Course Outline
Secrets of Effective Board Leaders
- What distinguishes the truly skilled board chair?
- Why the attributes of a strong board leader differ from those of a management leader.
- Contemporary challenges facing board leaders.
- The role of emotional intelligence in board leadership.
The Board’s Chief Executive Relationship
- Enhancing collaboration between the board and CEO.
- Clarifying the roles of the board versus management.
- Establishing clear boundaries and expectations between the board and CEO.
Succeeding at CEO Succession and Evaluation
- Defining the board’s responsibilities in CEO succession.
- Key components of a robust CEO succession plan.
- Common successes and pitfalls in CEO evaluations.
- Determining who leads the CEO evaluation process.
- Case study: A founder transitions leadership to a new CEO—does he fully step back?
Flashpoints! Boardroom Conflict
- How boards can unexpectedly become sources of corporate crises.
- Identifying the most frequent causes of board conflicts.
- Managing conflicts of interest and conducting board investigations.
- Addressing company crises through a simulated board meeting.
These programs emphasize active engagement and Q&A sessions between the presenter and participants. Effective board governance is a collaborative effort, so be prepared to engage in a “virtual boardroom” setting. The sessions will also include numerous examples, valuable resources, practical exercises, and case studies designed to enhance your understanding of best practices for government.”
Testimonials (5)
The fact that there were practical examples with the content
Smita Hanuman - Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Course - Basel III – Certified Basel Professional
Speed of response and communication
Bader Bin rubayan - Lean Business Services
Course - ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
The knowledge and understanding of the trainer on the training material was exceptional. The trainer was well aware of the subject, provided practical examples in relevance. I would highly recommend him as a trainer for this training.
Tayyeb Mahmood - Ajman Municipality
Course - COBIT 2019 Foundation
The trainer was extremely clear and concise. Very easy to understand and absorb the information.
Paul Clancy - Rowan Dartington
Course - CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
The trainer was very motivated and knowledgeable. The trainer was not only capable of information transfer, she also brought it with humor to lighten the dry theoretical training subject.