MAJOR OBJECTIVE
The Corporate Governance programme is intended to provide the executive or director with a thorough understanding of the current requirements in respect of South African corporate governance and in particular of the King Commission.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
Inputs from the course leader assist learners to relate the theory to practical examples from their own businesses. Comprehensive workbook with case studies and practical examples. Group work where information is debated and shared.
DURATION
Course duration is one day.
FOR WHOM OPERATIONAL INTENDED
Executives and directors of companies who seek the understanding to enhance corporate responsibility and sustainability of their organisations.
Section 1The Need for Corporate Governance
Lecture 1A brief history
Lecture 2King and the triple bottom line
Lecture 3The seven characteristics of good corporate governance
Section 2Boards and Directors
Lecture 4Board composition
Lecture 5Board committees and their purpose
Lecture 6Performance measurement of directors
Section 3From Governance to Sustainability
Lecture 7Triple bottom line revisited
Lecture 8Social sustainability
Lecture 9Environmental sustainability
Lecture 10Sustainability reporting