The Board Directors' Programme  Course

The Board Directors' Programme Course

Intermediate | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title The Board Directors' Programme Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Introduction 

The Board Directors' Programme equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to become an effective board member, including:

  • Competitive advantage and how to leverage it for sustainable success
  • Engaging with diverse stakeholder perspectives
  • Developing your capability to influence and manage board relations
  • The value of corporate, social and community responsibility.

The programme empowers board member to diagnose and respond to your board's specific challenges.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

Current and future board members, and those who work with them (including executive and non-executive directors).

Course Objectives

For individuals:

  • Understand how to add value and determine competitive advantage in your organisation
  • Gain the self-confidence to maximize your role on the board
  • Develop the skills and knowledge to facilitate others to fulfil both their individual and collective potential

For organizations:

  • Develop board members who fully understand their roles and obligations, and who appreciate the value of shared goals
  • Generate greater loyalty, retention and productivity throughout your organization
  • Develop an approach that supports your organization’s reputation and is in line with your values and ethics
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Course Modules

Programme Outline

Board structure and responsibilities

  • The composition, role and dynamics of boards, including director relationships and their effect on the functioning of the board
  • Board diversity
  • The contribution of sub-committees and non-executive directors

Strategic performance (your own, your board's and your organization’s)

  • How to engage fully with stakeholders.
  • How to influence and effectively manage relations.
  • When boards become dysfunctional.
  • Your organization’s competitive advantage and how to leverage it.
  • Governance and its role in sustainable success.
  • The importance of corporate, social and community responsibility and reputation.

The programme also covers

  • Role and contribution of investors
  • How to get on to a Board
  • Moral dilemmas
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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