This advanced course on Corporate Governance and Strategic Planning will help delegates gain insights into global best practices and learn how to develop a robust risk management system that strengthens corporate governance and organizational performance. Good governance does not only build trust but also improve organizations performance and contributes to social and environmental integrity by providing organizations the tools they need to govern well.

Training Modules

Corporate Governance Structures and Oversight

• Role of boards and governance committees in oversight
• Strengthening leadership accountability and decision-making processes
• Establishing governance policies and procedures
• Monitoring governance performance and effectiveness
• Enhancing transparency and ethical leadership

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Frameworks

• Board roles and responsibilities
• Governance policies and procedures
• Ethical leadership and organizational culture
• Stakeholder rights and expectations
• Governance performance assessment

Risk Identification Techniques

• Risk identification methodologies
• Internal and external risk sources
• Strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks
• Risk registers and documentation
• Risk categorization and prioritization

Risk Assessment and Analysis

• Qualitative risk assessment methods
• Quantitative risk assessment techniques
• Risk likelihood and impact analysis
• Risk heat maps and scoring models
• Risk tolerance and appetite determination

Strategic Risk Management

• Strategic planning and risk alignment
• Market and competitive risks
• Innovation and disruption risks
• Scenario planning techniques
• Strategic resilience development

Risk Appetite Framework

• Risk Appetite Statement (RAS):
• Risk Capacity vs. Risk Appetite:
• Risk Tolerance & Limits
• Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Risk Governance and Accountability

Financial Risk Management

• Credit risk management
• Liquidity and market risks
• Foreign exchange and interest rate risks
• Financial controls and safeguards
• Financial risk reporting

Operational Risk Management

• Process and systems risk
• Supply chain and logistics risks
• Business interruption risks
• Operational controls and monitoring
• Incident management systems

Compliance and Regulatory Risk Management

• Regulatory compliance frameworks
• Legal and compliance obligations
• Anti-corruption and anti-fraud controls
• Compliance monitoring system

Balanced Scorecard for Strategy Execution

• The Four Perspectives of the Balanced Scorecard
• Translating strategy into measurable objectives
• Developing a strategy map
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the Balanced Scorecard
• Balanced Scorecard Implementation Process

Corporate Ethics and Integrity Systems

• Ethics and corporate conduct
• Code of ethics implementation
• Whistleblower protection mechanisms
• Conflict of interest management
• Building a culture of integrity

Board Effectiveness and Governance Oversight

• Board composition and competencies
• Governance committees and functions
• Risk oversight responsibilities
• Board evaluation and performance reviews
• Governance reporting practices

Risk Mitigation and Treatment Strategies

• Risk avoidance, reduction, transfer, and acceptance
• Control implementation strategies
• Business continuity planning
• Crisis preparedness and response
• Monitoring mitigation effectiveness

Internal Audit and Risk-Based Auditing

• Internal audit principles
• Risk-based audit planning
• Audit execution and reporting
• Audit findings and corrective actions
• Coordination with governance functions

ESG Risks and Sustainable Governance

• Environmental, social, and governance risks
• Sustainability governance frameworks
• Climate-related risks and opportunities
• ESG reporting considerations

Risk Reporting, Communication and Decision-Making

• Risk reporting frameworks
• Board and management reporting
• Risk communication strategies
• Data visualization and dashboards
• Decision-making under uncertainty

Integrated Risk Management and Governance Implementation

• Developing an integrated governance framework
• Embedding risk culture across the organization
• Governance and risk performance measurement
• Continuous improvement strategies
• Case studies and implementation roadmap development

Building Sustainable Governance and Risk Management Systems

• Integrating governance frameworks with enterprise risk management
• Monitoring emerging risks and governance challenges
• Strengthening collaboration between governance and risk teams
• Evaluating effectiveness of governance and risk frameworks
• Developing long-term strategies for organizational resilience

Technology and Digital Risk Governance

• Monitoring cybersecurity and information system risks
• Using digital tools to monitor governance and risk indicators
• Integrating technology platforms with risk management systems
• Enhancing efficiency through digital risk governance tools

Way forward After the Training 

Participants will develop a work plan through the help of facilitators that stipulates application of skills acquired in improving their organizations. ASPM will monitor implementation progress after the training. 

Training Evaluation

Participants will undertake a simple assessment before the training to gauge knowledge and skills acquired and another assessment will be done after the training in-order to demonstrate knowledge gained through the training. 

Course Booking

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