The Governance Professional's Journey: Role of the Board Secretary

Course Info

Date: Aug-26-2024

Length: 1 Week

City: London

Fees: 4,350

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • May-27-2024

    London

  • June-24-2024

    London

  • July-22-2024

    London

  • Aug-26-2024

    London

  • Sep-23-2024

    London

  • Oct-28-2024

    London

  • Nov-25-2024

    London

  • Dec-23-2024

    London

Dates in Other Venues

  • Apr-29-2024

    Amsterdam

  • May-06-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • May-06-2024

    Istanbul

  • May-13-2024

    Singapore

  • May-13-2024

    Paris

  • May-20-2024

    Dubai

  • May-20-2024

    Barcelona

  • May-27-2024

    Amsterdam

  • June-03-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • June-03-2024

    Istanbul

  • June-10-2024

    Singapore

  • June-10-2024

    Paris

  • June-17-2024

    Dubai

  • June-17-2024

    Barcelona

  • June-24-2024

    Amsterdam

  • July-01-2024

    Istanbul

  • July-01-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • July-08-2024

    Singapore

  • July-08-2024

    Paris

  • July-15-2024

    Dubai

  • July-15-2024

    Barcelona

  • July-29-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Aug-05-2024

    Istanbul

  • Aug-05-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Aug-12-2024

    Singapore

  • Aug-12-2024

    Paris

  • Aug-19-2024

    Dubai

  • Aug-19-2024

    Barcelona

  • Aug-26-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Sep-02-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Sep-02-2024

    Istanbul

  • Sep-09-2024

    Paris

  • Sep-09-2024

    Singapore

  • Sep-16-2024

    Barcelona

  • Sep-16-2024

    Dubai

  • Sep-30-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Oct-07-2024

    Istanbul

  • Oct-07-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Oct-14-2024

    Singapore

  • Oct-14-2024

    Paris

  • Oct-21-2024

    Barcelona

  • Oct-21-2024

    Dubai

  • Oct-28-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Nov-04-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Nov-04-2024

    Istanbul

  • Nov-11-2024

    Paris

  • Nov-11-2024

    Singapore

  • Nov-18-2024

    Barcelona

  • Nov-18-2024

    Dubai

  • Nov-25-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Dec-02-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Dec-02-2024

    Istanbul

  • Dec-09-2024

    Paris

  • Dec-09-2024

    Singapore

  • Dec-16-2024

    Barcelona

  • Dec-16-2024

    Dubai

  • Dec-30-2024

    Amsterdam

Course Details

Course Outline

5 days course

Introduction to the Role of the Board of Directors Secretary

Understanding Corporate Governance and the Board

  • Introduction to Corporate Governance
  • The Structure and Composition of a Board of Directors
  • The Role and Importance of the Board of Directors Secretary

Administrative and Compliance Responsibilities

Administrative Duties and Document Management

  • Meeting Preparation and Management
  • Record-keeping and Document Management
  • Minutes of Meetings: Taking, Maintaining, and Sharing
  • Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

Supporting Board and Committee Functions

Supporting the Board and Committees

  • Preparing Agendas and Board Packs
  • Facilitating Effective Board Discussions
  • Committee Support: Audit, Nominations, Compensation, etc.
  • Managing Director and Officer (D&O) Liability

Enhancing Governance and Stakeholder Relations

Enhancing Governance and Stakeholder Relations

  • Strategic Support and Corporate Strategy Implementation
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  • Ethical and Conflict of Interest Considerations
  • Professional Development for Board Secretaries

Corporate Governance and the Board of Directors Secretary

 

Introduction to Corporate Governance

  • Definition and significance of corporate governance
  • Key principles and frameworks
  • The role of a Board of Directors Secretary in governance

The Board Secretary's Legal and Regulatory Framework

  • Legal and regulatory requirements for corporate governance
  • Compliance and reporting responsibilities
  • Aligning governance codes with the Secretary's role
  • Lunch Break

Facilitating Effective Board Meetings

  • Planning and organizing board meetings
  • Preparing agendas and board packs
  • Facilitating productive board discussions

Stakeholder Engagement and Ethical Considerations

  • The significance of stakeholder engagement
  • Managing conflicts of interest
  • Ethical decision-making in corporate governance

The Future of Corporate Governance and Professional Development

  • Emerging trends and challenges in corporate governance
  • Strategies for ongoing professional development as a Board of Directors Secretary
  • Course review, Q&A, and closing remarks