A one-day course for new directors, board advisors and those seeking to freshen their knowledge.

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.

The Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday of a new AI Safety Institute to explore the risks of AI developments is a very welcome step forward, as is the announced funding for a super computer and quantum computers which will be available to businesses. However, UK corporate boards must get a move on to prepare for the challenges ahead.

The core knowledge and understanding that a company secretary or governance professional needs.

In this podcast Sharon Constançon, CEO of Genius Boards, discusses how to address issues that are impeding board effectiveness that aren’t always easy to identify. Sharon likens the scenario to an octopus, where all the issues are linked to a common cause, represented by the head of the octopus. She goes on to outline how enhancing the emotional quotient (EQ) of the company secretary, the chair and the individual directors will allow the board as a whole to defuse those hard-to-identify issues it faces and allow it to achieve its full potential.

Please note that the programme is subject to change.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) recently reviewed the first mandatory Climate-related Financial Disclosures (CFD) prepared by AIM-listed and large private companies.

In this podcast, Ben Fielding, Head of Sales for Global Entity Management at TMF Group, talks about the challenges facing organisations in carve-out situations.