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Boardroom Readiness for Executives and Aspiring Directors

Stepping into the boardroom, whether as a presenting executive or a new director, requires skills that operational management does not teach. This course prepares senior managers and aspiring directors to contribute with confidence and gravitas at board level. It covers how boards think, how to present to them, and how to navigate the dynamics of high stakes governance discussions.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain how a board operates and what directors are accountable for.
  • Prepare and present clearly and persuasively to a board of directors.
  • Anticipate the questions and concerns that directors typically raise.
  • Read and contribute to boardroom dynamics and discussions.
  • Understand the shift in perspective from management to governance.
  • Build the executive presence expected at board level.

Course outline

  1. 01How Boards Think and Operate
  2. 02The Role and Duties of Directors
  3. 03Preparing Board Papers and Presentations
  4. 04Presenting With Confidence and Gravitas
  5. 05Handling Tough Board Questions
  6. 06Navigating Boardroom Dynamics
  7. 07From Management to Governance Thinking
  8. 08Building Your Board Level Presence

Who should attend

This course suits senior managers who present to boards, executives preparing for board roles, and professionals aspiring to non executive directorships.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Maseru2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
20 to 21 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
21 to 22 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
22 to 23 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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Next session
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