Essential Corporate Governance

Name: Essential Corporate Governance
Start: 2020-04-16
Location: Other

An intermediate level, one-day course on the key drivers that influence corporate governance principles in the UK. 9am – 4.30pm. Central London.

Next course: 16 April 2020
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Overview

This course leads on from our ‘Introduction to Corporate Governance’ course and looks in more detail at the role of boards in delivering good governance, the regulatory landscape and key responsibilities for directors. The course is aimed at junior company secretarial and compliance staff, lawyers, accountants and related professionals.

The programme blends detailed technical information with practical guidance on compliance and best practice. A basic understanding of boards and corporate governance is assumed.

Just starting out in governance?

You may prefer our Introduction to Corporate Governance course.

What you get

By the end of the day you will understand:

The Corporate Governance Code, and its development in the UK
Key themes in regulation effecting corporate governance
The evolving role of the board
The role of directors in setting good corporate behaviour
Current challenges for companies around corporate reporting
Why boards must engage with issues around diversity, transparency and succession planning

You will also receive:

A Delegate Pack containing handouts and presentation slides
A certificate to show you have attended the course
6 months complimentary professional subscription of the Chartered Governance Institute (see below)
6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Your complimentary 6-month professional subscription

We support our attendees long after they complete the course. Your professional subscription includes a subscription to G+C Magazine, as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.

Get your copy of Corporate Governance Unlocked and Corporate Governance Handbook, 4th edition

Delegates to this course get the opportunity to buy the accompanying books when signing up. For more info about our books, please visit our book shop.

Programme

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9:00 Registration & tea/coffee

9:15 Welcome and introductions

09:30 The current profile of UK Corporate Governance

The evolution of corporate governance over the past 20 years

The current reputation of UK corporate governance

The impact of the UK Code and its derivatives, including other codes from other sectors

10:00 The Regulatory Landscape

Which regulators are setting the pace?

The role of the professions

10:45 How the Board’s Role is evolving

The unitary board principle vs individual accountability

The Board’s agenda

Matters reserved and delegation

Culture and ethics

The Company Secretary/Head of Governance role

11:30 Tea/coffee

11:45 Directors’ Duties in Practice

Which ones are being tested the most?

The importance of an audit trail

The relationship of the duties with UK Regulation

12:15 Executives and Non-Executives

Are the distinctions clear?

Liability and accountability – what do they mean today?

Chairmanship – the required skills

Committee Chairmanship – the required skills

Executive behaviours in the Boardroom

13:00 Lunch

13:30 Key Themes in Governance

Conflicts of interest

Risk management

Diversity

Remuneration

Succession

14:30 Reporting Requirements

UK Listed market

Others

15:00 Tea/coffee

15:15 Scenario Exercise

16:15 Discussion and conclusions

16:30 Close

Course leader

Giles Peel

Giles Peel is a specialist in governance and risk, having worked in these areas for many years, across most sectors. He works as an adviser to Boards and Senior Management teams and acts as a mentor and trainer for both individuals as well as teams of directors.

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