Governance and Leadership - Keys to sustainable success!

The success of any organization—especially one entrusted with public funds—depends on strong, transparent, and effective governance and leadership.

At the heart of this governance structure is the board of directors. Understanding its purpose, composition, and responsibilities, as well as the distinct role each director plays, is essential. This governance dynamic must also be viewed in relation to the responsibilities of the president or CEO and the broader executive team.

This four‑day seminar, designed for executives, board members, and chairpersons, explores the essential dimensions of governance and leadership, along with key topics such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital trust.

Alternatively, we can offer this training in a series of 12 webinars.

What every leader should know about AI

Artificial Intelligence is transforming every sector, and its rapid rise makes it essential for leaders to understand both its power and its pitfalls.

This training offers a clear, comprehensive introduction to the origins of AI, the fundamentals of AI and large language models, and the risks organizations must anticipate.

Participants explore real‑world applications and limitations, upcoming regulatory frameworks, and the ways employees are already using these tools—often without formal guidance.

By the end of the session, leaders gain the insight needed to prepare their organization, harness AI responsibly, and turn emerging technologies into strategic advantages.

Strategic planning and thinking

In today’s rapidly evolving environment, change has become a defining and permanent feature of organizational life.

To remain effective and competitive, organizations must strengthen both their strategic thinking and their strategic planning capabilities. This discipline enables directors and senior executives to step back from day‑to‑day pressures, examine assumptions with rigor, and consider broader perspectives. By cultivating these competencies, leaders are better positioned to develop a coherent strategic plan and a robust risk management program aligned with emerging realities.

This training provides the structured frameworks required to navigate complexity and support long‑term organizational resilience and success.

Being a chair person

The chairperson plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective functioning of both the board and its committees.

Strong leadership at the chair level directly influences meeting quality, decision‑making, and overall governance performance.

This training provides a clear and structured overview of the roles and responsibilities of the chair and committee members, helping participants understand expectations, boundaries, and best practices.

Through practical guidance and proven techniques, the session equips leaders with tools to enhance collaboration, improve meeting dynamics, and strengthen the overall effectiveness of the board and its committees.

Participants leave better prepared to foster a more efficient and productive governance environment.

Digital trust

Digital trust has become essential to maintaining user confidence in an increasingly connected world.

While users expect their data to be protected and to interact with organizations they can rely on, cyberrisks are also growing in scale and inevitability, creating pressure for organizations to align user expectations, legal obligations, strategic priorities, and technological risk management.

At the same time, governments are strengthening privacy requirements through regulations such as Law 25, Bill C‑27, and the GDPR.

This training introduces the core concepts of digital trust and provides a structured approach to integrating these elements into an organization’s overall risk management strategy.

Enterprise Risk Management

Effective risk management requires integrating rigorous risk–return assessment and thoughtful mitigation into every business decision.

Building on the foundations of strategic thinking, this training invites directors and senior executives to expand their understanding of organizational risks and to consider them from multiple angles.

Participants learn how to design a risk management program that reflects emerging realities, aligns with strategic priorities, and strengthens overall decision‑making.

The session equips leaders with the mindset and tools needed to anticipate challenges, evaluate trade‑offs, and embed risk awareness into the organization’s governance and operational practices.

Resilience and Sustainable development

Sustainability and governance are most effective when they operate in mutual support. Robust governance provides the structure required to translate sustainability ambitions into measurable, lasting outcomes. Clear accountability ensures that commitments to people and the planet are monitored, reported, and continuously strengthened.

When sustainability is embedded into organizational strategy, it becomes a catalyst for innovation rather than a mere compliance obligation. Strong governance frameworks also enable organizations to navigate uncertainty with integrity and long‑term perspective. Together, sustainability and governance build institutions that create responsible value and contribute to a positive legacy for future generations.

Director policy manual

Documenting organizational policies establishes a consistent and reliable foundation for decision‑making, particularly when an organization operates across multiple locations or business entities.

A clear policy framework ensures aligned practices, well‑defined expectations, and uniform application of responsibilities. This structure also strengthens proactive risk management by identifying potential issues before they escalate.

In addition, well‑documented policies support the effective onboarding of new board members by giving them immediate clarity on governance practices and procedures.

This training guides participants through the purpose, structure, and benefits of a board policy book, equipping them with practical tools to enhance oversight, accountability, and governance coherence across the organization.

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