An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Strategy Governance for Board

Deriving benefit from Strong Corporate Governance

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The Strategy Governance for Board training course is specifically designed for Board Directors, senior executives, and governance professionals seeking to enhance their strategic oversight and leadership. Effective governance is not simply a regulatory requirement, it is a critical driver of organizational success, ensuring ethical conduct, informed decision-making, and long-term value creation. This training course emphasizes the practical application of governance principles to align corporate strategy with stakeholder expectations and regulatory standards.

Participants will explore the core pillars of corporate governance and learn how to integrate enterprise risk management, compliance, and audit functions into a unified governance framework. This Strategy Governance for Board training course combines governance theory with real-world examples, offering insights into how leading organizations apply best practices. Through interactive case studies, delegates will develop both the technical knowledge and leadership skills required to implement and champion strategic governance within their organizations.

This Strategy Governance for Board training course will highlight:

  • Core principles and frameworks of corporate governance
  • Integration of enterprise risk management within governance structures
  • Synergies between risk, compliance, and internal audit functions
  • Board roles, responsibilities, and strategic leadership
  • Aligning corporate objectives with sustainable governance outcomes

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this Strategy Governance for Board training course, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate how to effectively implement the fundamental pillars of good governance
  • Understand the structure and function of enterprise risk management in a governance context
  • Recognize the interdependencies between risk management, compliance, and internal audit
  • Clarify the governance responsibilities of the Board and its subcommittees
  • Align corporate strategy and long-term objectives with governance best practices
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This Strategy Governance for Board training course utilizes a range of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. It includes discussions, case studies, presentations and exercises.  The training course leader will make extensive use of real-life case examples. Each session allows you to develop your skills and apply them to your organisation.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

By participating in the training course, organizations can expect to benefit from:

  • Enhanced corporate governance aligned with global standards
  • Stronger integration of risk management across strategic functions
  • Greater collaboration between audit, compliance, and executive leadership
  • Improved stakeholder confidence and accountability structures
  • Increased recognition of the role and contribution of Non-Executive Directors
  • Clear linkage between strategic objectives and sustainable governance practices
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PERSONAL IMPACT

This training course enables participants to elevate their strategic leadership and governance capabilities through:

  • A deeper understanding of corporate governance principles and their application
  • Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise risk management systems
  • Improved ability to integrate risk, compliance, and audit functions
  • Clearer insight into Board responsibilities and effective committee structures
  • Practical frameworks for aligning strategy with governance standards
  • Enhanced appreciation for the role of governance in organizational success and compliance
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The KC Academy Strategy Governance for Board training course is intended for Senior Staff. It is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Directors and Senior Executives responsible for strategy development and implementation
  • Managers and Leaders of marketing, research, operations, HR, finance functions
  • Managers in the planning function
  • Specialists in risk management, control, and corporate compliance
  • Managers in the internal audit function

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Key Principles of Good Governance
  • Why is corporate governance a must, not “nice to have”?
  • What are the main requirements of a sound governance?
  • What are the OECD’s important principles of governance?
  • What are the most important Governance Committees?
  • What are the obstacles and barriers to implement effective governance?
  • The benefits of sound governance
Day 2: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) embedded in Corporate Governance Culture
  • Fundamental Concepts of Enterprise Risk Management
  • Risk Measurement, Risk Standards, Risk Identification and Evaluation
  • ERM steps: Identification, Assessment, Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reposting
  • Operational, financial, liquidity, legal, systemic, fraudulent, and non-compliance risks
  • Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and Heat Map
  • Risk Appetite Framework (RAF)- Risk Appetite Statement (RAS)
Day 3: Strengthening the Relationship between Risk Management, Compliance & Internal Audit
  • Fundamental Differences and the Need for Convergence
  • Overlapping: Healthy or Wasteful?
  • New Trends in Audit: Risk-based Internal Audit
  • How and why audit units move into Risk-based Audit programs?
  • Risk-based Compliance: Definition, Responsibilities and Goals
  • Risk Appetite: Balancing opportunities & threats
Day 4: Board Leadership in delivering sound Governance
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members
  • The role of Non-Executive Directors
  • Managing stakeholder relationships
  • Developing a strategic planning culture
  • Challenging, questioning, learning – driving strategy
  • Soft skills are the hardest
Day 5: Organisational Aims, Sustainable Outcomes, Challenging Convention
  • 21st Century challenges
  • Balancing People, Planet & Profit
  • Building blocks for success: People, Process & Technology
  • Using the Balanced Scorecard to support Strategic objectives
  • How sustainable is your Business?
  • Personal Action Planning
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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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