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Mastering Board Governance Masterclass 2026

Closing the gap between governance frameworks that look impressive on paper and boards that are genuinely effective.

Scheduled dates (1)

  • 7 - 9 October 2026

    The Capital Empire Hotel, Sandton

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    In person & onlineRegister →

Overview

Why this programme

Many African countries have adopted governance codes modelled on global standards such as the OECD Principles, the World Bank governance frameworks and the IFC corporate governance guidelines. Countries like South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya have comprehensive codes such as King V, requiring independent directors, audit committees, risk management structures and transparency in financial reporting.

Most African companies' boards look impressive on paper - independent directors, detailed charters, ESG disclosures, annual evaluations. Yet governance failures still occur despite these structures. The gap lies in the illusions boards sometimes mistake for effectiveness: strong on paper, weaker in the room.

This masterclass works on that gap directly, using board simulations, evaluation instruments and charter design clinics.

Programme

  1. 01

    Day One - Foundations & Illusions

    • Arrival and networking coffee
    • Governance codes in Africa: King V, OECD Principles, IFC guidelines
    • The illusions of effectiveness: paper compliance versus boardroom reality
    • Independent directors: what independence actually requires
  2. 02

    Day Two - Structure & Oversight

    • Board charter design and terms of reference for fiduciary committees
    • Audit and risk committee effectiveness
    • ESG disclosure, integrated reporting and stakeholder accountability
    • Board information: what directors need versus what they receive
  3. 03

    Day Three - Evaluation & Practice

    • Board competence frameworks and skills matrices
    • Designing and running credible board evaluations
    • Boardroom dynamics, dissent and chair craft
    • Action planning for your own board

Brochure

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  • Pricing, payment terms and the registration form
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