Introduction to Corporate Governance

Introduction to Corporate Governance
Duration 1 Day
Level Introductory
Suitable for The need to recognise the importance of effective corporate governance has never been greater. Understanding how to introduce or enhance a system of effective corporate governance is a critical pre-requisite to the management of risk and the enhancement of stakeholder value. This course, full of practical advice and solutions, is aimed at those who want an introduction to this increasingly important area.
CPD hours 6 hours
Cost
  • £245.00
Dates

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Course Content

 

  • What is Corporate Governance?
    • History of corporate governance;
    • Impact of the global recession;
    • The objectives of good governance

 

  • Risk Management
    • Corporate governance as an effective risk management tool;    
    • The Turnbull report

 

  • The Board
    • Duties and responsibilities;    
    • Conflicts;
    • Failings in the Boardroom

 

  • Non-Executive Directors
    • Role;    
    • Common failings of NEDs;
    • The Higgs report

 

  • Shareholders
    • Relationship with the board;
    • Shareholder activism

 

  • Corporate Social Responsibilities
    • Ethics.
    • Whistleblowers;
    • Can CSR survive the credit crunch?

 

  • Barriers and Challenges to Corporate Governance
    • Cultural factors;
    • Human factors

 

Learning Outcomes

 

Having attended this course, delegates will:

 

  • Have a better understanding of what constitutes effective corporate governance

 

  • Understand risk and the link with corporate governance

 

  • Appreciate the role of the board

 

  • Have an awareness of the need for corporate social responsibility and identify ways to achieve this