An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Enterprise Governance & Compliance
Navigating Regulatory Challenges
Course Overview
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, strong governance and compliance are essential for organizational resilience and success. This Enterprise Governance & Compliance training course equips senior leaders with the knowledge, strategies, and practical tools to navigate complex regulatory environments and strengthen governance frameworks.
This GLOMACS training course explores the latest regulatory trends, including corporate law, data protection, financial regulations, and ESG requirements. Through real-world case studies, participants will gain valuable insights from both successful governance transformations and challenging compliance scenarios.
Key Highlights:
- Focused content addressing industry-specific governance challenges and regulatory requirements.
- An interactive learning approach that emphasizes real-world applications.
- Insights into governance practices across multiple industries and jurisdictions.
- Practical frameworks to enhance board effectiveness, strengthen compliance structures, and build long-term governance advantages.
Training Objectives
By the conclusion of this Enterprise Governance & Compliance training course, participants will be able to:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the changing governance landscape.
- Develop strategic compliance approaches that align regulatory requirements with business goals.
- Apply risk management strategies tailored to specific regional business environments.
- Implement ethical leadership principles to foster a strong organizational culture.
- Utilize technology to improve governance oversight and streamline compliance monitoring.
- Address cross-border governance complexities within diverse regulatory frameworks.
Who should Attend?
The Enterprise Governance & Compliance training course is tailored a wide range of leadership however it will greatly benefit:
- Board Members
- C-Suite Executives
- General Counsels & Legal Directors
- Compliance & Risk Officers
- Government leaders looking to enhance their knowledge
- Managers and aspiring leaders
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Governance Frameworks and Regional Context
The Evolving Governance Landscape
- Current state of corporate governance in the Middle East and Africa
- Regional variations in governance frameworks
- Impact of global standards on local practices
- 2025 governance trends and outlook
- Balancing state ownership with public market requirements
- Implementation of ESG frameworks under Saudi Vision 2030
- Lessons for state-affiliated enterprises across the regions
Regulatory Frameworks
- Key regulatory bodies and their jurisdictions across the regions
- Recent regulatory developments
DAY 2: Compliance Management
Compliance Risk Assessment
- Methodologies for identifying compliance risks in Middle Eastern and African markets
- Creating a regional compliance risk matrix
- Prioritization frameworks for resource allocation
- Measuring compliance program effectiveness
Anti-Corruption Compliance
- Developing effective anti-corruption programs tailored to regional contexts
Data Protection and Privacy Compliance
- Regional data protection regulations:
- Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
- UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 on Personal Data Protection
- Nigeria's Data Protection Act 2023
- Cross-border data transfer requirements
- Technology solutions for data compliance management
DAY 3: Risk Management and Board Effectiveness
Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks
- Adapting ERM frameworks to Middle Eastern and African business contexts
- Integration of risk management with strategic planning
- Emerging risks specific to the regions in 2025
- The board's role in risk oversight
- Financial inclusion and regulatory risk balancing
- Climate risk integration into corporate strategy
Board Effectiveness
- Board composition and diversity considerations for regional contexts
- Director independence in concentrated ownership structures
- Board evaluation methodologies
- Committee structures and effectiveness
Board Crisis Management
- Interactive simulation of a crisis scenario
- Real-time decision-making under pressure
- Stakeholder communications management
- Post-crisis governance improvements
DAY 4: Financial Governance and Reporting
Financial Governance Frameworks
- Financial reporting standards and regional variations
- Audit committee responsibilities and best practices
- Internal control frameworks
- The impact of IFRS adoption across the regions
- Multi-country financial compliance management
- Capital markets engagement strategies
- Transparency initiatives and investor relations
ESG Reporting
- ESG reporting requirements and standards relevant to the regions
- Integration of ESG metrics into corporate performance evaluation
- Climate-related financial disclosures implementation
Technology in Financial Governance
- Digital transformation of financial controls
- AI and machine learning applications in financial compliance
- Blockchain for transparent financial reporting
- Cybersecurity considerations for financial systems
DAY 5: Ethical Leadership and Governance Innovation
Ethical Leadership in Regional Context
Cultural dimensions of ethical leadership in Middle Eastern and African contexts
- Building ethical organizational cultures
- Whistleblowing frameworks and implementation challenges
- Ethics and compliance integration
- Financial inclusion as an ethical governance objective
- Community engagement as a governance principle
- Balancing commercial objectives with social impact
Providers and Associations
Sessions in international locations
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