The Role of the Company Secretary: Part 2

This one-day course covers how to get the most out of board and committee meetings, document retention and key issues around shares and shareholder relationships. 9am - 4.30pm, Central London.

Upcoming dates to be confirmed

If you need any further assistance or advice, please call +44 (0)20 7580 4741 or contact us

Overview

Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, we have converted our classroom training courses into virtual training courses. Due to the regulations around social distancing, we have put all of our classroom training on hold until early 2021. Once these dates are open for booking you will find them listed below.  But for now, please visit our Virtual Classroom Training section and register for the virtual edition of The Role of the Company Secretary Part 2.  

This course follows on the first part, however, anyone in a company secretary's role is welcome to attend. (Those working in the not-for-profit sector may prefer The Role of the Charity Secretary.)

The course leaders use interactive case studies and course notes to reinforce key topics. There is also an opportunity to discuss specific issues concerning your organisation.

What you get

By the end of the day you will understand:

  • How to get the most out of board and committee meetings
  • Best practice in agenda setting and preparing board papers
  • The importance of minutes and written resolutions
  • Document retention and document retention policies
  • How information should flow to and from the board
  • Key issues around shares and shareholder relationships

You will also receive:

  • The tools and resources to find out what company secretarial procedures should be followed and when
  • A Delegate Pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
  • A certificate to show you have attended the course
  • 6 months complimentary professional subscription to the Chartered Governance Institute (see below)
  • 6.5 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. 

Go further – and save 15% on this course

This course is complemented by The Role of the Company Secretary: Part 1. Save 15% when you book both courses. Call 020 7580 4741 or contact us to find out more.

Get your copy of Company Secretary's Handbook, 12th edition and Company Secretary's Checklists, 11th edition

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

Programme

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8:45   Registration & tea/coffee

9:00   Welcome & introductions

9:10   How to get the most out of meetings

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  • The annual calendar of board business and the forward planner
  • Meetings: preparation and agenda setting
  • At the meeting: issues that arise
  • The purpose and legal standing of board packs/document discovery and confidentiality aspects
  • Ensuring board papers are ‘fit for purpose’ to facilitate good decision making
  • Using IT effectively in board processes
  • Minutes of meetings; written resolutions and minute logs; access to minutes
  • Document retention and document retention policies

11:15   Tea/coffee

11:30   Common problem areas

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  • Meetings organisation and set up arrangements
  • Unclear roles and responsibilities
  • Time management
  • Meeting behaviours

12:45  Lunch

13:15  The importance of information flows

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  • Meeting type: how best to support them
  • Defining the purpose of the meeting, agenda setting and management
  • Dealing with routine and non-routine items
  • Getting the most out of pre-meetings with key participants
  • Circulating board papers/timing/method/equivalence of information

14:45 Tea/coffee

15:00  The company secretary and shareholders

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  • Articles of Association; shareholder agreements; AGM's and GM's
  • Changing nature of stakeholder relationships
  • Share registration and dividend issues
  • The concept of 'Stewardship'

16:15 Conclusions and round up

16:30 Close

Course leader

Vanessa Jones

Vanessa Jones is a Director of Corporate Legal Solutions Limited a consultancy company working in corporate governance, risk management and internal control, company secretarial practice and compliance.

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Testimonials

I enjoyed both days but day one was definitely easier. Both days were very relevant and I was glad I did Part I & II to get the complete overview.
Susannah James, Office Manager, Impendulo Limited

Very informative, good interaction and group sessions.
Past delegate

Booking

PRICE 

£705 +VAT (Non-members)
£635 +VAT (Professional subscribers)
£545 +VAT (ICSA members)
£355 +VAT (ICSA students)

Upcoming dates to be confirmed

Location: Saffron House, 6-10 Kirby St, London, EC1N 8TS

ALTERNATIVE DATES

There are no upcoming dates at this time.

Call or Contact us with any questions you may have

   +44 (0)20 7580 4741

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   Saffron House, 6–10 Kirby Street, London, EC1N 8TS

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