GCC BDI Workshop - Risk Oversight - The Role of the Board

The Board's focus on effective risk oversight is critical to setting the tone and culture towards effective risk management .

The topics this Module will include:

• Risk management frameworks
• Risk governance structures
• Risk appetite
• Risk culture and risk maturity models
• Risk assurance – roles and responsibilities, control effectiveness assessment and effective board reports
• Emerging risks, including cyber, climate change, fast moving risks, scenario planning and stress testing

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.

Event Details

Date: 14-15 August 2024

Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm (KSA Time)

11:00am- 7:00pm (UAE Time)

Format: Online zoom platform

Facilitator: John Crawley, Senior External Associate, GCC Board Directors Institute

Special Online workshop fees

• Non-member- USD 1,800
• Associate- USD 1,800
• Member- USD 1,550
• Fellow- USD 1,550

Rates above are exclusive of VAT and effective as at 17 May 2020

Special rates are available for companies wishing to purchase multiple seats - please ask us for more information on vandana.h@gccbdi.org.

*Participants who have completed the Certificate in Board Directorship, and who have been Certified, are eligible to take the Diploma. This workshop can be taken as an Elective module for Diploma participants.