This Board Secretary Masterclass is designed to explore the key responsibilities and functions of the Corporate Secretary’s office. The role of a Corporate Secretary has evolved to be central in governance operations, serving as a vital link between the Board and Executive Management, and playing a significant role in strategic decision-making.
The ENERGY training course will guide participants through the various aspects of the Corporate Secretary’s duties, covering topics such as the role of a governance catalyst, maintaining governance administration, the foundational skills required, managing meetings, understanding Board dynamics, and assisting with Board evaluation and succession planning.
This Board Secretary Masterclass training course will cover:
- Overview of governance
- Key principles of good governance
- The governance framework
- Board governance structure
- Corporate Secretary’s role and job description
- Managing board governance meetings
- Board governance reporting and disclosures
- Administrative tasks in board governance
By the conclusion of this Board Secretary Masterclass training course, participants will be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of a strong governance framework
- Comprehend the roles, obligations, and responsibilities of the board
- Identify the corporate secretary’s key responsibilities
- Explore the corporate secretary’s role in promoting effective governance
- Clarify the corporate secretary’s duties and accountabilities
- Gain insights into the corporate secretary's role in organizing, managing, and following up on corporate meetings
- Understand the obligations related to disclosures and reporting
- Become familiar with
This is a highly interactive masterclass, where all delegates will be encouraged to engage and participate, share, and gain from each other’s knowledge and experience.
The classroom lectures will rely on a bullet-based slide presentation coupled with practical training course; relevant case studies wherever applicable.
This Board Secretary Masterclass training course is highly relevant to entities across the Private Sector, Public Sector, Government, and Non-Governmental Organizations, offering valuable insights into the role of the Corporate Secretary and the benefits of a strong Board-Corporate Secretary relationship.
Today’s Corporate Secretary is expected to offer expert guidance to Boards, Directors, and Management on critical matters related to Governance standards and best practices.
This ENERGY Board Secretary Masterclass will equip participants with valuable insights, enabling them to better understand:
- The roles, duties, and responsibilities of the Board Secretary
- The corporate governance framework in their organization
- How they can contribute to the effective implementation of good governance practices within their organization
This Board Secretary Masterclass is designed for the existing and potential Corporate Secretaries for all types of companies, listed and non-listed, public, and private sector as well as family owned and not for profit organizations.
It is an essential primer for newly appointed and a perfect refresher for Secretaries seeking to deepen their involvement and value which will equip you with the essential knowledge and skill-set to fulfill your role successfully.
Day One: The Corporate Secretary: A Catalyst for Governance
- Governance overview
- Good governance principles
- Governance framework
- Governance policies and procedures
- Governance disclosure and reporting
Day Two: The Board-Corporate Secretary Relationship
- Board positioning within the power hierarchy
- Board’s governance roles, duties, and responsibilities
- Board formal offices
- Corporate secretary job description
- Corporate secretary roles, duties, and responsibilities
- Corporate secretary skills and competencies required
Day Three: Board Governance Meetings
- Types of governance meetings
- General assembly meetings
- Board meetings
- Committee meetings
- Tasks before the meeting
- Tasks during the meeting
Day Four: Board Governance Disclosures and Reporting
- Minutes of meetings
- Quarterly reports
- Annual reports
- Ad-hoc reports
- Tracking reports
- Integrated reporting
Day Five: Board Governance Administration
- Board annual plan
- Board evaluation
- Board dynamics
- Board training and development programs
- Board composition and succession planning
- Maintaining corporate statutory registers
- Corporate filing and record keeping
- Wrap-up and closing
