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Board Pack and Governance Document Compilation

South African boards and committees rely on board packs that are complete, consistent and easy to navigate under time pressure before meetings. This course teaches company secretaries and support staff to compile board packs, structure supporting papers, and format resolutions and governance documents so directors receive what they need in a clear, well organised format.

What you will be able to do

  • Compile a board pack in a logical sequence that supports efficient meeting preparation.
  • Structure supporting papers so directors can locate key information without searching.
  • Draft board resolutions using precise, unambiguous and legally consistent wording.
  • Apply consistent formatting, numbering and cross referencing across governance documents.
  • Coordinate submission deadlines and version control among multiple contributing departments.
  • Distribute board packs securely and confirm receipt ahead of scheduled meetings.

Course outline

  1. 01Anatomy of a Board Pack
  2. 02Sequencing Papers for Directors
  3. 03Drafting Clear Board Resolutions
  4. 04Formatting and Cross Referencing
  5. 05Coordinating Multiple Contributors
  6. 06Managing Deadlines and Version Control
  7. 07Confidentiality and Secure Distribution
  8. 08Common Governance Document Pitfalls

Who should attend

This course is designed for company secretaries, governance officers, board support staff and executive assistants who compile board packs and committee documentation.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 28 Aug 2026Online5US$900
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026Cairo5US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026Accra5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Kigali5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000
19 to 23 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
2 to 6 Nov 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026Lagos5US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026Harare5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Kampala5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Pretoria5R18,000
21 to 25 Dec 2026Cape Town5R18,000

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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