Board Secretary Masterclass: A Catalyst for Effective Board Governance
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board Secretary Masterclass: A Catalyst for Effective Board Governance | 21 Jun 2026 | 25 Jun 2026 | Riyadh, KSA | $ 3,900 | Register |
| Board Secretary Masterclass: A Catalyst for Effective Board Governance | 23 Aug 2026 | 27 Aug 2026 | Al-Khobar, KSA | $ 4,500 | Register |
| Board Secretary Masterclass: A Catalyst for Effective Board Governance | 15 Nov 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | Dubai, UAE | $ 3,900 | Register |
Board Secretary Masterclass: A Catalyst for Effective Board Governance
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board Secretary Masterclass: A Catalyst for Effective Board Governance | 21 Jun 2026 | 25 Jun 2026 | Riyadh, KSA | $ 3,900 |
| Board Secretary Masterclass: A Catalyst for Effective Board Governance | 23 Aug 2026 | 27 Aug 2026 | Al-Khobar, KSA | $ 4,500 |
| Board Secretary Masterclass: A Catalyst for Effective Board Governance | 15 Nov 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | Dubai, UAE | $ 3,900 |
Introduction
This Board Secretary Masterclass aims to examine the responsibilities and purposes of the Corporate Secretary’s office. The effective valuable role of a Corporate Secretary has evolved to become the focal point for governance operations and strategic influence between the Board and the Executive Management. This training course guides participants through the roles and responsibilities of the Corporate Secretary, the training course covers a wide range of topics such as their role as a catalyst for Governance, how to maintain Governance Administration, the foundations necessary for the job, how to manage meetings, Board dynamics, how to assist with Board evaluation and succession planning.
This training course will highlight:
- Governance overview
- Good governance principles
- The governance framework
- The board governance framework
- Corporate secretary job description
- Board governance meetings
- Board governance disclosures and reporting
- Board governance administration tasks
Objectives
- Gain a clear overview of good governance framework
- Understand the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the board
- Recognize the corporate secretary’s responsibilities
- Learn about their role as a catalyst for good governance
- Define corporate secretary’s duties and accountabilities
- Discuss corporate secretary role in managing corporate meetings from conception to follow-up
- Learn about their duties regarding disclosures and reporting obligations
- Gain an understanding about their several admin tasks
At the end of this Board Secretary Masterclass, you will be able to:
Training Methodology
This is a highly interactive masterclass, where all delegates will be encouraged to engage and participate, share, and gain from each other’s knowledge and experience. The classroom lectures will rely on a bullet-based slide presentation coupled with practical workshops, relevant case studies wherever applicable.
Who Should Attend?
This Board Secretary Masterclass is designed for the existing and potential Corporate Secretaries for all types of companies, listed and non-listed, public, and private sector as well as family owned and not for profit organizations. It is an essential primer for newly appointed and a perfect refresher for Secretaries seeking to deepen their involvement and value which will equip you with the essential knowledge and skill-set to fulfill your role successfully.
Course Outline
Day 1: The Corporate Secretary: A Catalyst for Governance
- Governance overview
- Good governance principles
- Governance framework
- Governance policies and procedures
- Governance disclosure and reporting
- Stakeholders mapping and engagement
Day 2: The Board-Corporate Secretary Relationship
- Board positioning within the power hierarchy
- Board’s governance roles, duties, and responsibilities
- Board formal offices
- Corporate secretary job description
- Corporate secretary roles, duties, and responsibilities
- Corporate secretary skills and competencies required
- Corporate secretary instruments, tools, and resources
Day 3: Board Governance Meetings
- Types of governance meetings
- General assembly meetings
- Board meetings
- Committee meetings
- Tasks before the meeting
- Tasks during the meeting
- Tasks after the meeting
Day 4: Board Governance Disclosures and Reporting
- Minutes of meetings
- Quarterly reports
- Annual reports
- Ad-hoc reports
- Tracking reports
- Integrated reporting
Day 5: Board Governance Administration
- Board annual plan
- Board evaluation
- Board dynamics
- Board training and development programs
- Board composition and succession planning
- Maintaining corporate statutory registers
- Corporate filing and record keeping
- Wrap-up and closing

