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This part of "The World of Directorship - Certificate in Board Directorship" examines the role, authority and legal responsibilities of an effective director.



The topics that this module will cover include:

  • Director role and responsibilities - including the role of the chairman, executive directors and non-executive directors (including independent directors and nominated directors).
  • Directors' legal duties, as well as the law and regulations impacting upon directors.
  • Managing versus directing.
  • The role and responsibilities of the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, chief risk officer, head of internal audit and the board secretary.
  • Key dilemmas facing directors.
  • Directors' rights, duties, liabilities and roles.
  • Chairman and CEO role separation.
  • The attributes of an effective director.
  • Director diversity and board structure and composition: the balanced board (including succession planning).
  • Board processes and protocols.
  • Board committees and committee oversight.


Workshop Details:

Date: 04-05 March 2024

Time:

  • 08:30am - 5:30pm KSA
  • 09:30am - 6:30pm UAE

Format: Classroom workshop

Location: Financial Academy Classrooms in their new headquarters at King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).


Kindly check the location below:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Financial+Academy/@24.7663522,46.6413171,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3e2ee3004879b86d:0x62f2ed05d23f41de!8m2!3d24.7663522!4d46.6413171!16s%2Fg%2F11vm7jdp_y?hl=en-SA&entry=ttu

The venue is accessible through District Gate No. 2, and you can find it by heading to Building No. 2.07 C. at the 3rd floor.

Special parking spaces are provided for trainees in the academy building on floors B2-B3.


Who should attend?

This workshop is designed to meet the development needs of existing, new and aspiring members of Boards of Directors and Board Committees, as well as the needs of advisors and senior executives who report to the board or board committees .

Participants are required to currently hold or recently (within the preceding 3 years) have held either a director seat or a senior management position within an organization; and have basic English literacy.


Workshop fees

Price per person for two day workshop:

  • Non-Member USD 4,520
  • Associate USD 4,300
  • Member USD 3,990
  • Fellow USD 3,470


Rates above are exclusive of VAT and any WHT and effective as at 7 December 2023; the fees include the cost of first refresher course and examination


Special rates are available for companies wishing to purchase multiple seats - please ask us for more information.




The Workshop of Directorship

This workshop is one of 4 modules which together form "The World of Directorship Certificate in Board Directorship". This programme encompasses the core knowledge and awareness that is necessary to function effectively as a director and covers:


  • An in-depth view of the role, responsibilities and legal duties of an effective director;
  • An understanding of the characteristics of an effective board and board roles;
  • The issues and processes associated with formulating strategic and business plans and achieving strategic leadership. Sound knowledge of accounting, financial and risk terms and concepts; and
  • An in-depth perspective of the accounting, finance, control and corporate reporting functions.



Location

The Financial Academy , King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).
https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Financial+Academy/@24.7663522,46.6413171,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3e2ee3004879b86d:0x62f2ed05d23f41de!8m2!3d24.7663522!4d46.6413171!16s%2Fg%2F11vm7jdp_y?hl=en-SA&entry=ttu
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The venue is accessible through District Gate No. 2, and you can find it by heading to Building No. 2.07 C. at the 3rd floor.
Special parking spaces are provided for trainees in the academy building on floors B2-B3.
More details will be shared closer to the workshop date and time.

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Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to vandana.h@gccbdi.org

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