CFO Series: Beyond the Boardroom Best Governance Practices

Overview

Balancing financial responsibilities with ethical leadership and governance practices can often seem daunting, particularly in smaller organizations. In this session we will discuss practical skills needed to lead with accountability, set high ethical standards, how to engage with the Board effectively, and drive true governance practices that go beyond buzzwords. Numerous organizations have embraced better governance because it is needed and is effective. We will discuss why better governance is imperative and how to implement the best governance practices.

Prerequisites

None, just bring your enthusiasm and commitment to enhancing your corporate governance leadership skills.

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Develop strategies for enhancing accountability and transparency in financial management.
• Comprehend the critical role of leadership in fostering an ethical governance culture.
• Use effective ways to engage with the Board and C-suite to drive governance excellence and stakeholder trust.
• Implement best practices for setting and upholding ethical standards in financial decision-making.
• Employ practical approaches to implementing corporate governance in smaller organizations.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Accountability in the workplace.
• Leadership, governance and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance).
• The role of the Board in governance.
• Setting ethical standards.
• The keys to true governance best practices.
• Practical applications in smaller organizations.