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Improving Board Effectiveness and Dynamics

Focuses on the human and structural factors that make boards work well, from composition and information flow to trust and constructive debate. The programme offers practical tools to diagnose where a board is falling short and to strengthen how directors work together. It reflects the governance journeys of organisations across Africa, from young high growth firms to established institutions.

What you will be able to do

  • Diagnose the drivers of board effectiveness and common failure points.
  • Improve board composition, diversity and the balance of skills.
  • Strengthen the quality and timeliness of information reaching directors.
  • Foster a culture of trust, candour and constructive challenge.
  • Run board evaluations that lead to genuine improvement.
  • Clarify the roles of the chair, executives and non executive directors.

Course outline

  1. 01What Makes Boards Effective
  2. 02Composition and Skills Balance
  3. 03Information and Board Papers
  4. 04Boardroom Culture and Trust
  5. 05Constructive Challenge and Debate
  6. 06Roles and Boundaries
  7. 07Board Evaluation for Improvement
  8. 08Building an Improvement Roadmap

Who should attend

Board chairs, non executive directors, executive directors and company secretaries seeking to lift board performance.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Online3US$900
24 to 26 Aug 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000

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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