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

Course Info

Length: 1 Week

Type: Online

Available Dates

Fees

  • Dec-16-2024

    1,550

  • Jan-27-2025

    1,550

  • Feb-24-2025

    1,550

  • Mar-24-2025

    1,550

  • Apr-28-2025

    1,550

  • May-26-2025

    1,550

  • June-30-2025

    1,550

  • July-28-2025

    1,550

  • Aug-25-2025

    1,550

  • Sep-22-2025

    1,550

  • Oct-27-2025

    1,550

  • Nov-24-2025

    1,550

  • Dec-22-2025

    1,550

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