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Breaking barriers: a deep dive into ESG reporting challenges
In this hour long webinar our panel of ESG advisors and governance professionals discuss the evolution of ESG reporting, working with the board, why good reporting matters and how it can benefit your organisation. Read more
Electronic signatures – What are the risk elements and technical points of electronic signatures?
How do we ensure proper verification in the digital age, and what are the risks associated with electronic signatures? How can technology streamline your processes and benefit your organisation?. Read more
Companies House Reforms – the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
The implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act meant sudden changes to working practices for company registration. Join us as we discuss the best ways to navigate this landscape and develop your processes. Read more
Notaries – What they do and what you should look out for when choosing one
In this webinar our panel of experienced notaries and governance professionals discussed the role and benefits of notaries, and how to minimise risk in your organisation. Read more
Maximising success and avoiding risks in workplace investigations
Join our panel of experienced workplace investigation experts and governance professionals as we discuss how to correctly identify, filter and initiate workplace investigations to maximise success. Read more
Maximise Your Board Committee Effectiveness
Discover effective strategies to get more from your board’s committee such as how to build a solid committee structure to make it work, selecting the right committee members, and why relationships are the key to committee success. Read more
Proxy season recap: Retrospective on 2023 and what to look for in 2024
What are the key trends coming out of the 2023 proxy season? What impact are we seeing with proxy and executive compensation disclosures? This session covers the highlights that companies need to consider as they start strategising for the year ahead. Read more
The Value of an Effective Board Performance Review
An effective board performance review is a valuable strategic tool. An ineffective board review is a tick box exercise. We aim to highlight and give practical examples as well as some of the common challenges and pitfalls for those involved in the process. Read more
Cyber Risks and Resilience: How Boards Gain Control
Our panel of experts discussed: How the virtual world has accelerated a need for secure collaboration, Best practices for Embedding cyber security in your organisation, Developing a positive cyber security culture, How boards can lead by example, and how to develop a robust incident response plan. Read more
Addressing AIs Future Role in the Boardroom
This webinar took place on 14 September 2023, where the experts from Onboard and Independent Audit discussed the importance of the role of AI in the boardroom. Read more
Good Governance Driven by Data: The Answer to Surviving Business Shocks?
This webinar took place on Wednesday 24 May 2023 where experts from Diligent and Board Excellence along with governance professionals discussed the importance of understanding data to achieve good governance. Read more
Small Listed Companies Group and employee share plans
In all businesses, employees are a key group of stakeholders. Share schemes have long been used to incentivise and reward staff performance and to align their interests with those of the company. Read more
Discover Governance: Use your law or business degree to start your career with the board
Do you know what a career in governance entails? This webinar demonstrates how a law or business degree provides you with the foundation you need to be a company secretary or governance professional and how it can equip you with the skills you need to start a career that spans multiple sectors. Read more
Boardroom culture: ESG on the agenda
Join us for this insightful webinar where the experts from Diligent will discuss the importance of Boardroom Culture. Read more
AI and boardroom technology
In this insightful webinar, experts from AdminControl discuss the importance of AI and boardroom technology. Read more
Introduction to our Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme
Do you want to study towards becoming a Company Secretary or a Chartered Governance Professional in your field? Would you like to study a varied and structured course with flexible entry routes leading to Chartered status?. Read more
Introduction to our Foundation Programme qualification
Do you want to take the first step on your path to a career as a governance professional or company secretary?. Read more
Introduction to a Qualification in Charity Law and Governance
Whether you are currently working in charity governance or looking to start your career, having a solid understanding of the laws and regulations surrounding charities in England and Wales is essential to successfully performing the role of a governance professional. Read more
Subsidiary Governance: Have you got it right?
In this insightful webinar, experts from Sanne discuss the importance of structure and how getting the balance right in subsidiary governance is crucial to success. Read more
What could your risk report be missing?
Risk quantification can be both an enticing and intimidating exercise for a business to pursue. Reporting risk is often an ad hoc and highly interpretive process – Where can we incorporate standardisation in our methodology to ensure that we’re reporting on the whole picture?. Read more
BEIS audit and corporate governance consultation in relation to smaller companies
In this webinar we explore some of the issues and questions raised by the ‘Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance’ consultation. Read more
The future of audit – a conversation with Sir Jonathan Thompson
We are delighted to be joined by Sir Jonathan Thompson to talk to us about the Government’s consultation on the Future of Audit, and what the future of UK audit regulation might look like. Read more
Introduction to a Qualification in Academy Governance
There is a greater need than ever before for academy governance professionals who can provide the skills and knowledge that are crucial to the long-term success of their academy schools. Read more
The Good Governance Guide Series
‘The Good Governance Guide’ series will take you through the key concepts and steps to help you successfully navigate company law, corporate governance and compliance. Read more
Cognitive diversity: a difference future
Boardrooms are most comfortable with the familiar. Has a strong predilection for the safety of ‘similarity’ over ‘difference’ created an antipathy for (or even a suspicion of) the unexpected?. Read more
Introduction to a qualification in International Finance and Administration (IFA)
Are you interested in starting your career in the international finance sector?. Read more
Managing and supporting employee wellbeing
Safeguarding the health wellbeing of your workforce has never been more important as government restrictions are lifted. Read more
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Introduction to a qualification in corporate governance
Do you work in a governance support role? Would you like to get more structured training or want to refresh your knowledge of corporate governance codes and practices?. Read more
How does exclusion happen in your boardroom?
An interactive virtual workshop launch of the Mindful Exclusion report to improve the effectiveness of your board’s agenda, dynamics and composition. Read more
Effective communication during virtual board meetings – Getting it right
Communicating remotely on sensitive issues can be challenging. Regardless of their sector, magnitude and global reach, boards have been forced to think and act differently in this current climate. Read more
A stake in success: Re-imagining employee share plans for the 2020s
As governance professionals, many of you will have been closely involved with employee share plans. ProShare, our membership body for those working in the industry, has worked closely with the Social Market Foundation on their independent report. Read more
Introduction to a qualification in health service governance
A solid understanding of the laws and regulations surrounding health services in England and Wales is essential to successfully performing the role of a governance professional. Read more
Changing the narrative – Sustaining a corporate culture
Charting a new way for organisations to engage with employees. Read more
QCA Practical Guide to ESG
ESG topics are increasingly high profile, and when a company gets them right, this encourages investment and improves reputation. The topics can be complex, with few easy answers: attending this event should help with internal discussions and inform strategy. Read more
The Kids Company case - Impact on charity governance
The outcome of the court case into the governance of Kids Company has the potential to impact charity governance considerably. Read more
Are you covered against personal liability as a board member?
In this webinar our panel of experts from McGill and Partners and Herbert Smith Freehills, who will discuss clear and practical guidance as to the nature, extent and limitations of the twin protections. Read more
Closing the gender pay gap
What strategies should boards be implementing to better understand and close the gender pay gap within their organisations?. Read more
The vast, complex and ever-changing role of the director
In this webinar we pick up on the themes from our brand new title, Directors’ Handbook, which reflects the most recent changes to legislation and regulation. Read more
Celebrating women in governance - Beyond the glass ceiling
We have pulled together a fascinating panel of women from different sectors in governance to share their thoughts and experiences of working with the board. Read more
The impact of ESG activism on voting at AGMs
Our panel of experts discussed the current investor priorities, their expectations on ESG, and how they might use their voting power at AGMs to hold companies accountable. Read more
2021 – is your board ready?
Understand how your board needs to adapt to face the challenges of tomorrow. Read more
Trust me, I'm listed Practical perspectives on reporting
A series of webinars on themes from Trust me, I’m listed: Why the annual report matters and how to do it well, by Claire Bodanis. Read more
Running a successful hybrid AGM: Answering the FAQs
In this session, hear from the panellists who have been involved in hosting successful hybrid or virtual AGMs. Read more
Embracing the “E” in ESG
Governance professionals have a significant role to play in supporting their boards with assessing climate-related risks and opportunities. Read more
Does your verification process leave you vulnerable?
In this webinar, our panel debates some of the pain-points felt by company secretaries when it comes to verification of corporate reporting. Read more
Section 172 Reporting
The Small Listed Companies Group hosted a webinar in partnership with Design Portfolio to explore practical implementation measures, examples of best practice and Section 172 reporting trends. Read more
Changing the narrative with purpose
Organisations often talk about their purpose informing their strategy, goals, objectives and values. But what does that actually mean?. Read more
Subsidiary Governance Summit
Creating a Sustainable Future. Read more
The Future of Black Governance Professionals
This event focused on “The Future of Black Governance Professionals" and our panel used this opportunity to bring awareness of our network. Read more
Improving your board's diversity to maximise performance
Evidence is growing that now is the time for boards to challenge legacy thinking, and place diversity front and centre as a strategic business priority to accelerate change. Read more
Facing the future challenges of entity governance
In this webinar we reflect upon some of the ways in which governance professionals are currently managing their entities and subsidiaries, and to gauge their thoughts on what the future of entity governance will look like. Read more
Future of Governance
This webinar was hosted in partnership with PwC. Read more
Are you equipped to handle a cyber-breach?
The National Cyber Security Centre recently reported an increase in the number of cybersecurity breaches occurring during the COVID-19 crisis. Read more
Charity Governance Code refresh: findings from the consultation and next steps
The Charity Governance Code (the Code) was created ‘by the sector, for the sector’ to highlight good practice and lead on governance thinking. Read more
Introduction to a qualification in corporate governance
Do you work in a governance support role? Would you like to get more structured training or want to refresh your knowledge of corporate governance codes and practices?. Read more
Executive Pay in times of crisis
Executive pay is always an emotive issue, but this has been exacerbated by the issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, where so many organisations have cut or withdrawn dividends or furloughed staff in order to stay in business and we are, increasingly, seeing an expectation that executives will share the pain. Read more
Investor responses in the age of COVID-19 – in conversation with Sacha Sadan
In April, one of the world’s largest fund managers, Legal & General Investment Management, told investee companies to put their stakeholders first during the COVID-19 crisis. Read more
The implications of not centralising your corporate records
How accurate, really, are spreadsheets – particularly as a tool for effective governance. Read more
Changing the narrative: How big data and AI can support organisations within a governance framework
Imagine how your business performance would improve if you could leverage every bit of data you possessed. Read more
Changing the narrative: Responsible business beyond shareholder value
Responsible business is a hot topic in 2020, with calls for companies to serve society as a whole, not just their shareholders. Read more
Emerging best practices - lessons learned from a crisis
The way we operate within the boardroom has been tested in the last few months, and governance professionals have been under pressure to ensure board effectiveness in a time of extreme global uncertainty. Read more
Taking the proactive approach to governance
Recent high profile examples of companies who have been fined millions due to non-compliance have once again underscored the need for organisations to look at how they approach matters of governance and compliance. Read more
Improving the quality of your board evaluation
In this session, we explore some of the conclusions drawn and ask: what lessons have been learned? Are there any lessons can be drawn from evaluations of recent years? And what happens next?. Read more
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Holding virtual meetings in the age of COVID-19 (15 April)
In the wake of COVID-19, organisations are increasingly looking at ways to hold their board and committee meetings virtually. In this webinar, which is presented in association with Lorraine Young Board Advisory Services, we look at just some of the key considerations which will make a difference. Read more
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Webinar (2): What Covid-19 might mean for your AGM
A series of practical measures companies can take to best manage the risks of COVID-19 (April 2020). Possibilities of delaying, postponing or adjourning your processes. Read more
Webinar: Holding virtual meetings in the age of COVID-19
Key considerations for organisations to hold their board and committee meetings virtually. Presented in association with Lorraine Young Board Advisory Services (7th April 2020). Read more
Webinar: What Covid-19 might mean for your AGM
A series of practical measures companies can take to best manage the risks of COVID-19 (April 2020). Possibilities of delaying, postponing or adjourning your processes. Read more
Governance Ireland 2021 – Creating a sustainable future
Does the coming year present a fresh start for organisations, a chance to move on from the crises of 2020? More than ever, 2021 is the time for boards to think and act more dynamically and innovatively and look at what’s on their agenda to create a sustainable future. Read more
Diligent - Entity and Data Governance webinar
The role of the entity management system in underpinning modern governance practices is, by now, well established. Read more
Governance: beyond the pandemic - Recordings
At this virtual summit we discuss the pandemic and its impact upon the governance landscape. Read more
Charity Governance Summit
The implications of COVID-19 and beyond. Read more
Improving your board's diversity to maximise performance
Evidence is growing that now is the time for boards to challenge legacy thinking, and place diversity front and centre as a strategic business priority to accelerate change. Read more
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 – A Discussion of the Corporate Governance Changes Introduced by the Bill
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act received Royal Assent on 26th June 2020 and introduces the biggest reforms to the UK’s insolvency framework for almost 20 years. Read more
Modern Slavery - how ethical is your supply chain?
With modern supply chains so complex, how can organisations ensure they are robust, stable and ethical?. Read more
