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Delegation of Authority and Approvals Framework Design

Teaches governance and finance teams how to build a clear delegation of authority framework that speeds up decisions while keeping proper controls in place. Delegates learn to set approval limits, map decision rights and align delegations with the board mandate and financial policies. Examples reflect the layered structures found in African groups, subsidiaries and public entities.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the purpose of a delegation of authority framework.
  • Map decision rights from the board down to operational levels.
  • Set approval limits that balance speed and control.
  • Align delegations with financial and procurement policies.
  • Manage sub delegation, acting arrangements and exceptions.
  • Review and keep the delegation framework current.

Course outline

  1. 01Foundations of Delegated Authority
  2. 02Mapping Decision Rights
  3. 03Setting Approval Limits
  4. 04Aligning with Financial Policies
  5. 05Sub Delegation and Acting Roles
  6. 06Handling Exceptions and Overrides
  7. 07Documenting the Framework
  8. 08Review and Maintenance

Who should attend

Company secretaries, governance officers, finance and procurement managers, and executives responsible for approval structures and internal controls.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Dubai2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Pretoria2R10,000
5 to 6 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026Online2US$900
26 to 27 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Kigali2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000
14 to 15 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000

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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