Secrets of Boardroom Leadership Training Course
The governance of any organisation is only as strong as its board of directors… and that board is only as effective as its chairman. The role of board leadership is not only critical to board effectiveness but is also the one receiving the least training and support. Board leaders and chief executives frequently clash over power. This course reveals the secrets of the world’s top board leaders, sharing the practical leadership techniques of seasoned board professionals.
This course is available as onsite live training in Botswana or online live training.Course Outline
Insights into effective board leadership
- Characteristics of a truly astute board chair.
- Why the skills of a strong board leader differ from those of a management leader.
- Current challenges facing board leaders.
- The role of emotional intelligence for the board chair.
Navigating the Relationship with Your Board’s Chief Executive
- Strategies to make board and CEO collaboration effective.
- How the board distinguishes its role from that of management.
- Establishing boundaries and expectations between the board and the CEO.
Excelling in CEO Succession and Evaluation
- Clarifying the board’s role in the process.
- Key components of an effective CEO succession plan.
- Common board successes and pitfalls in CEO evaluation.
- Who leads the CEO evaluation process?
- Case study – A founder hands over the reins to a new CEO… or does he?
Flashpoints: Managing Boardroom Conflict
- How boards can unexpectedly become sources of company crises.
- Triggers for the most common board disagreements.
- Conflicts of interest and board investigations.
- Managing a company crisis: a mock board meeting exercise.
These programmes emphasize strong interaction and question-and-answer sessions between the presenter and participants. Effective corporate boardwork is a team effort, so be prepared to engage in the “virtual boardroom.” The programme also includes numerous examples, resource lists, links, exercises, and case studies.
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Bader Bin rubayan - Lean Business Services
Course - ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
Risk optimization is more clear than the other subjects
Munirah Alsahli - GOSI
Course - CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
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