Description

Why this programme?

The Director (NED) Development Programme is designed for aspiring Non-Executive Directors, executives transitioning into governance roles, and CGISA/CSSA students. This programme provides a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and governance universe, governance architecture, strategic oversight, risk management, and finance for boards. It also covers stakeholder management and sustainability, board functioning and dynamics, and ISO 37000 principles. Participants will gain practical insights and strategic skills to excel in board leadership, with the added benefit of engaging at the FluidRock Annual Conference for networking and industry exposure.

Key Details:

• Duration: 8-months, 4 Study Blocks, 20 days

Schedule:

• Week 1: 17 – 19 February 2026
• Week 2: 10 – 11 March 2026
• Week 3: 09 – 10 June 2026
• Week 4: 12 – 13 August 2026

Areas of Impact:

• Leadership: Inspires excellence, empowers others, values diversity, drives continuous improvement
• Governance: Legal and regulatory environment, corporate governance, board governance protocols, risk and compliance
• Organisation: External perspective, commercial proficiency, navigating organisations, digital literacy
• Communication:  Trusted partner, skilful communicator, influence and impact, stakeholder management and collaboration
• Performance:  Planning and organising, attention to detail, quality and completeness, solutions orientated
• Personal: Emotionally savvy, resilience, learning agility, influence and impact, growth orientation

Programme Structure:

• The Changing Legal and Regulatory Landscape of Corporate Governance – Advanced Level
• Insights into the Legislative Framework: Companies Act & Amendments Act – Advanced Level
• Understanding King V: Governance Framework – Advanced Level
• Effective Directorship Workshop – Intermediate Level
• Best practice on Communication and Information Flow between board, committees and management (JSE) – Intermediate Level
• Financial Oversight – Intermediate Level
• Sustainability and Stakeholder Management – Intermediate Level
• Strategic Oversight and Risk Governance – Intermediate Level
• Board Functioning and Dynamics – Intermediate Level