Introduction

The “Essential Skills and Duties of The Company Secretary” training is meticulously crafted to empower Company Secretaries across diverse sectors with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles. Through this training, Company Secretaries will delve into crucial aspects of governance processes, honing their abilities to optimize organizational effectiveness.

The training for Company Secretaries encompasses the mastering of corporate governance management, cultivating adept stakeholder communication, understanding regulatory compliance mandates, and enhancing strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities to contribute effectively to organizational objectives.

Session 1: Fundamentals of Company Secretary Roles and Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes:

• The indispensable function of a Company Secretary in this age;
• The breadth and depth of duties and responsibilities inherent to the role of a Company Secretary;
• The intricate legal and regulatory framework that underpins corporate governance;
• Imperative nature of upholding meticulous corporate records and compliance documentation.

Session 2: Optimizing Governance Processes for Organizational Effectiveness

Learning Outcomes:

• Strategies to optimize board performance for improvement in board effectiveness and the tactics to enhance decision-making processes
• Stakeholders’ engagement and effective communication tools and skills
• Technological tools and solutions in enhancing governance efficiency and identifying potential risks associated with technology adoption
• Measures to mitigate risks as a company secretary

Event Details

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024

Venue: Virtual (Zoom)

Training Fee: NGN150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira Only).

Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Who should attend:

• Company secretaries
• Corporate legal counsel
• Head of Compliance

Key Takeaways:

Participants will be leaving the training with:

• Comprehensive grasp of the core duties inherent to the role of a Company Secretary, ensuring clarity on their pivotal responsibilities within the organization.
• Skills to enhance board dynamics for effective governance.
• Techniques to master stakeholder communication and management techniques.
• Gain insight on the utilization of technology to streamline governance processes.
• In-depth understanding of the intricate legal and regulatory landscape that governs corporate governance, and the requirements shaping effective governance processes.
• Strategic approaches for maintaining compliance with regulatory mandates and safeguarding corporate integrity to foster trust among stakeholders.