Overview

This programme will outline the purpose and tasks of the board, including director’s duties, responsibilities, powers and liabilities. Selecting and implementing a governance structure appropriate to different stages of a company’s lifecycle, and plotting a route map for the board.

Course Duration:

Full day: 09h00 - 16h30

Starting times in Durban/Cape Town may vary, please consult your booking confirmation for detail.

Key focus areas (subject to content update )

• The evolution of corporate governance & current trends
• Role of shareholders, directors and managers
• Conformance vs Performance
• The building blocks that make up good governance
• Different types of governance structures – shareholder dominated company, family business, listed
• company, joint ventures, multi-nationals
• Governance and organization lifecycle – what kind of board do we need?
• Divisional directors
• Purpose and tasks of the board
• Director’s duties , responsibilities and liabilities
• The role of the Chairperson, CEO and Company Secretary
• The board as a team
• Companies Act overview
• Prevention of Corruption Act
• Dealing with corporate politics

Presentation fees

Includes: VAT, Course Material, Refreshments & Lunch

Contact

For more information on this Course, or to book, please contact:

Nadia Mugnaioni

Institute of Directors in Southern Africa