
The regulation of financial services is now stricter than it’s ever been and political uncertainty in the UK and Europe is creating greater instability in the market.
ICSA’s offshore jurisdiction events are designed specifically for company secretaries and governance leaders. This year's Isle of Man conference takes on the theme of ‘Securing the Future’ and considers the important role that GRC professionals have to play in steadying the ship during times of great risk and uncertainty. This conference aims to provide delegates with the tools to approach the coming year with confidence and an opportunity to reflect upon the value of governance.
Delegates will benefit from expert input on topics including: leadership, minute taking, Brexit, interactive workshops and personal development.
Time | Event |
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08.30 | Registration |
09.00 | Welcome and introduction/ Chair’s opening remarks |
09.10 |
Keynote address: Review on Corporate Governance Theresa May’s new proposals to crack down on boardroom excess and rebuild trust in corporate Britain received a mixed reaction from business leaders. Almost one year on from the first announcement, we take a look at the progress on the government’s corporate governance reform initiative. Chris Hodge, Policy Consultant, ICSA and former Director of Corporate Governance, FRC |
10.00 |
The art of minute taking: new ICSA guidance Taking minutes of meetings is administrative good practice. It creates a record of what has been agreed, and by whom; and of what is to be done, by when and by whom. Find out more about the most recent ICSA minute taking guidance including the public consultation findings which led to its development. Peter Swabey FCIS, Policy and Research Director, ICSA |
10.30 | Networking tea and coffee break |
11.00 |
Dysfunctional leadership in organisations Hubris and narcissism at board level has been the downfall of many good companies. It can destroy people, produce bad decisions, bankrupt companies and discredit public sector organizations. In this session, we look at what causes this behaviour, what can be done to prevent it arising and how to produce more effective relationships between leaders and followers. Dennis Tourish, Professor of Leadership and Organisation Studies (Business and Management), University of Sussex |
12.00 |
Financial Risk Management Risk management as a discipline is constantly evolving. Recently, governments and regulators have been encouraging firms to focus more on defining their risk appetite. But what exactly is risk appetite and how can you apply, measure and manage it effectively across an entire business? Steve Billinghurst, Advisory Director, PwC |
12.30 | Networking Lunch - sponsored by Brainloop |
13.30 |
Mindfulness: enhancing workplace relationships Mindfulness has been linked to increased productivity, more efficient teamwork, fewer errors, better communication, and fewer sick days. Being mindful also supports authentic leadership. This workshop takes you through practical and applicable mindfulness techniques. Learn how practicing mindfulness can help simplify decision making and make management of board dynamics more effective. Dr Dina Gray, Strategic Business Consultant, Visiting Fellow, Cranfield University and Author |
14.30 | Networking tea and coffee break |
14.45 |
MONEYVAL update Keeping current with anti-money laundering measures continues to be a key priority for the Isle of Man Government. In this session, we take a look at the most recent MONEYVAL assessment on the Isle of Man including, areas of special interest and the main areas recommended by the assessors for further improvements in the Isle of Man’s AML/CFT regime. Paul Heckles, AML & CFT Consultant, Isle of Man Government Cabinet Office |
15.30 |
A Brave New World: The Future of Work in the Digital Age We are now living and working in a digital age and this is beginning to shape how the modern workplace looks and operates. This session takes a look at the employment issues that a business will need to balance to secure its future including, considering alternative working arrangements and effectively managing the risks associated with social media in the workplace. Caren Pegg, Partner, Dispute Resolution, Appleby (Isle of Man) LLC |
16.00 | Chair's closing remarks and conference close |
*Please note this is a draft programme and may be subject to change
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Non-members £195 (+VAT)
Members £150 (+VAT)
Students £75 (+VAT)
The Sefton Hotel
Harris Promenade
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 2RW
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