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Introduction

Strong corporate governance is essential for boards seeking to guide strategy, uphold accountability, and ensure sustainable organisational performance. The Strategy Governance for Board training course explores how effective governance frameworks support risk management, compliance integration, transparent decision-making, and a robust leadership culture. Participants gain insight into board responsibilities, governance committees, and the alignment between strategic objectives and oversight practices. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, the course equips leaders to strengthen governance structures and drive organisational improvement.

Key focus areas include:

Principles of modern corporate governance
Integration of risk, audit, and compliance
Board roles, responsibilities, and committee functions
Strategic alignment through governance frameworks

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Strategy Governance for Board training course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate how the pillars of good governance are achieved
Understand Enterprise Risk Management and its role in governance
Strengthen alignment between risk management, compliance, and audit
Clarify the board’s governance functions and responsibilities
Apply strategy-focused oversight to deliver key organisational objectives
Recognise how leadership culture supports sound governance

Training Methodology

This training course uses a blend of case studies, facilitated discussions, interactive exercises, and real-world governance scenarios. Participants analyse contemporary board practices, review examples from leading organisations, and apply governance principles through guided activities designed to reinforce strategic and leadership competence.

Who Should Attend?

This Strategy Governance for Board training course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance board-level governance, oversight capability, and strategic leadership:

Board Directors
Non-Executive Directors
Senior Managers
Governance & Compliance Leaders
Risk and Audit Committee Members
Executives involved in strategy delivery

Course Outline

Day 1

Key Principles of Good Governance

Why is corporate governance a must, not “nice to have”?
What are the main requirements of a sound governance?
What are the OECD’s important principles of governance?
What are the most important Governance Committees?
What are the obstacles and barriers to implement effective governance?
The benefits of sound governance

Day 2

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) embedded in Corporate Governance Culture

Fundamental Concepts of Enterprise Risk Management
Risk Measurement, Risk Standards, Risk Identification and Evaluation
ERM steps: Identification, Assessment, Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reposting
Operational, financial, liquidity, legal, systemic, fraudulent, and non-compliance risks
Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and Heat Map
Risk Appetite Framework (RAF)- Risk Appetite Statement (RAS)

Day 3