Advanced Corporate Governance Strategy

Introduction:

This Strategic Corporate Governance course is meticulously designed to guide participants through an integrated exploration of three critical areas: Governance, Strategic Management, and Strategic Leadership. The course aims to help participants gain a deeper understanding and enhance their skills in these essential fields.

Additionally, the course offers a detailed analysis of all components of the Strategic Management System, from defining an organization’s mission to ensuring effective strategy implementation, with a special focus on the significant role leadership plays in driving success.

Attendees will learn how to merge Corporate Governance with Strategic Planning to create an organizational culture that aligns governance with strategic goals. The course also examines the main principles outlined by recognized Governance codes and explores international measurement and benchmarking practices within Corporate Governance.

Objectives:

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

• Investigate a comprehensive governance model sustained by key principles adaptable to any organization.
• Understand the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the Board.
• Develop and implement a Corporate Strategy effectively.
• Apply a holistic assurance model and control within their companies.
• Implement a unified approach for disclosing information and reporting on performance by the governing body.
• Understand the standard codes of Corporate Governance and their guiding principles.
• Gain familiarity with board evaluation, governance measurement, and benchmarking.

Training Methodology:

• Case Studies
• Interactive Workshops
• Role-Playing Exercises
• Scenario-Based Learning
• Peer Learning
• Simulation Activities
• Feedback Sessions
• Self-Assessment Activities
• Action Planning Sessions

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Corporate Governance

• What is Corporate Governance?
• Governance Historical Evolution
• The Challenge of Governance
• Principles for Good Corporate Governance
• The 4Ps of Corporate Governance
• Roles in Corporate Governance

Unit 2: The Board

• Board Positioning within the Power Hierarchy
• Board Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities
• Board Structure
• Board Instruments and Tools
• Board Governance
• Board Dynamics
• Leadership Influence on the Board and Organization

Unit 3: Strategic Planning and Management

• The Essence of Strategy – Definition of Strategy
• Strategic Leadership
• Levels of Strategy
• Strategy Governance
• The Strategic Management System

Unit 4: Integrated Assurance & Control, Disclosures & Reporting

• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Perspective
• Three Lines of Defense Model
• Internal Audit Role
• External Audit Role
• Emerging Governance Practices
• Integrating Disclosures and Reporting Framework

Unit 5: Corporate Governance Around the World

• Corporate Governance Standard Codes
• Guiding Principles
• Board Evaluation
• Governance Measurement and Benchmarking