An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Strategic Corporate Governance

Measuring and Benchmarking Governance Standards

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Corporate Governance is no longer a regulatory formality—it is a strategic enabler of sustainable organisational success. This Strategic Corporate Governance training course integrates three critical pillars of organisational effectiveness: governance, strategic management, and strategic leadership. Designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools to assess, refine, and implement best-practice governance frameworks, the training course also equips leaders with the skills to align governance with strategic execution.

Through a comprehensive exploration of board-level governance, executive assurance, risk management, and corporate strategy, participants will gain practical insights into elevating their organisation’s governance performance. The training course also reviews globally recognised codes and benchmarks for measuring governance maturity and effectiveness.

This Strategic Corporate Governance training course will highlight:

  • Core principles and frameworks of Corporate Governance
  • Roles, duties, and responsibilities of the Board
  • Governance structures at board and executive levels
  • Strategic management systems and their integration with governance
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) alignment
  • Integrated Assurance and Control frameworks
  • Governance disclosure, transparency, and performance benchmarking

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this Strategic Corporate Governance training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and apply a robust governance model adaptable to any organisation
  • Define the strategic role of the Board and executive leadership
  • Design and implement effective corporate strategies aligned with governance
  • Integrate assurance, compliance, and control systems across all levels
  • Benchmark governance performance using global evaluation standards
  • Comprehend guiding principles of international corporate governance codes
  • Link governance practices with strategic planning and value creation
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

A highly interactive training course, where all delegates will be encouraged to engage and participate, share and gain from each other’s knowledge and experience. The classroom lectures will rely on a bullet-based slide presentation coupled with practical workshops, relevant case studies wherever applicable.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

By attending this Strategic Corporate Governance training course, your organisation will benefit through:

  • Implementation of globally aligned governance frameworks and structures
  • Improved governance practices across board and executive levels
  • Enhanced strategic planning integration with governance and risk management
  • Better decision-making based on governance measurement and evaluation
  • A strengthened culture of accountability, compliance, and transparency
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Delegates will enhance their personal and professional competencies, gaining:

  • Advanced understanding of corporate strategy and board governance
  • Clarity in their strategic roles and organisational contributions
  • Practical tools for improving governance structures and effectiveness
  • Confidence in evaluating governance frameworks and performance indicators
  • Strategic leadership capabilities that contribute to organisational resilience
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This KC Academy Strategic Corporate Governance training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but greatly benefit:

  • Chairs, Committee Chairs
  • Board Members, Committee Members
  • Board Secretaries
  • CEOs, Executive Directors, Senior Management
  • Corporate Governance Officers / Professionals
  • Strategic Planning Officers / Professionals
  • Risk / Compliance Management Function
  • Internal Audit Function, Internal Control Function
  • Corporate Affairs, Legal

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Corporate Governance
  • What is Corporate Governance
  • Governance Historical Evolution
  • The Governance Challenge
  • Principles for Good Corporate Governance
  • The 4 Ps of Corporate Governance
  • Who’s Who in Corporate Governance
Day 2: The Board
  • Board positioning within the Power hierarchy
  • Board’s Roles, Duties and Responsibilities
  • Board Structure
  • Board Instruments and Tools
  • Board Governance
  • Board’s Dynamics
  • Influence of Leadership of the Board and the Organization
Day 3: Strategic Planning and Management
  • The Essence of Strategy – Strategy Definitions
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Levels of Strategy
  • The Strategic Management System
  • Strategy Governance
Day 4: Integrated Assurance and Control, Disclosures and Reporting
  • The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Perspective
  • The Three (3) Lines of Defense Model
  • Role of Internal Audit
  • Role of External Audit
  • Emerging Governance Practices
  • Integrated Disclosures and Reporting Framework
Day 5: Corporate Governance Around the World
  • Corporate Governance Standard Codes
  • Guiding Principles
  • Board Evaluation
  • Governance Measurement and Benchmarking
  • Wrap-up and Closing
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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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