Corporate Governance and Board Director Responsibilities

This DIXONTECH course provides a comprehensive understanding of corporate governance frameworks and the critical responsibilities of board directors. It equips participants with tools to enhance transparency, accountability, and strategic oversight within their organizations. The training draws from international best practices, regulatory frameworks, and boardroom dynamics to ensure directors act with integrity and sound judgment in guiding sustainable business success.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Foundations and Principles of Corporate Governance
• Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
• Legal and Ethical Duties of Directors
• Corporate Strategy and Board Oversight
• Governance Structures and Board Committees
• Risk Governance and Internal Control Systems
• Stakeholder Engagement and Accountability
• ESG and Sustainability in Governance
• Board Performance Evaluation and Improvement

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Develop and apply advanced governance and board leadership practices aligned with global standards for responsible and effective decision-making.

• Understand governance frameworks and best practices
• Define key roles and responsibilities of directors
• Strengthen oversight, control, and compliance systems
• Apply ethical and fiduciary principles in governance
• Lead with transparency and accountability
• Oversee strategy and risk from the board level
• Evaluate board performance and effectiveness
• Promote sustainable and ethical governance culture

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

Professionals engaged in governance, compliance, and executive leadership who seek to enhance their boardroom effectiveness and strategic influence.

• Board Members and Non-Executive Directors
• CEOs and Senior Executives
• Company Secretaries and Governance Officers
• Risk and Compliance Directors
• Chief Financial Officers
• Legal and Regulatory Professionals
• Corporate Strategy and Policy Managers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The course blends interactive workshops, real-world board simulations, and case-based discussions reflecting global governance scenarios. Participants engage in peer exchanges, evaluate governance failures and successes, and develop governance enhancement frameworks. DIXONTECH’s methodology ensures strategic insight, ethical awareness, and measurable governance improvements at the board level.

DAY 1:

Fundamentals of Corporate Governance

• Definition, principles, and key governance models
• Historical evolution and global governance trends
• The role of governance in organizational integrity
• Key players in governance structures
• Understanding shareholders and stakeholder balance
• OECD and World Bank governance standards
• Importance of transparency and accountability

DAY 2:

Board Structure, Roles, and Responsibilities

• Board composition and leadership structure
• Duties and obligations of board members
• Distinction between executive and non-executive roles
• The chairperson’s and secretary’s responsibilities
• Delegation and oversight mechanisms
• Managing board conflicts and independence
• Ensuring effective board communication

DAY 3:

Strategic Governance and Risk Oversight

• Integrating strategy and governance processes
• Board role in risk management systems
• Internal control and audit committee functions
• Scenario planning for board-level risks
• Governance reporting and assurance methods
• Linking performance to governance outcomes
• Crisis response and decision accountability

DAY 4:

Ethics, Compliance, and Stakeholder Accountability

• Ethical conduct and fiduciary responsibilities
• Managing compliance and regulatory challenges
• Conflict of interest and disclosure management
• Stakeholder engagement frameworks
• Corporate social responsibility and ESG roles
• Communication and transparency in governance
• Upholding integrity and trust in leadership

DAY 5:

Board Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

• Assessing board effectiveness and performance
• Governance benchmarking and maturity models
• Continuous education for directors and executives
• Strengthening governance in digital transformation
• Emerging trends in board leadership
• Developing governance action improvement plans
• Building a sustainable board governance culture