Introduction
The role of the company secretary has evolved significantly from administrative record-keeping to strategic governance leadership. However, many professionals struggle to adapt to these expanded responsibilities. Modern company secretaries are under growing pressure to
navigate complex regulatory environments, enhance board effectiveness, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure organisational compliance often without formal training in strategic thinking or business partnership skills.
This gap between traditional secretarial duties and contemporary governance expectations leaves many professionals ill-equipped to deliver strategic value, resulting in missed opportunities to influence organisational outcomes and limiting their career progression.
This comprehensive board training programme equips company secretaries to become innovative governance leaders and strategic business partners. Participants will gain mastery of advanced governance practices, regulatory compliance strategies, and stakeholder management techniques, while developing the leadership and innovation skills essential to thrive in today’s corporate environment.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Master contemporary governance frameworks and regulatory requirements while anticipating future compliance challenges
- Drive Board Effectiveness: Apply innovative practices to enhance board performance, decision-making, and strategic oversight.
- Lead Stakeholder Engagement: Develop advanced communication and relationship management strategies to build trust and support effective governance.
- Implement technology-enabled solutions and process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Position as a Strategic Partner: Transition from administrative support to a trusted adviser, providing strategic insights that drive organisational success
Date
October
2nd, 2025
Attendance Mode
Virtual
(Zoom)
Time
10:00am - 02:30pm
WAT
Training Fee
NGN 200,000 per participant
(10% discount applies to a group of 3 or more participants from the same organisation).
Core Content Modules
Module 1: Modern Governance Leadership and Strategic Positioning
Focus 1: Evolution of the Company Secretary Role
Participants will explore the transformation of the company secretary role from administrative to strategic. They will learn to articulate their value, identify opportunities for strategic contribution, and position themselves as integral business partners.
Focus 2: Advanced Governance Frameworks and Best Practices
This session provides a deep dive into modern governance models, international benchmarks, and emerging best practices. Participants will design governance structures that combine oversight with flexibility, ensuring compliance while enabling innovation and growth.
Focus 3: Regulatory Navigation and Compliance Innovation
Participants will gain expertise in proactively managing complex regulatory landscapes. This includes anticipating changes, streamlining compliance processes, and repositioning compliance as a competitive advantage.
Focus 4: Board Support and Meeting Excellence
Learn the skills needed to support high-performing boards, including agenda setting, information preparation, decision facilitation, and action tracking to improve board productivity.
Focus 5: Risk Management and Internal Controls
This session focuses on designing effective risk management frameworks that safeguard organisational value. Participants will learn to detect emerging risks, establish monitoring systems, and implement controls that support strategic objectives.
Focus 6: Digital Transformation and Technology Integration
Participants will examine how digital tools can enhance governance processes. Topics include board management systems, compliance software, and stakeholder communication platforms that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Module 2: Stakeholder Leadership and Communication Excellence (Day 2)
Focus 1: Strategic Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement
This session teaches participants to identify, analyse, and engage key stakeholders effectively. Learn to build trust, manage expectations, and ensure strong governance communication across routine and crisis situations
Focus 2: Executive and Board Communication Mastery
Gain skills in presenting complex governance issues to senior leaders. Participants will learn to write impactful reports, handle sensitive discussions, and influence strategic decisions.
Focus 3: Investor Relations and Shareholder Communication
Participants will learn to manage investor and shareholder interactions, support annual general meetings, fulfill disclosure obligations, and enhance organisational credibility.
Focus 4: Crisis Communication and Reputation Management
Develop skills for managing communications during governance crises. Learn to collaborate with legal and PR teams, lead stakeholder communication, and protect the organisation’s reputation.
Focus 5: Change Leadership and Organisational Influence
Understand how to influence enterprise-wide change. Participants will study change management techniques, persuasion strategies, and leadership styles to drive cultural and governance transformation.
Methodology and Learning Approach
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Case Study Analysis: Review real-life governance challenges and success stories, highlighting lessons learned from both effective and failed governance practices.
- Interactive Simulations: Engage in practical scenarios that simulate board meetings, crises, and stakeholder negotiations to apply new skills in real-time
- Peer Learning Networks: Participate in group discussions and collaborative exercises to encourage knowledge sharing and build professional networks.
- Expert Facilitation: Sessions will be led by senior company secretaries, governance experts, and board directors offering practical insights and career guidance
- Personal Development Planning:Each participant will design an action plan to implement their new skills and progress professionally within their organisations.
This transformational training is a strategic investment in professional development. It positions company secretaries to lead with innovation, strengthen their influence at board level, and contribute meaningfully to organisational excellence in an evolving corporate landscape.