Upcoming Courses

In today’s complex landscape, boards are under increasing pressure to not only meet legal obligations but to lead with integrity, inclusivity, and vision. This one-day workshop challenges senior leaders to reimagine the boardroom as a driver of equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EEDI) - not as a checkbox, but as a strategic advantage.

An essential insight into the principles and practices of charity governance.

A one day virtual or face-to-face course on effective minute taking that offers a toolkit of skills which will boost your confidence in the writing and presenting of accurate minutes.

Learn how boards and committees should be structured and who should sit on them.

What are the pitfalls of deploying AI when it comes to privacy, security, IP and discoverability? This masterclass allows company secretaries and Board members to do a deep dive into AI, when looking at ways to use AI to innovate within the secretariat.

This interactive course provides practical guidance on how to overcome most problems faced by minute takers and to achieve accurate minute taking.

This virtual workshop is designed for the Chairs of charity Boards, and/ or Board-level Committees. The workshop focuses not just on the practical side of chairing, but also in understanding the human dynamics and behaviours that can support Chairs in developing their unique approach to role modelling and leading an effective and impactful Board. Course costs (ex VAT) Non-member - £159 Professional subscriber - £140  Member - £125

As territories around the world are introducing AI legislation, e.g. the EU AI Act, this masterclass covers the essential responsibilities that the secretariat and Board have around compliance of AI. We examine the AI legislative horizon and what needs to be in place for operational AI governance and for boardroom oversight. Furthermore, it will address how AI requires the co-ordination of Legal, Risk, and Ethics. If not properly managed, these matters will slow down AI deployments. Learn how to ensure there is co-ordinated effort to manage AI across these critical functions, to ensure AI deployments are a success.

Board performance reviews, also known as board effectiveness reviews or evaluations, are a critical tool for organisations to continuously improve governance and board-level decision making. If performed well, they enable boards and individual directors to improve the quality and effectiveness of their discussions and decisions. This training course supports those with board review experience who are either looking to develop their skills as an internal board reviewer or develop an external review offering as a consultant. It will use practical examples and peer-to-peer learning to help delegates think through the whole board review process from initial engagement to implementing outcomes and offer ideas for maximising the value of board reviews to everyone who participates in them.

Learn how to in tackle the governance responsibilities of a Company Secretary.

Develop your governance knowledge and skills to tackle the core day-to-day aspects of a Company Secretary role.

A one day virtual or face-to-face course on effective minute taking that offers a toolkit of skills which will boost your confidence in the writing and presenting of accurate minutes.