The Role of the Company Secretary: Part 2

The company secretary and other governance professional roles play a critical role in helping boards to make the right decisions.

This course gives a thorough insight into the responsibilities of the company secretary and governance professional.  It follows on from Role of the Company Secretary Part 1 and identifies frameworks and tools which can support the company secretary or governance professional in performing their role effectively.

Participants will gain confidence in how to approach key areas of governance such as risk management, stakeholder engagement, navigating boardroom dynamics, the induction of new directors and the use of governance frameworks. The course will enhance your understanding of the Company Secretary as an advisor and influencer of the board and the organisation.

Who is this course for:

This governance training course is perfectly suited for those who: 

• have recently taken on, or are considering accepting, responsibilities for governance or the role of company secretary.  

• are working with or supporting a company secretary or governance professional, whether a CEO, chair, or executive support team or secretariat.

This training course is relevant to all sectors, including listed and private companies, and the principles can also be applied to governance within the public sector and the NHS. Governance professionals working in charities would be recommended to take Role of the Charity Secretary course.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the day you will understand:

1. Risk management frameworks, roles, and responsibilities.
2. Who are the stakeholders engaging with your organisation.
3. Stakeholder engagement and relevant legislation.
4. Board advisory and dynamics.
5. Board behaviors.
6. Director inductions.
7. The Company Secretary’s influence on the board and the organisation.
8. Governance frameworks.
9. Soft skills including board and senior management relationships, communication and influencing skills.

You will also receive:

• A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
• A certificate to show you have attended the course
• 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. This includes a subscription to G+C Magazine as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.

People who take this course often go on to book:

• Introduction to Corporate Governance
• Essential Corporate Governance
• Optimising the structure and composition of boards and committees 
• Essential Charity Governance
• Company Secretarial Practice for PLCs
• Effective Minute Taking

Useful CGI Resources:

• The Company Secretary's Checklists
• The Company Secretary's Handbook
• A wealth of further information and guidance on Company Secretarial practices can be found on our website.

Competency framework:

This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Entry/Emerging
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.