Advanced Board Secretariat & Committee Management Course Event, 12.May.2025

Course Description

This advanced 5-day course builds on foundational board secretariat knowledge to develop high-level skills in governance, committee management, and strategic decision-making. Participants will gain expertise in facilitating board effectiveness, managing complex governance issues, and driving organizational performance through enhanced board and committee processes.

Learning Objectives

• Develop advanced skills in board governance and committee management
• Master techniques for strategic decision-making and board effectiveness
• Enhance ability to navigate complex governance challenges
• Improve board communication and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Strengthen risk management and compliance oversight capabilities

Course Modules

Day 1: Advanced Board Governance

• Evolving governance trends and best practices
• Board composition and succession planning
• Enhancing board performance and evaluation
• Governance in crisis situations

Day 2: Strategic Committee Management

• Optimizing committee structures and charters
• Facilitating effective committee meetings
• Cross-committee collaboration and reporting
• Committee performance measurement

Day 3: Board Communication and Stakeholder Relations

• Advanced minute-taking and report writing
• Managing board-management dynamics
• Shareholder and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Crisis communication and reputation management

Day 4: Risk Management and Compliance

• Enterprise risk management for boards
• Compliance oversight and reporting
• Cybersecurity governance
• ESG and sustainability governance

Day 5: Strategic Decision-Making and Organizational Performance

• Facilitating strategic planning at the board level
• Financial oversight and value creation
• Measuring and reporting on organizational performance
• Innovation and digital transformation governance

Practical Wins for Participants

• Implement advanced governance frameworks to enhance board effectiveness
• Develop strategies to optimize committee performance and collaboration
• Create robust stakeholder engagement and communication plans
• Design comprehensive risk management and compliance oversight processes