An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
The Role of Directors and the Boards
Generating Insight & Understanding for Successful Board Directorship
Course Overview
This Role of Directors and the Boards training course is designed to provide delegates with a comprehensive overview of the roles, the duties and the legal responsibilities of Directors and the Boards. When it comes to leading and overseeing the activities of organisations, Board Directors play a crucial role. They offer strategic guidance, play a pivotal part in corporate decision making, and help ensure legal and ethical compliance of the companies they lead. Having a clear-sighted understanding of the roles and responsibilities they are asked to fulfil is therefore the foundation on which Directors can execute and perform at a high level.
In this demanding 5-day training course, participants will explore the roles of Directors and the Board in-depth. Delegates will learn what it takes to offer sound strategic guidance to the organisation, how to reach critical decisions, and engage effectively with senior stakeholders and the CEO. Other topics will see the delegates engage with their leadership responsibilities, and explore leadership aspects such as culture, executive team formation and fostering innovation and creativity. As a result, delegates will return to their organisations with increased competence and confidence, both as a director and as a member of the board.
This GLOMACS the Role of Directors and the Boards training course will highlight:
- Cementing Your Understanding of Directorship and Board Membership
- Fiduciary Duties, Oversight and Governance
- Strategy, Decision Making and Risk Management
- Leadership and Mentorship at Director Level
- Organisational Culture and Design
Training Objectives
At the end of this Role of Directors and the Boards training course, you will have learned how to:
- Understand the role of the Director and the Board in-depth
- Carry out your fiduciary responsibilities with confidence
- Shape or Mould the strategic direction of your organisation
- Influence senior stakeholders, both internal and external, as well as the CEO
- Apply decision-making and risk-management strategies
Who should Attend?
This GLOMACS the Role of Directors and the Boards training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Newly appointed Directors
- Newly appointed Board Members
- Individuals about to be promoted to Director or Board-level role
- Directors who might benefit from deepening or refreshing their understanding of the roles of Directors and the Board
- All individuals who have a requirement to understand the roles of Directors and the Board
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: Directors and the Board – Gaining an Overview
- The Director – roles, responsibilities, and expectations
- The Board – what it is, what it does and why it matters
- Executive and Non-Executive Directors
- Current challenges of Board membership
- The future of Board membership
DAY 2: Fiduciary Duties, Oversight and Governance
- Explaining fiduciary duties
- Monitoring organizational performance
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Shaping and maintaining effective internal policies and controls
- CEO selection and succession planning
DAY 3: Strategic Planning, Decision Making and Risk Management
- The interconnection of vision, mission, and strategy
- Applied strategic thinking for Directors
- Introducing Strategy Maps and the Balanced Scorecard
- Conducting a SWOT and PESTEL Analysis
- Strategic Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
DAY 4: Leadership and Mentorship Duties
- Forming a strong Executive team
- Enabling the Middle Management layer
- Influencing external Stakeholders
- The importance of role modelling at a senior level
- Unleashing creativity and innovation for strategic success
DAY 5: Shaping a High-Performance Culture and Organisational Design
- The importance of culture
- Culture and Emotional Intelligence
- Change and Cultural transformation
- Organisational Design
- Insight to action – planning where to go from here
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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