Course description
The Role of the Company Secretary: Part 2
The company secretary and other governance professional roles play a critical role in helping boards to make the right decisions.
This course gives a thorough insight into the responsibilities of the company secretary and governance professional and follows on from Role of the Company Secretary: Part 1.
It identifies frameworks and tools which can support the Company Secretary or governance professional in performing their role effectively.
Participants will gain confidence in how to approach key areas of governance such as risk management, stakeholder engagement, navigating boardroom dynamics, the induction of new directors and the use of governance frameworks. The course will enhance your understanding of the Company Secretary as an advisor and influencer of the board and the organisation.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
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Are you looking to enhance your role as a governance adviser?
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Do you want to learn how to support the board in discharging their duties and demonstrating effectiveness?
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Are you interested in developing your role and showcasing your governance advisory skills and expertise?
This training course is relevant to all sectors, including listed and private companies, and the principles can also be applied to governance within the public sector and the NHS. Governance professionals working in charities would be recommended to take the Role of the Charity Secretary course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of the course, you will understand:
- Risk management frameworks, roles, and responsibilities.
- Who are the stakeholders engaging with your organisation.
- Stakeholder engagement and relevant legislation.
- Board advisory and dynamics.
- Board behaviors.
- Director inductions.
- The Company Secretary’s influence on the board and the organisation.
- Governance frameworks.
- Soft skills including board and senior management relationships, communication and influencing skills.
You will also receive:
- A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
- A certificate to show you have attended the course
- 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. This includes a subscription to G+C Magazine as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.
Expenses
£755 +VAT (Non-members)
£680 +VAT (Professional subscribers)
£465 +VAT (CGIUKI members)
There are discounts available if you are working for a registered charity. Please call us to get a discount.
If you have a group of 5 people or over, it may be beneficial to run this programme as a bespoke, in-house course. Contact us to find out more.
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The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland - Developing the skills of governance professionals
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) is a professional body with over 130 years of experience providing industry-leading education in the arena of governance. As the only chartered professional body dedicated to supporting governance professionals, CGIUKI assures world-class standards of...