Boardroom Effectiveness Unlocked
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Boardroom Effectiveness Unlocked
Nowadays we hear about delinquent directors andquestionable practices at board level all too often –regularly leading to the demise of companies that wereonce believed to be infallible.
Having a well-structured board composed of competentpeople of integrity is becoming increasingly important.
If directors do not understand their roles, recognise
governance requirements or appreciate the gravitasof their personal liability, their actions could also leadto the demise of the businesses which they are
ultimately responsible for. The result is job losses andshrinking economies.
The Boardroom Effectiveness Unlocked programme isdesigned to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills
and competencies that the role of directorship demands
so as to avoid further such occurrences
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) is
recognised as a top twenty business school worldwide
offering programmes such as MBAs and EMBAs in supportof our commitment to educating responsible leaders inline with our motto of ‘Conscientiousness, Innovation andExcellence’. CEIBS commenced the Africa programme in2008, and is the only top 20 global business school withan on the ground presence on the continent.

Boardroom Effectiveness Unlocked
CEIBS Africa is proud to be partnering with Sirdar – Africa’s
leading guide, appointer and educator of high-performanceboards – in presenting this programme. Sirdar proudly
navigates the way to the summit of business growth andsuccess through elevating boardroom performance. Theirintegrated board approach is delivered through advisory
services,governance,evaluations,assessments,appointments and the continuous upskilling and educationof directors.
Our programme approach is relevant and practical, andthe learning journey has been designed to build andcultivate a skillset that will add value to any boardroom.
Both aspirant directors and seasoned professionals will
benefit from the scope and substance of the six-monthprogramme. It is ideal for directors (executive and nonexecutive), chairmen, company or board secretaries,
senior managers who want to better understand the board’srole, aspirant directors and individuals in governancesupporting functions such as risk, compliance, stakeholder
engagement and reporting.
• Six-month programme• Six modules• Four-hour monthly facilitated sessions• Online facilitation• Interactive discussions• Expert opinion

Delivery
Each of the following six modules is delivered virtually
over a four-hour session by experts from both CEIBSand Sirdar.
1. Foundations of Board Effectiveness• 		 The role of the board and directors’ duties• 		 Board structure, process and roles
2. The Role of the Board in Leadership and Strategy• 		Effective leadership including skillsand accountability• 		The board’s role in managing the inter-relationshipbetween strategy, governance and risk
3. The Role of the Board in Culture and Accountability• 		 Organisational culture, purpose and effectiveness• 		Accountability and the link between purpose
and performance
4.	The Role of the Board in Engaging Stakeholders
and Risk Governance• 		 The role and impact of stakeholder engagement• 		The value, management and mitigation of risk
including compliance and business continuity
5.	The Role of the Board in Delivering
Sustainable Value• 		Achieving results through understandingfinancials, auditing and legal requirements• 		 Reporting, shareholder engagement and growth
6. The Role of the Board in Continuous Improvement• 		Board renewal, and managing policy and internalcontrol effectiveness• 		 Programme and governance review

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Resources and Interaction
Facilitation is supplemented by gaining further insightfrom various tools including the Sirdar Governance
Compass and additional material as provided by CEIBS,
reading Traversing the Avalanche: A practical guideto the implementation of effective governance by CarlBates, relevant legislation and codes in the jurisdictions
represented, relevant best practice guidelines andpublications, and understanding your Contribution
Compass profile.
Each session will allow for engagement around key
issues with a view to unpacking the practical applicationof the concepts and principles in day-to-day operations.
Space will also be provided to workshop some of the
key concepts.

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t a i n a b i li t yInvestment and Benefits
For an investment of $4000, you will benefit fromthe key outcomes of Boardroom EffectivenessUnlocked which include:• Recognising the value of a company having
an effective board• Understanding various governance and corporate
leadership themes• Knowing how to develop a common language
and effectively implement a board processthat creates value• Recognising your personal contribution
to the board process• Understanding how to leverage yourContribution Compass profile to contributeas a high-performing director• Improved board and director performance• Improved outcomes for shareholders
and other stakeholders

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