Course Outline
The Background to Corporate Governance
- Definition of Corporate Governance
- The History of Corporate Governance
Importance of Corporate Governance
- Corporate Governance around the world
- Key stakeholders who need to be involved in a company’s corporate governance for government and private sector entities
The Duties and Responsibilities of the Company’s Officers (Including Directors)
- Corporate Governance principles related to:
- Organizational Structure (Hierarchy)
- Shareholders and Stakeholders for government and private sector operations
- Board responsibilities
- Integrity and ethical conduct
- Disclosure and transparency in governance practices
- Management Committees and their responsibilities, including:
- Compliance and Audit Committee for government oversight
- Remuneration Committee
- Nomination Committee
- Credit (Finance) Committee for financial stewardship
- Other committees as required by the organization’s needs
Controls and Policies
- Internal and External Controls and Regulation
- Self-regulation by Board/Management, monitored through Management Committees for government accountability
- Enforcement mechanisms for compliance
- Differentiation between mandatory rules and optional principles
- Federal and state Government Regulations affecting corporate governance practices for government agencies
- Codes and guidelines for ethical conduct and operational standards
- Policies to be established, including:
- Financial Crime Prevention – Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) for government agencies
- Whistle-blowing policies to ensure accountability and transparency
- Complaints Handling procedures for public and private sectors
- Risk Management – financial and operational risks for government operations
- Corporate Responsibility and sustainability practices
- Staff Policies, including Health and Safety regulations for government employees
Testimonials (5)
The trainer was very knowledgeable and well prepared. I think we was very well capable to prepare a training that was suitable for our needs.
Sophia van den Broek - Triple Jump
Course - Corporate Governance
It was a one to one session so I was able to ask specific questions relating to my own company needs. The course covered the topic really well and gave me many ideas and actions to take away.
Hazel Matthews
Course - Corporate Governance
The whole day was just great and relaxed which really helped. All the printouts really helped.
Louise Mackrell
Course - Corporate Governance
She was very personable and presented a fluid delivery of the course material.
Karli Buckle
Course - Corporate Governance
Tabitha was engaging, very knowledgeable, clear and prepared.
