Board Induction, Evaluation and Director Development

Focuses on the practices that keep a board capable over time, from structured induction of new directors to honest board evaluation and ongoing development. Delegates learn to design induction programmes, run performance evaluations and build development plans for individual directors and the board as a whole. Examples reflect listed companies, state owned entities and family businesses in the region.

What you will be able to do

Design an effective induction programme for new directors.
Clarify director roles, duties and expectations early.
Plan and run board and committee performance evaluations.
Give and receive constructive feedback at board level.
Build development plans that close identified skills gaps.
Track board capability and succession over time.

Course outline

01The Board Capability Lifecycle
02Designing Director Induction
03Clarifying Roles and Expectations
04Board and Committee Evaluation
05Feedback at Board Level
06Director Development Plans
07Succession and Skills Mapping
08Sustaining Board Effectiveness

Who should attend

Company secretaries, board chairs, non-executive directors, governance officers and human resources leaders who support board effectiveness.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Online	2	US$900
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100

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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We can run Board Induction, Evaluation and Director Development privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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