The Strategic Role of the Board and Governance

The Board of Directors is the ultimate steward of organizational strategy, yet many Boards struggle to move beyond financial oversight to provide deep strategic guidance and challenge. This course is designed to sharpen the strategic capabilities of Board members and corporate secretaries. It focuses on best practices in corporate governance related to strategy: effective oversight of strategic planning, risk management, executive compensation alignment, and managing the dynamic relationship with the CEO. Participants will learn how to structure Board discussions to focus on forward-looking strategic issues and ensure the long-term sustainable success of the enterprise.