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.

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

01How Boards Think and Operate
02The Role and Duties of Directors
03Preparing Board Papers and Presentations
04Presenting With Confidence and Gravitas
05Handling Tough Board Questions
06Navigating Boardroom Dynamics
07From Management to Governance Thinking
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

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 Boardroom Readiness for Executives and Aspiring Directors 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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