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Course Outline

Understanding how corporate boards evolved (and why this context is critical).
- Called to order - Understanding your purpose here.
- How the corporate board model dominated globally (and why it frequently falls short).
- Evolving mandates and structures of board committees.
- Navigating boardroom liability risks.


The Structure and Operations of the Board
- Why boards are often ill-equipped for the tasks we assign them.
- Key components of an effective board and governance framework.
- Your responsibilities as a director.
- Committee structures.


Preparing for Your First Board Term (and Meeting)!
- How a new director should prepare.
- Best practices for pre-meeting preparation.
- Common oversights by new directors in their first board meeting.
- Identifying a boardroom mentor.


The Information Gap: What the Board Doesn’t Know
- The limited awareness boards often have regarding potential company risks.
- Tools for board intelligence gathering.
- Boards and the corporate whistleblower system.
- Lessons to be learned from corporate scandals.
- Case study – Insights from what the board missed at Steinhoff.

 7 Hours

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