An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Masterclass in
Corporate Affairs and Governance

Corporate Affairs and Governance Strategies for Organisational Success

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

As corporate environments grow increasingly complex and transparent governance becomes a strategic imperative, the role of Corporate Affairs has expanded beyond communication and regulatory liaison. Today, Corporate Affairs professionals are expected to drive governance excellence, support risk management, and ensure effective compliance across all levels of the organisation.

This Masterclass in Corporate Affairs and Governance training course offers a comprehensive examination of how Corporate Affairs integrates within a modern governance structure. The training course covers international governance codes such as King IV, key GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) frameworks, and essential tools for compliance management and enterprise risk mitigation.

Delegates will gain deep insight into board-level and executive-level governance frameworks, assurance models, and disclosure practices, positioning them to support or lead GRC implementation across diverse organisations.

This Masterclass in Corporate Affairs and Governance training course will highlight:

  • The evolving role and strategic importance of Corporate Affairs
  • Global principles and practices of Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Affairs integration in governance decision-making
  • The Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) framework explained
  • Building effective compliance management systems
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) models and processes
  • GRC assurance and performance monitoring structures
  • Governance disclosure, transparency, and accountability
  • Understanding and applying the King IV Report

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this Masterclass in Corporate Affairs and Governance training course, participants will be able to:

  • Define the strategic roles of Corporate Affairs function in governance
  • Understand the principles underpinning effective Corporate Governance
  • Apply a generic yet adaptable governance framework for any organisation
  • Integrate compliance, risk, and assurance into governance processes
  • Develop effective internal compliance programmes
  • Contribute to organisation-wide risk identification and mitigation
  • Implement governance assurance and disclosure mechanisms
  • Align internal practices with international standards such as King IV
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

A highly interactive masterclass, where all delegates will be encouraged to engage and participate, share, and gain from each other’s knowledge and experience.

This training course will use a range of approaches to learning, including experiential group activities, individual exercises, case studies and syndicate discussions.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organisations that enrol their staff in this training course will benefit through:

  • Establishment or enhancement of the Corporate Affairs function
  • Improved internal governance structures and accountability systems
  • Alignment with global best practices and GRC standards
  • Strengthened risk and compliance culture throughout the organisation
  • Better prepared for regulatory scrutiny and external audits
  • Enhanced transparency, disclosure, and stakeholder confidence
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Participants will leave with:

  • A holistic understanding of modern governance, risk, and compliance systems
  • Clarity on their roles and obligations within the broader governance framework
  • Practical tools to contribute to effective compliance and risk management
  • Knowledge of reporting and disclosure protocols for GRC
  • Confidence to support strategic governance decisions at board or executive level
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This KC Academy Masterclass in Corporate Affairs and Governance training course is targeting a wide range of Managers on all Business Units who are responsible about the successful implementation of the Risk / Compliance Management processes throughout the organization.

It is also targeting the Corporate Affairs, Assurance and Control functions as well as Senior Management levels up to the CEO and Governing Body levels involved in setting the Governance structure of the Organization.

  • Corporate Governance Officers / Professionals
  • CEOs, Executive Directors
  • Board Members, Committee Members
  • Board Secretaries
  • Chairs, Committee Chairs
  • Senior management and Middle management
  • Risk / Compliance Management Function
  • Internal Audit Function, Internal Control Function

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Corporate Affairs
  • The Context of Corporate Affairs
  • Corporate Affairs Practices
  • Reputation Management / Media Relations
  • Government Relations
  • Stakeholder Relations / Investor Relations
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Role of Corporate Affairs in Strategic Decision Making
Day 2: Corporate Governance
  • What is Corporate Governance
  • Need for Corporate Governance
  • Principles for Good Corporate Governance
  • ‘Core’ Principles
  • ‘Plan-Do-Check-Act’ (PDCA) Principles
  • The 4 P’s of Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Affairs Involvement in Corporate Governance
Day 3: The GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Perspective
  • The GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) perspective
  • Compliance and Compliance Management
  • Elements of an Effective Compliance Program
  • Risk and Risk Management
  • Risk Management Framework
  • Risk Management Process
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Day 4: GRC Assurance, Disclosure and Reporting
  • Good Governance Standard Framework
  • The Three (3) Lines of Defense Model
  • Role of Internal Control
  • Role of Internal Audit
  • Role of External Audit
  • Integrated Reporting <IR> Framework
  • Corporate Affairs Involvement in GRC
Day 5: Governance Standard Codes
  • Good Governance: Guiding Principles
  • King IV Report on Corporate Governance
  • King IV Guiding Principles
  • King IV Recommended Practices
  • Governance Measurement and Benchmarking
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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