Upcoming Courses

In today’s complex landscape, boards are under increasing pressure to not only meet legal obligations but to lead with integrity, inclusivity, and vision. This one-day workshop challenges senior leaders to reimagine the boardroom as a driver of equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EEDI) - not as a checkbox, but as a strategic advantage.

In today’s business landscape, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is no longer a “nice-to-have” - it’s a strategic imperative. Whether you’re advising the Board, shaping company policy, or simply navigating the growing expectations of stakeholders, understanding ESG is critical to your professional toolkit.

What are the pitfalls of deploying AI when it comes to privacy, security, IP and discoverability? This masterclass allows company secretaries and Board members to do a deep dive into AI, when looking at ways to use AI to innovate within the secretariat.

Imagine a board meeting where every voice is heard, decisions are made efficiently, and everyone leaves feeling energised and aligned. Effective chairing isn't just about running meetings; it's about fostering leadership, driving results, and creating a culture of engagement. This course provides you with the confidence and practical tools to make that vision a reality. Effective meetings are crucial for efficient and productive business operations. This course equips Chairs and those who support them with the essential understanding of the Chair's foundational role and responsibilities. While designed primarily for Chairs, this course is equally valuable for those who support or advise Chairs, including Company Secretaries, board administrators, and governance professionals.

Develop and improve the critical skills to chair effective meetings.

Board performance reviews, also known as board effectiveness reviews or evaluations, are a critical tool for organisations to continuously improve governance and board-level decision making. If performed well, they enable boards and individual directors to improve the quality and effectiveness of their discussions and decisions. This training course supports those with board review experience who are either looking to develop their skills as an internal board reviewer or develop an external review offering as a consultant. It will use practical examples and peer-to-peer learning to help delegates think through the whole board review process from initial engagement to implementing outcomes and offer ideas for maximising the value of board reviews to everyone who participates in them.

As territories around the world are introducing AI legislation, e.g. the EU AI Act, this masterclass covers the essential responsibilities that the secretariat and Board have around compliance of AI. We examine the AI legislative horizon and what needs to be in place for operational AI governance and for boardroom oversight. Furthermore, it will address how AI requires the co-ordination of Legal, Risk, and Ethics. If not properly managed, these matters will slow down AI deployments. Learn how to ensure there is co-ordinated effort to manage AI across these critical functions, to ensure AI deployments are a success.

This virtual workshop is designed for the Chairs of charity Boards, and/ or Board-level Committees. The workshop focuses not just on the practical side of chairing, but also in understanding the human dynamics and behaviours that can support Chairs in developing their unique approach to role modelling and leading an effective and impactful Board.

An essential overview of the role of boards in delivering good corporate governance, the regulatory landscape and key responsibilities for directors.

This essential course covers an overview of the risk management fundamentals and is aimed at those with a basic understanding but who wish to know more.

Subsidiary Governance Essentials: Laying the Foundations for Effective Oversight

An essential insight into the principles and practices of charity governance.