MASTERCLASS ON BUILDING HIGH-PERFORMANCE BOARDS – DYNAMICS & EFFECTIVENESS
Enhancing Boardroom Performance, Governance, and Strategic Oversight
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 05 – 06 Nov 2025 | Riyadh, KSA | USD 1995 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Boards of directors play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction, governance integrity, and long-term sustainability of organizations. However, achieving high performance in the boardroom requires more than compliance—it demands dynamic collaboration, clarity of roles, and strategic leadership.
This intensive 2-day masterclass equips board members, company secretaries, and senior executives with the tools and insights to elevate board effectiveness. The course explores the inner workings of high-performing boards, including governance structures, decision-making dynamics, accountability mechanisms, and strategic engagement.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the attributes of high-performance boards and directors
• Clarify the roles and responsibilities of board members versus management
• Strengthen board dynamics, communication, and group decision-making
• Apply governance frameworks and performance evaluation tools
• Enhance boardroom leadership and strategic influence
Key Benefits of Attending
• To improve board effectiveness, cohesion, and strategic contribution
• To align board activities with organizational vision and stakeholder interests
• To strengthen ethical leadership and corporate governance
• To foster trust, transparency, and accountability in boardroom interactions
• To develop board self-assessment and succession planning capabilities
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Board members and non-executive directors
• C-suite executives who report to the board
• Company secretaries and governance professionals
• Investors, stakeholders, and trustees
• Corporate leaders preparing for board appointments
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Strategic governance and oversight practices
• Board communication and stakeholder engagement
• Conflict resolution and consensus building in the boardroom
• Ethical decision-making and regulatory compliance
• Board performance measurement and improvement
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• More effective, strategic, and collaborative board leadership
• Stronger alignment between board governance and business performance
• Improved stakeholder confidence through transparent board conduct
• Enhanced board succession and diversity planning
• Greater resilience and adaptability at the board level
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Best practices in governance, oversight, and board composition
• Case Studies – Boardroom successes and failures across sectors
• Workshops – Role simulations, decision-making exercises, and board assessments
• Peer Exchange – Experience sharing among board professionals and executives
• Tools – Board evaluation templates, governance checklists, and strategic dashboards
Course Outline
Detailed 2-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Board Fundamentals and Dynamics
Module 1: Characteristics of High-Performance Boards (07:30 – 09:30)
• Board composition, diversity, and competencies
• Effective vs. dysfunctional boards – case contrasts
• Understanding fiduciary, strategic, and oversight roles
Module 2: Roles and Responsibilities (09:45 – 11:15)
• Differentiating the board and executive management
• Accountability, independence, and delegation
• Legal and ethical duties of board members
Module 3: Workshop – Board Composition Review (11:30 – 01:00)
• Evaluating current board skillsets and diversity
• Creating a board skills matrix and succession plan
Module 4: Enhancing Boardroom Dynamics (02:00 – 03:30)
• Communication styles, groupthink, and psychological safety
• Managing conflicts, dominant personalities, and underperformance
Day 2: Strategic Oversight and Board Effectiveness
Module 5: Strategic Role of the Board (07:30 – 09:30)
• Providing direction and approving strategy
• Oversight of financial performance and risk
• Role in sustainability and long-term value creation
Module 6: Board Evaluations and Accountability (09:45 – 11:15)
• Evaluation tools: self, peer, and external reviews
• Board KPIs and performance reporting
• Linking evaluations to improvement and renewal
Module 7: Workshop – Board Self-Assessment Simulation (11:30 – 01:00)
• Using sample tools to rate board performance
• Action planning for board development
Module 8: Building a Future-Ready Board (02:00 – 03:30)
• Succession planning and onboarding new members
• Integrating ESG, digital, and innovation oversight
• Final reflections and peer feedback
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Building High-Performance Boards – Dynamics & Effectiveness, validating their advanced understanding of effective governance, strategic leadership, and collaborative boardroom practices.