Course Overview

Corporate governance refers to the set of rules and laws by which businesses are operated and managed. The corporate governance code defines good practice standards in connection with issues relating to the composition of the Board, remuneration, accountability, etc.

The objective of the code is to ensure that all corporations party to it function in a manner compliant with that set out in the code. Those with non-compliance instances owe an explanation and justification for not conforming to it.

There are various models of corporate governance, with each having its own set of principles. Organisations following any one of these should adhere to the standards and best practices mentioned therein.

This Zoe training course will empower you with a detailed understanding and information around corporate governance, specifically the corporate governance code, principles, models, policies and best practices.

The course content covers a wide spectrum of topics concerning corporate governance and provides all the required experience and skills to undertake challenging and critical roles in the area of corporate governance, also helping you choose from many relevant career opportunities across corporate governance.

Course Objectives

The key objective of this training course is to empower professionals to—

• thoroughly understand many key areas of corporate governance, including the code, principles, models, policies and best practices
• multi-task between multiple challenging opportunities arising from several areas concerning corporate governance, thereby demonstrating one’s potential to successfully handle multiple areas of corporate governance, in turn supporting one’s growth and development
• apply the knowledge and information received through the training program to enhance existing systems and processes within one’s organisation, contributing to organisational growth and development
• explore opportunities for training other professionals on various aspects of corporate governance, including the code, principles, models, policies and best practices
• analyse and predict any challenges facing corporate governance, while defining ways and means to mitigate the impact of these
• review and create various policies and guidelines for effective corporate governance across one’s organisation, demonstrating one’s capabilities to undertake managerial roles and responsibilities fostering career growth and progression
• acquire adequate knowledge and experience to explore opportunities across any role in any organisation, thus widening one’s scope for career progression

Training Methodology

Zoe Talent Solutions offers training in the theoretical and practical formats. The theoretical training is delivered by experienced professionals, using audio-visual presentations for reference. Before the commencement of each training session, the course content is reviewed by the trainer to ensure that it suits the training audience.

The trainer encourages trainee participation through group activities and assignments as well as role-plays and case study discussions, all of which constitute the practical training. Experiential learning is focused upon, given the immense benefits it provides.

This innovative, effective approach to training is used by Zoe Talent Solutions alone for all its courses and is called the Do–Review–Learn–Apply Model.

Organisational Benefits

With professionals undergoing this training course, organisations will derive the following benefits:

• Good corporate governance through established and advanced systems defined and managed by trained and experienced professionals
• Adherence with the corporate governance code, thereby contributing to organisational credibility and success
• Application of advanced models of corporate governance to suit the business, promising success in the execution of all rules and guidelines set therein
• Best practice sharing and training of other employees on corporate governance principles and related functions
• Continuous review and amendments to policies and systems to stay relevant and competitive in the market
• Healthy and honest work environment for all employees, thus promoting employee welfare and fostering employee growth
• Effective risk assessment and management by trained professionals, contributing to sustainability and longevity of the business
• Organisational growth and development because of robust corporate governance systems increasing organisational success and credibility

Personal Benefits

Professionals opting for this training course will benefit in the following ways:

• Complete understanding and detailed information about corporate governance, including the corporate governance code, principles, models, policies and best practices
• Increased knowledge and experience to use advanced systems and models of corporate governance that would best suit the nature of business
• Greater understanding and information about the corporate governance code to ensure that one’s organisation functions in adherence to this, thereby fostering greater opportunities for career growth
• Better confidence and knowledge to establish and manage defined and clear policies and guidelines of corporate governance, in turn inviting further opportunities to assume higher roles and responsibilities within the organisation
• Increased ability to handle multiple facets of corporate governance, demonstrating one’s potential to assume managerial responsibilities
• Increased confidence, knowledge and experience to train other professionals on various aspects of corporate governance
• Better understanding and perspective to foresee challenges and take precautions before they could hamper the operations of one’s organisation
• Enhanced skill and capability to work across any role within the corporate governance domain, thus enriching one’s professional portfolio and widening the scope for career growth across organisations

Who Should Attend?

• The executive staff of organisations who are most closely impacted by the policies set out under corporate governance
• Managers and leaders playing critical roles in ensuring that all policies and guidelines are adopted and followed
• Human resource professionals who actively contribute to the creation and implementation of policies and guidelines
• Internal and external auditors responsible for ensuring adherence to fair practices and guidelines
• Shareholders and other top management who need to make strategic decisions in line with the principles and requirements of corporate governance
• Legal advisors handling disputes and cases of non-adherence to universally accepted standards
• Any other professional interested in knowing more about the corporate governance code, principles, models, policies and best practices

Course Outline

The course covers the following aspects regarding the corporate governance code, principles, models, policies and best practices:

Module 1 – Key Players in the Corporate Governance Triangle

• Management
• Board of directors
• Shareholders

Module 2 – Objectives of Corporate Governance

• Market safety
• Investor protection
• Shareholder empowerment
• Greater holding value

Module 3 – Pillars of Good Corporate Governance

• Accountability
• Fairness
• Transparency
• Assurance
• Leadership and stakeholder management

Module 4 – Best Practices for Corporate Governance

• Building a competent board
• Aligning strategies with goals
• Being accountable
• Possessing a high level of ethics and integrity

Module 5 – Characteristics of Good Governance

• Participatory
• Consensus-oriented
• Accountable
• Transparent
• Responsive
• Effective and efficient
• Equitable and inclusive
• Abidance with rule of law

Module 6 – Models of Corporate Governance in Developed Capital Markets

• Anglo-US model
• Japanese model
• German model

Module 7 – Principles of the Corporate Governance Code

• Leadership
• Effectiveness
• Accountability
• Remuneration
• Shareholder relationships

Module 8 – Important Aspects when Framing Corporate Governance Policy

• Established laws
• Risk assessments
• Available strategies
• Relevant factors
• Compliance
• Beneficial outcomes
• Best practices
• Certified board of directors
• Clear roles and responsibilities
• Integrity and fairness
• Accountability and transparency