Course Outline
Key Attributes of Effective Board Leaders
- What distinguishes highly skilled board chairs?
- Why the competencies required for a successful board leader differ from those of a management leader.
- Contemporary challenges facing board leaders.
- The importance of emotional intelligence in the role of a board chair.
The Relationship Between Your Board and Chief Executive
- Enhancing collaboration between the board and CEO.
- Clarifying the distinct roles of the board versus management.
- Establishing clear boundaries and expectations for board-CEO interactions.
Mastering CEO Succession and Evaluation
- Defining the board's responsibilities in CEO succession.
- Key components of a robust CEO succession plan.
- Common pitfalls and best practices in CEO evaluations.
- Determining who should lead the CEO evaluation process.
- Case study: Transition from founder to new CEO—Navigating the handover effectively.
Addressing Boardroom Conflicts
- How board dynamics can unexpectedly contribute to organizational crises.
- Identifying the most frequent sources of board conflicts.
- Managing conflicts of interest and conducting thorough board investigations.
- Simulated exercise: Navigating a company crisis during a mock board meeting.
These sessions emphasize active engagement and interactive Q&A between the presenter and participants. Effective board governance is a collaborative effort, so attendees should be prepared to participate in a “virtual boardroom” setting. The program will also provide numerous examples, resource links, practical exercises, and case studies to enhance learning.
Testimonials (3)
The fact that there were practical examples with the content
Smita Hanuman - Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Course - Basel III – Certified Basel Professional
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.