Objectives:
• Understand the principles and policies of corporate governance
• Appreciate the importance of effective corporate governance in modern business
• Develop knowledge of best practices in corporate governance
• Apply corporate governance principles to real-world scenarios
Course Content:
• Introduction to Corporate Governance
• Definition and significance of corporate governance
• Historical context and evolution of corporate governance
• Key stakeholders and their roles
• Principles of Corporate Governance
• Accountability and Transparency
• Importance of transparency in corporate governance
• Mechanisms for ensuring transparency
• Responsibility and Ethics
• Role of directors and executives in corporate governance
• Ethical considerations in corporate decision-making
• Independence and Conflicts of Interest
• Importance of independence in corporate governance
• Managing conflicts of interest
• Corporate Governance Policies and Practices
• Board Composition and Structure
• Role of the board of directors
• Composition and structure of the board
• Executive Compensation and Remuneration
• Role of executive compensation in corporate governance
• Best practices in executive compensation
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Importance of risk management in corporate governance
• Compliance frameworks and best practices
• Best Practices in Corporate Governance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Role of corporate social responsibility in corporate governance
• Best practices in corporate social responsibility
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Importance of stakeholder engagement in corporate governance
• Best practices in stakeholder engagement
• Governance and Sustainability
• Role of governance in sustainability
• Best practices in governance and sustainability
METHODOLOGY
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
DATE:
1ST BATCH: 22nd – 25th Apr, 2025
2ND BATCH: 5th – 8th Aug, 2025
3RD BATCH: 9th – 12th Dec, 2025
25, Queen street, Alagomeji Bus Stop, Yaba, Lagos