The Board & Corporate Governance

Build the trust, transparency & accountability necessary for fostering long-term investment, financial stability & business integrity to support stronger growth & more inclusive societies

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A one-day Corporate Governance course

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Introduction

This corporate governance workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the frameworks, principles, and regulatory expectations that shape effective governance practices worldwide, including the following key areas:

Some basic principles
What is the role of the board?
What is corporate governance?
The international perspective: divergence or convergence?
US Sarbanes-Oxley Act-style legislation
UK-style voluntary code
The Senior Manager's Regime
Regulatory expectations

Key Issues Addressed

Why does good corporate governance matter?
What does 'good' look like?
Does good boardroom practice lead to good performance?
The ‘corruption premium’ and the cost of accessing global capital
Countering the vulnerability of short-term capital flows
Assessing governance in others
Governance in banks - the agency problem: opaqueness, “rogue traders”
The role of the bank in improving the governance of the corporate sector
This board governance course assesses how poor governance can cause systemic financial crises
Case Study/Example

Legislative Framework

The legal responsibilities of directors
Listing requirements: how capital markets impose corporate governance requirements
Corporate governance codes
Recent regulatory trends
How to develop a corporate governance code for your company
Governance disclosures: governance as a competitive edge
Case Study & Example

The Role of the Board

Principles of independence and leadership
Building the right working relationship between the board and management
The Board’s responsibilities:
- Management oversight
- Protection of stakeholders’ rights
- Disclosure and transparency
- The company’s strategy
Board Composition
We'll consider independent and non-executive directors in board governance training
New powers for non-executive directors, stiffer penalties for negligence
Rule of engagement: defining the non-executive director
How two-tier boards embed ‘independence’ – sometimes at a cost
Board meetings basics: information for directors
Case Study/Example

The Board in Practice

What are committees for?
Rules and principles for committees
The role of the Audit Committee
Other key committees
Membership and expertise requirements, “financial literacy” requirements, processes and procedures
Resources for Committee Members
Relationships with internal and external auditors
Managing changes in membership
Structuring internal oversight, reviewing internal controls
Board nominations: whom to appoint to the board?
Sourcing directors
Creating effective board appraisals and assessments
How the board should manage succession planning
This board governance workshop covers setting pay and compensation in the company: basic principles
Case Study/Example

Governance & Risk

The oversight of risk
Assigning responsibility in management
The role of the Chief Risk Officer
Reporting line practices
Modern systematic approaches to risk management
Tools for the board
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Extreme event management
Case study & example

Dealing With Key Stakeholders

Disclosure and financial reporting best practices
Investor relations: the practicalities for the board
Communicating governance inside and outside the company
Shareholders and their rights
Shareholder stewardship: communications between the board and shareholders
Dealing with shareholder activism
Corporate board training concludes with managing the annual shareholders’ meeting

Review & Feedback

At Redcliffe Training, our corporate governance course is delivered by an individual with over 40 years of direct experience working in the banking and financial sector. This specialist has spent the majority of his career in senior management and Director roles. Having gained the relevant qualifications at distinction level, he is a former Institute of Banking Lecturer.

He is an authority on all aspects of retail, corporate and global banking, including risk management and regulatory compliance. Participants are in the hands of a time-served and highly knowledgeable expert.

Our expert has lectured extensively to both leading global financial institutions and smaller bespoke specialists. He has delivered extensive programs in all parts of the world, including the USA, Europe, MENA, Africa, and Hong Kong. As an accredited Master Trainer at the world’s biggest global trade finance bank, participants will gain a wealth of knowledge at Redcliffe’s board governance training.

Redcliffe Training’s corporate governance workshop provides practical insights and skills to strengthen governance structures. Sessions focus on the following key learning outcomes:

Define the nature, important components and requirements of corporate governance frameworks
Integrate requirements harmoniously with existing initiatives
Identify the behavioural and procedural requirements of good governance
Assign relevant roles, responsibilities, and accountability within an appropriate structure and culture based on values
Appreciate the importance of risk governance and how to achieve it
This board governance course helps participants develop an awareness of the board’s assurance and information needs to ensure sound oversight alongside meaningful stakeholder engagement

This corporate governance workshop is a ‘must know’ for:

Directors, INED's and any Members of a Board operating under Corporate Governance codes
Senior and top managers seeking to gain a better understanding of their responsibilities in this area
Credit, Compliance & Risk Officers who are charged with implementing and actioning board directives
Department Heads, Team Leaders and Supervisors looking for a deeper insight into the inner workings of a board
Internal Audit staff reporting to the board
Delegates seeking a better understanding of the operation of the board, its various sub-committees and how they are structured to comply with as well as improve/enhance corporate governance
Professionals involved or with an interest in corporate governance at top levels, seeking either a refresher or to acquire new skills, will benefit from corporate board training

Corporate Governance is not the same as management and demands different approaches, competencies, and styles. At Redcliffe, each of these elements is covered in our board governance training.

Sessions delve into how organisations are directed and controlled, explore a toolkit for the processes and consider the oversight driving the highest standards of leadership, accountability, and behaviour.

Strong governance is a key enabler for boards and organisations to make well-informed and appropriate decisions, implement them effectively, and achieve critical stakeholder outcomes by acting appropriately and fairly.

New or updated corporate governance laws, regulations and directives are frequently released, and it’s important to be aware of these.

Our corporate board training sessions highlight why good corporate governance is critically important globally. Its purpose is to help build trust, transparency, and accountability, which are necessary to foster long-term investment, financial stability and business integrity. This results in the support of stronger growth and more inclusive societies.

Mark was a great presenter, very engaging and inclusive. He clearly knows his field and made the subject matter interesting. I will use this as a reference for the development of our board as we grow our business.
My understanding of corporate governance has been enhanced significantly through the two-day training. Mark, with a wealth of experience and knowledge in financial service board governance, has delivered the second-to-none training with fantastic examples to demonstrate good and bad practices.

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