Corporate Governance Synopsis

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.

Content:

• Module A: The Need for Corporate Governance
  • A brief history
  • King and the triple bottom line
  • The seven characteristics of good corporate governance
• Module B: Boards and Directors
  • Board composition
  • Board committees and their purpose
  • Performance measurement of directors
• Module C: From Governance to Sustainability
  • Triple bottom line revisited
  • Social sustainability
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Sustainability reporting

• 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.