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Event Summary

Join our Corporate Governance and Risk Management online training to gain essential knowledge and practical insights into effective board leadership and governance. This course covers directors’ duties under Section 172 of the Companies Act, board structures and responsibilities, and the fundamentals of risk management including risk appetite, internal controls, and the board’s role in managing emerging threats such as cyber risks.

Discover how to integrate ESG principles and sustainability reporting into your organisation and explore how ethical leadership and stakeholder engagement are transforming modern governance.

Led by our expert trainer, examine key frameworks and regulations such as the UK Corporate Governance Code, the “Comply or Explain” approach, and the roles of regulators such as the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and the emerging Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA).

Explore how AI, digital tools, and global trends are reshaping the governance landscape.

Leave the course with the knowledge and practical tools to boost board effectiveness, manage risk and support ethical leadership.

Trainers

Syed Hussain

Enterprise Risk Management and Governance Expert Trainer

Who should attend

Anyone working in governance support roles across the public and private sectors, including:

Company Secretaries
Governance Officers
Executive and Non-Executive Directors
Board Advisors
Risk and Compliance Professionals
Executive Assistants to Boards
Internal Auditors
Policy and Strategy Leads

Online Training

Participate in live training online
Group work and practical scenarios
Course materials

The trainer did a great job in keeping everyone focused but allowing interesting discussions to develop.
James Wyatt, Haltermann Carless Uk Limited

Trainer was excellent, knowledgeable and very clear and engaging
Julie Hartshorn, Futures Housing Group

Very thought provoking
Trudie Hills, lloyds Banking Group

Course Outcomes

Learn the fundamentals of corporate governance and its relevance across sectors
Understand the legal duties of directors and the roles of key governance figures like NEDs and Company Secretaries
Assess board effectiveness and identify traits of high-performing boards
Explore how organisations manage risk and internal controls, including defining risk appetite
Gain guidance on how to incorporate ESG and sustainability into strategic decision-making
Recognise good and poor governance practices through real-world case studies and current trends
Understand cyber risks, ensuring adequate expertise within the board, and establishing clear lines of responsibility and reporting

Agenda

10:00 – 10:15

Welcome and Introduction to the Day

Syed Hussain

Enterprise Risk Management and Governance Expert Trainer

10:15 – 10:45

Understanding Corporate Governance

What corporate governance means in simple terms
Why it’s important for both public and private organisations
Key principles and codes
“Comply or Explain” explained
Who regulates governance (FRC and ARGA), the shift from FRC to ARGA

10:45 - 11:30

How Boards Drive Accountability and Strategic Oversight

What directors are legally responsible for (Companies Act 2006)
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Role of Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)
The Company Secretary’s role
Board effectiveness review
How boards help shape company strategy

Take part in a breakout session where you will discuss traits of an effective board – what have you seen work or fail?

11:30 – 11:45

Morning Break

11:45 -12:25

Managing Risk & Internal Controls

What “risk appetite” means and why it matters
How companies check their internal controls (Provision 29)
Tools to manage and report risk
Who’s responsible for managing risk
Control assurance and board level oversight
Cyber risks and the Cyber Governance Code of Practice

Take part in an exercise – how does your organisation define risk appetite?

12:25 – 13:00

ESG, Sustainability & Long-Term Strategy

What ESG stands for and why it matters
Rules around sustainability reporting
Leading ethically and engaging stakeholders

Take part in an exercise – how can your board include ESG in its strategy?

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 14:30

Governance in Practice

What happens when governance goes wrong: Carillion, Post Office, Horizon, P&O
What good governance looks like – Unilever, M&S, John Lewis
Whistleblowing and internal reporting frameworks

14:30 - 14:50

Boardroom Dynamics & Decision-Making

How boards make decisions together
Why it’s good to have different views
How to avoid groupthink
Why diversity and inclusion matter in boardrooms

14:50 - 15:00

Afternoon Break

15:00 -15:15

What’s Changing in Governance?

New trends: AI and digital tools
What stakeholders expect today
Global changes to keep an eye on
Quick Wins: 5 things boards should start doing now

15:15 - 15:30

Questions & Wrap-Up

Final questions and discussion

15:30

Closing remarks

Course Leader

Syed Hussain is a Strategic and Technology Risk Leader with over 20 years of expertise in Enterprise Risk Management and Governance. He is a trusted expert in designing and implementing enterprise risk management frameworks and governance structures that align seamlessly with organisational goals.

With a proven track record of delivering impactful risk assessments, driving strategic risk initiatives, and influencing decision-making at the C-suite level, Syed brings extensive experience across various sectors, including insurance, banking, rail, healthcare, consulting, and public services.

Syed Hussain

Enterprise Risk Management and Governance Expert Trainer

CPD

This course is CPD Certified.

Contribute 5.5 hours towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and receive a certificate of attendance.

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Event Summary

Course Outcomes

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