Day 1: Foundations of Governance & Committee Structures

• Governance principles and the role of boards and committees
• Types of boards and committees across sectors
• Organisational hierarchy and reporting lines
• Accountability, ethics, and transparency

Day 2: The Role of Governance Professionals

• Key responsibilities of secretaries and governance coordinators
• Supporting board chairs and committee leads
• Protocols for impartiality, confidentiality, and credibility
• Internal coordination and stakeholder alignment

Day 3: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

• Understanding corporate governance laws and regulations
• Board liability, duties, and risk management
• Regulatory reporting and compliance practices
• Global governance codes and institutional policies

Day 4: Meeting Planning and Scheduling

• Designing an effective annual board calendar
• Coordinating meeting logistics and stakeholder availability
• Managing pre-meeting workflows and documentation timelines
• Integrating planning with organisational strategy

Day 5: Agenda Structuring and Document Preparation

• Building focused and results-oriented agendas
• Preparing board packs, briefing materials, and background notes
• Coordinating contributions from multiple departments
• Document security and version control

Day 6: Conducting and Supporting Meetings

• Facilitating smooth board and committee proceedings
• Managing time, flow, and speaker rotation
• Supporting decision-making and discussion clarity
• Addressing procedural and behavioural challenges

Day 7: Minute-Taking and Records Management

• Writing clear, objective, and legally sound minutes
• Capturing resolutions, actions, and follow-ups accurately
• Approvals, circulation, and archiving protocols
• Transitioning to digital board documentation

Day 8: Board Communication and Relationship Management

• Communicating with influence and professionalism
• Navigating boardroom dynamics and managing conflict
• Supporting collaborative board culture
• Cross-cultural awareness and inclusive communication

Day 9: Board Effectiveness and Performance Evaluation

• Measuring board and committee performance
• Tools for self-assessment, feedback, and follow-up
• Facilitating strategic alignment and role clarity
• Enhancing member engagement and development

Day 10: Governance Innovation and the Future Board

• Trends in boardroom technology and automation
• Digital governance tools and e-meeting platforms
• Sustainability, ESG, and data-informed oversight
• Building adaptable, future-ready governance practices