Governance & Compliance

Corporate Governance Best Practice

Good governance protects stakeholders, improves decisions and builds investor confidence. This course covers corporate governance best practice: governance codes and principles, board composition and independence, roles of chair, CEO and committees, shareholder rights, transparency and disclosure, ethics and evaluating governance effectiveness.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Governance failures have destroyed companies and careers. You will learn practical governance principles that boards and management can apply.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Governance code comparisons, case studies of governance failures, board simulations and self-assessment exercises.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain international governance principles and codes
Describe roles of the board, chair, CEO and committees
Assess board composition and independence
Protect shareholder and stakeholder rights
Improve transparency and disclosure
Evaluate governance effectiveness

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Directors and board members
Company secretaries
Senior executives
Governance and compliance officers
Investor relations professionals

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Governance frameworks
Board effectiveness
Stakeholder protection
Disclosure
Ethical leadership

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Governance Foundations

09:00–10:08Why governance matters
10:08–11:00Codes and principles
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Codes and principles (continued)
11:45–12:53Ownership models
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 2The Board

09:00–10:08Composition and independence
10:08–11:00Chair and CEO roles
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Chair and CEO roles (continued)
11:45–12:53Committees
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 3Stakeholders

09:00–10:08Shareholder rights
10:08–11:00Stakeholder interests
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Stakeholder interests (continued)
11:45–12:53Related parties
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 4Transparency

09:00–10:08Disclosure requirements
10:08–11:00Annual reports
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Annual reports (continued)
11:45–12:53Ethics and culture
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Effectiveness

09:00–10:08Board evaluation
10:08–11:00Governance improvement
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Governance improvement (continued)
11:45–12:53Action plan
12:53–14:00Discussion

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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