Course Outline
Secrets of Effective Board Leaders
- What distinguishes a truly astute board chair?
- Why the skills of a good board leader contrast sharply with those of a management leader.
- What challenges do board leaders face today?
- Emotional intelligence and the board chair.
Navigating the Board’s Relationship with the Chief Executive
- Fostering effective board/CEO collaboration.
- Clarifying the board’s role versus that of management.
- Establishing boundaries and expectations between the board and CEO.
Achieving Success in CEO Succession and Evaluation
- Defining the board’s role.
- Key components of an effective CEO succession plan.
- Common board successes and mistakes in CEO evaluations.
- Who drives the CEO evaluation process?
- Case study: A founder hands over the reins to a new CEO… but does he really?
Flashpoints! Boardroom Conflict
- How boards can unexpectedly become sources of corporate crises.
- What triggers the most common board battles.
- Conflicts of interest and board investigations.
- Managing company crises: A mock board meeting simulation.
These programs emphasize strong interaction and Q&A between the presenter and participants. Effective corporate board work is a team effort, so be prepared to engage actively in the “virtual boardroom.” The course also includes numerous examples, curated lists of links and resources with valuable information, exercises, and case studies.
Testimonials (3)
learning about Basel
Daksha Vallabh - Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Course - Basel III – Certified Basel Professional
Risk optimization is more clear than the other subjects
Munirah Alsahli - GOSI
Course - CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
The knowledge and understanding of the trainer on the training material was exceptional. The trainer was well aware of the subject, provided practical examples in relevance. I would highly recommend him as a trainer for this training.