Corporate Governance Principles and the Board
This course gives directors and senior managers a firm grasp of the duties, structures, and behaviours that underpin sound corporate governance. Delegates examine board composition, committee mandates, director accountability, and the balance between oversight and management. The programme draws on recognised governance codes and real board dilemmas to sharpen judgement.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Explaining the core principles of sound corporate governance
- 02Clarifying the duties and liabilities of directors
- 03Structuring effective board committees and mandates
- 04Balancing board oversight with management independence
- 05Evaluating board and individual director performance
- 06Applying recognised governance codes to real dilemmas
What you will gain
- Explain the core principles of corporate governance
- Clarify the duties and liabilities of directors
- Structure effective board committees
- Balance oversight with management independence
- Evaluate board and director performance
- Apply recognised governance codes
Who should attend
- Board members and directors
- Company secretaries
- Senior executives
- Governance and legal advisers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Directors & Company Secretarial
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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