Programme Agenda

Five days that build from governance foundations to the practical work of supporting boards, executives and committees – and your own career path.

5Training days

5Practical themes

1Personal governance action plan

Day 1 – Foundations of Corporate Governance. The principles and pillars of corporate governance, how governance has evolved, and why administrative professionals matter to it.

Topics

Topics covered

Principles and pillars of corporate governance
The evolution of governance, with a focus on King IV in South Africa
Accountability, fairness, transparency and responsibility
The role of administrative professionals in governance effectiveness

Practical activityGroup case study on corporate governance failures in South Africa

Day 2 – Governance Structures & Stakeholder Roles. Who does what in governance – boards, executives, committees and stakeholders – and how administrators bridge management and governance.

Topics

Topics covered

Functions of the board, executives and committees (audit, risk, remuneration and others)
Key stakeholders: regulators, shareholders and the public
Governance support roles for administrators: bridging management and governance
Ethics, compliance and risk awareness in administrative roles

Practical activityStakeholder mapping exercise for participants' own organisations

Day 3 – Governance Support in Practice. The hands-on work of governance support: board packs, agendas, minutes and records.

Topics

Topics covered

Preparing board packs, briefing notes and governance documents
Agenda setting: aligning meetings with governance priorities
Minute-taking techniques: recording resolutions, decisions and action items
Document management, record-keeping and secure archiving

Practical activityFull governance meeting preparation and minute-taking role play

Day 4 – Communication, Technology & Professionalism. Communicating with directors and executives, protecting sensitive information, and using digital governance tools safely.

Topics

Topics covered

Protocols for professional communication with directors and executives
Managing sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity
Digital governance tools and board portals
Cybersecurity awareness for governance support staff

Practical activityMock communication scenarios and governance document handling

Day 5 – Personal Effectiveness & Career Development. Thriving in high-pressure governance roles and planning your path from administration to governance professional.

Topics

Topics covered

Time and workload management for high-pressure governance functions
Conflict resolution and stress management in executive environments
Building trust and credibility with boards and executives
Career pathways: from administration to governance professional

Practical activityWrap-up exercise: your individual action plan for applying governance principles at work

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Certification

ICL Certificate of Completion

Delegates who attend the full programme receive the Institute of Corporate Learning Certificate of Completion on the final day.

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Classroom in Johannesburg or Live Online · 1 – 5 March 2027. Seats are limited to keep the sessions interactive.