Introduction

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, corporate governance is not just a regulatory requirement but a strategic tool for ensuring sustainability, resilience, and long-term value creation. This training explores the pivotal role of the board in steering organisations through complex business landscapes, balancing the demands of stakeholders, and fostering innovation while adhering to global governance best practices. Participants will gain insights into how governance frameworks can be leveraged to address emerging challenges, align business objectives with sustainability goals, and enhance organisational performance.

Training Objectives

• Understand the evolving role of boards in fostering sustainable business practices.

• Develop practical strategies for effective governance in a rapidly changing global landscape.

• Strengthen the ability to oversee risks and make informed decisions.

• Build skills for ethical leadership and effective stakeholder engagement.

• Enhance decision-making skills through case studies and real-world scenarios.

• Develop strategies to align governance with sustainability and stakeholder expectations.

Training Modules

Module 1: Corporate Governance and Strategic Sustainability

Learning Focus

• Corporate Governance in the Modern Era: Core Principles, global best practices and the Board’s role in Navigating Governance Challenges.

• Sustainability and the Business Imperative: Understanding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors and The intersection of governance and sustainability.

• Case Study 1: Governance Excellence in Action: Analysing the governance practices of a globally recognised sustainable organisation and Group discussion.

• Interactive Activity: Breakout rooms (Teams will evaluate a hypothetical governance challenge and propose solutions.

Module 2: Risk Management, Ethical Leadership, and Stakeholder Engagement

Learning Focus

• Emerging Risks and Strategic Oversight: Identifying and managing risks (cybersecurity, climate change, regulatory shifts) and Tools for effective risk oversight.

• Ethical Leadership and Board Dynamics: Fostering a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making and Enhancing collaboration and communication among board members.

• Stakeholder Engagement for Sustainable Growth: Strategies for Building Trust and Enhancing Reputation and Balancing Stakeholder Demands with Long-term Business Goals.

• Case Study 2: Managing Risks in a Dynamic Business Environment: Participants will analyse a real-world scenario where governance failures led to reputational damage.

Training Details

• Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025

• Attendance Mode: Virtual

• Time: 10:00am

• Training Fee: NGN 250,000 per participant (10% discount applies to a group of 3 or more participants from the same organisation).

Participants Resources

1. Pre-Training Materials: Related reading contents and case study briefs will be shared in advance.

2. Post-Training Toolkit: Checklists, and resource guides for continued learning.

3. Certificate of Participation: Digital certificates are awarded upon completion.

Target Audience

This training is suitable for Board members, directors from various sectors, senior executives aspiring to enhance their governance capabilities and Governance professionals seeking to update their knowledge on global best practices.