International Training on Leadership and Governance

For Boards and Senior Executives | ECAS Institute

Course Background

Strong leadership and effective governance are critical for organizational success. This course, offered by ECAS, equips board members, senior executives, and decision-makers with corporate governance knowledge, leadership best practices, and strategic oversight skills.

Participants will explore board effectiveness, corporate ethics, financial stewardship, risk management, stakeholder engagement, ESG, digital transformation, and crisis leadership in a global context.

Course Objectives

Understand and apply corporate governance principles for transparency and ethical leadership.

Enhance board effectiveness through improved decision-making and risk management.

Develop leadership strategies for sustainable growth and innovation.

Strengthen financial stewardship and fiduciary responsibilities.

Address governance challenges including compliance, crises, and corporate social responsibility.

Foster a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making.

Navigate emerging trends such as digital governance, ESG frameworks, and global regulations.

Improve board dynamics, communication, and collaboration.

What You Will Learn

Roles and responsibilities of board members and executives.

Best practices for board leadership and strategic planning.

Corporate ethics, compliance, and legal responsibilities.

Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Financial oversight and performance monitoring.

Crisis management and leadership under uncertainty.

Stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.

Emerging governance trends: ESG, digital transformation, and sustainable leadership.

Training Modules

NoModuleDetails1Principles and Frameworks of Corporate GovernanceFundamentals, roles, structures, independence, diversity, compliance requirements.2Strategic Leadership and Board EffectivenessLeadership styles, strategic oversight, board dynamics, performance evaluation.3Financial Oversight and Risk ManagementFinancial responsibilities, budgeting, reporting, risk assessment, crisis leadership.4Stakeholder Engagement and Corporate ResponsibilityStakeholder management, CSR, communication strategies, ethics.5Emerging Trends in Corporate GovernanceESG integration, digital transformation, DEI, global best practices.6Crisis Leadership and Decision-Making Under PressureCrisis management, scenario planning, resilience, leadership under uncertainty.

Target Participants

Board members, senior executives, corporate directors, policymakers, investors, and professionals responsible for governance and strategic leadership. Aspiring leaders seeking executive roles will also benefit.

Training Style

Interactive sessions with expert-led discussions, case studies, boardroom simulations, scenario-based exercises, leadership coaching, and access to digital resources and governance tools.

Register & Contact

Email: info@ecasiafrica.org

Payment should be sent to our bank account before the start of training. Proof of payment to be sent via email.

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About ECAS Institute

ECAS Institute provides independent training, research, and consulting in climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, agriculture, and sustainable development. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, we work across Africa and globally with partners from the UK, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Germany, and the USA.