International Training Programmes ADVANCED COMPANY DIRECTION PROGRAMME (ACDP) 17, UK Directors Leadership BootCamp   FRESH WIDE PERSPECTIVE (FWP), 2024  THEME: Board’s Role in Succession Planning THEME: Board’s Role in Succession Planning

International Training Programmes

ADVANCED COMPANY DIRECTION PROGRAMME (ACDP) 17, UK


ADVANCED COMPANY DIRECTION PROGRAMME (ACDP), UK

DATE:                           13   th  – 15   th  August 2024                                   

VENUE:                      Paddington Hilton Hotel, London, UK.

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In furtherance of its aims and objectives, which include enhancing the capacity of Corporate Leadership at the highest levels and providing modules on great prospects for international partnership and support, benchmarking corporate peers at the global level, CIoD Nigeria developed the Advanced Company Direction Programme (ACDP) as the premium course to reach out for corporate boards interested in positioning organisations for growth beyond borders.

KEY ADVANTAGES

·               While attendance of Company Direction Course I (CDC I) is a compulsory prerequisite to becoming a member of the Institute of Directors Nigeria, participants who attend ACDP would not have to attend CDC I any longer because its curriculum covers CDC I and more.

·               Participation in ACDP is also accepted by the Institute as part of the leadership courses approved among other basic requirements that qualify members for Fellowship.

·               It is a premium programme that CIoD Nigeria, at its discretion, invite directors with many years of boardroom experience to attend, even when they are not members of the Institute.

·               The programme is delivered in modules that aid delegates with learning taken in real-world approach.

·               On the faculty of this premium programme are highly experienced practitioners who have wide-ranging boardroom experience, meaning that a highly engaging, adaptive and pragmatic approach is adopted in delivering the programme, to account for varying delegate requirements.

CURRICULUM

The syllabus for the Advanced Company Direction Programme (ACDP) is specially designed to cover the main areas considered to be important in enhancing a director’s strategic view and decision-making capability across the key functions of an organisation.

These fall under these five broad headings:

1.            Board Leadership and Governance

2.            Finance and Business Risk

3.            Strategic Business Direction

4.            Current Trends in Governance

5.            Board Simulation

Visitation to Businesses and Institutions     comes as an add-on to the robust curriculum of ACDP.

    FOR WHOM?

The Advanced Company Direction Course covers the full range of director and board responsibilities and accountabilities and is generally appropriate for Top Executives, Chairmen, CEOs, Executive and Non-Executive Directors with Board Experience, CEOs, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, Chairmen and Board Members, CIoD members and non-members. General Managers with cognate status for Organisational Relationships and public sector Ministers and Commissioners, Directors, Permanent Secretaries, Chairmen, members of Boards, as well as CEOs of Agencies, Public Institutions and Parastatals.

 
COURSE FEES

The Course fee is £3,350 (Three Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty Pounds) only. The fee covers tuition, training materials, delivery, visitation and tours, breakfast, and lunch, with CIoD Nigeria’s Certificate of Attendance.

Participants are fully responsible for their Visa Processing, flight, and accommodation.

 

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Participants are enjoined to complete registration, at least, a month before the event, to be guaranteed of slots within the maximum number of delegates programmed for the class. All payments should be made in the name of the Chartered Institute of Directors to Zenith Bank Domiciliary Account, Pounds (5060284977)

Please scan and send copies of your payment teller and registration form to tobi.adeosun@iodnigeria.org 07062148115 or  sunday.adenipekun@iodnigeria.org  08037658976.

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

DISCOUNT POLICY:    2.5% discount for 4-6 delegates from the same organisation

EARLY BIRD:    Payment received on or before May 31, 2024, shall attract a 5% discount.

CANCELLATION, WITHDRAWAL & POSTPONEMENT POLICY:

For programme cancellation or withdrawal by participants     on which notification is duly communicated to CIoD Nigeria more than Ten (10) working days to the programme, an administrative charge of 40% of the fee will be paid by the participant. 

 

 

SUMMER MASTERCLASS FOR DIRECTORS

Theme: Building Board’s Agility & Organisational Resilience in times of Business Disruptions

Date: August 20-22, 2024

Venue: Paddington Hilton Hotel, London, UK.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A constant factor that organisations have grappled with over the years is operating in a business environment that is characterised by uncertainty and unpredictability. This is more so over the last decade because of the amazing intensity of changing technology, socio-political, economic, climate, and regulatory changes. From all indications, the ferocity of these changes would be unparalleled in the new decade, given the new paradigms of competition, increasing sophistication of stakeholders, disruptive innovations, pandemics, and emerging business models. The implication of this is that only firms that are resilient and can reinvent themselves through constant transformation may stand the chance of surviving the tide of change in the new decade. Such firms need adept boards that are agile to lead the needed transformation.

This programme is specially designed to enhance the capacity of directors to lead business transformation in their organisations through proactive decisions and policies that are informed by a deep understanding of variables at play within their local and international business environments.  

PROGRAMME CONTENTS

·               Pressures, Trends and Drivers of Boards’ Agility in the 21st century

·               Building Blocks for Positioning a Board for Agility and Innovation in a VUCA Business Environment

·               Towards Boards Agility and Organisational Resilience: A Review of Complementary Developments in the Corporate Governance Space

·               Board’s Role in Driving     Strategic Agility and Organisational Resilience Post-Pandemic

·               Competitive Strategies for Business Resilience and Transformation: Options before the Board

·               Healthy Board-Management Relationship as a Booster of Organisational Resilience, Agility & Innovation

·               Managing Information Asymmetry to Enhance Organisational Agility

·               Techniques for Managing Business Transformation Risks

·               Project Work by Participating Directors- Position Paper to their Boards on “Action Plan on Board Agility, Business Resilience & Transformation”

EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS

CEOs, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, Chairmen, Members of Boards, Company Secretaries, Advisors to boards, business owners, investors and shareholders in family, private and public firms. Top government functionaries: Ministers, Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, officials in the Director Cadre, Chairmen and members of Boards of government Parastatals and Agencies.

COURSE FEES

The Course fee is £3,500 (Three Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds) only. The fee covers tuition, training materials, delivery, visitation and tours, breakfast, and lunch, with CIoD Nigeria’s Certificate of Attendance.

Participants are fully responsible for their Visa, flight, and accommodation.

RESERVATION/REGISTRATION

Participants are enjoined to complete registration, at least, a month before the event, to be guaranteed of slots within the maximum number of delegates programmed for the class.    All payments should be made in the name of the Chartered Institute of Directors to Zenith Bank Domiciliary Account, Pounds (5060284977)

Please scan and send copies of your payment teller and registration form to  tobi.adeosun@iodnigeria.org 07062148115  or  sunday.adenipekun@iodnigeria.org  08037658976.

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

DISCOUNT POLICY: 2.5 % discount for 4-6 delegates from the same organisation

EARLY BIRD:    Payment received on or before June 30, 2024, shall attract a 5% discount.

CANCELLATION, WITHDRAWAL & POSTPONEMENT POLICY:

For programme cancellation or withdrawal by participants     on which notification is duly communicated to CIoD Nigeria more than Ten (10) working days to the programme, administrative charge of 40% of the fee will be paid by the participant. Any notification less than Ten (10) working days to the programme attracts forfeiture of the fee paid.

Postponed Programme:     Programmes may be postponed by CIoD Nigeria for unavoidable reasons at short notice to the participants. In the event that this happens, no refund would be made on the programme by the Institute. However, the participant would be allowed to switch to a similar programme of the same cost prior the new date of the postponed course, if he/she finds the option more convenient.

Cancelled Programme:     Where the program is cancelled by CIoD, with respect to all other factor except “Force Majeure”, the participant has the following options:

i.              may apply to transfer to another CIoD program of the same cost at no additional fee for transfer, or

ii.             Join another edition of same program, or

iii.           Demand for a refund of course fees paid, which will be refunded by CIoD Nigeria.

Force Majeure Policy:     The following shall apply in cancellation or postponement due to Force Majeure. The participant has the following options.

i.              may apply to transfer to another CIoD program of the same cost at no additional fee for transfer, or

ii.            Join another edition of same program, or

iii.           Withdraw and forfeit 40% of the cost fee paid.

 

Directors Leadership BootCamp  

THEME: Leading Business Transformation from the Boardroom

DIRECTORS LEADERSHIP BOOTCAMP

THEME:                       Leading Business Transformation from the Boardroom

DATE:                             September 24-27, 2024

VENUE:                       New York, USA.

 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A constant factor that organisations have grappled with over the years is operating in a business environment that is characterised by uncertainty and unpredictability. This is more so over the last decade because of the amazing intensity of changing technology, socio-political, economic, climate, and regulatory changes. From all indications, the ferocity of these changes would be unparalleled in the new decade, given the new paradigms of competition, increasing sophistication of stakeholders, disruptive innovations, and emerging business models. The implication of this is that only firms that reinvent themselves through constant transformation may stand the chance of surviving the tide of change in the new decade. Such firms need adept boards that will lead the needed transformation.

This programme is specially designed to enhance the capacity of directors to lead business transformation in their organisations through proactive decisions and policies that are informed by a deep understanding of variables at play within their local and international business environments.  

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PROGRMME OBJECTIVES

At the end of this programme, participants will be able to

·               Identify the key trends and drivers of business transformation in this age

·               Discuss the attributes of a board positioned for business transformation.

·               Develop the strategies required for business transformation.

·               Explain the role and responsibilities of executive management in business transformation.

·               Outline the attendant risks of business transformation and how to manage them. 

PROGRAMME CONTENTS

·               Pressures, Trends, and Drivers of Business Transformation in the 21st Century

·               Building Blocks for Adapting a Board for Business Transformation

·               Developing Innovative Strategy & Culture for Transformation: The Board’s Areas of Concentration

·               Competitive Strategies for Business Transformation: Options before the Board

·               Business/Product Life Circles, Tipping & Tripping Points as Triggers for Business Transformation

·               Business Transformation: What Place for the Executive Management?

·               Techniques for Managing Business Transformation Risks

·               Project Work by Participating Directors- Position Paper to their Boards on “Business Transformation Action Plan for this Decade” 

EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS

CEOs, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, Chairmen, Members of Boards, Company Secretaries, Advisors to boards, business owners, investors, and shareholders in family, private and public firms. Top government functionaries: Ministers, Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, officials in the Director Cadre, Chairmen, and members of Boards of government Parastatals and Agencies.

COURSE FEES

The Course fee is $3,800 (Three Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars) only. The fee covers tuition, training materials, delivery, camp activities (including campfire night), Aerobic Exercise, Workout Sessions at the Gym, visitation, and tours, breakfast, and lunch, with CIoD Nigeria’s Certificate of Attendance.

Participants are fully responsible for their Visa, flight, and accommodation.

RESERVATION/REGISTRATION

Participants are enjoined to register on or before August 31, 2024, to be guaranteed of slots within the maximum number of delegates programmed for the class. All payments should be made in the name of The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria to Zenith Bank Account, Dollars (5071133426)

Please scan and send copies of your payment teller and registration form to tobi.adeosun@iodnigeria.org 07062148115 or sunday.adenipekun@iodnigeria.org 08037658976.

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

DISCOUNT POLICY: 2.5     % discount for 4-6 delegates from the same organisation

EARLY BIRD:    Payment received on or before June 30, 2024, shall attract a 5% discount.

CANCELLATION, WITHDRAWAL & POSTPONEMENT POLICY:

For programme cancellation or withdrawal by participants     on which notification is duly communicated to CIoD Nigeria more than Ten (10) working days to the programme, administrative charge of 40% of the fee will be paid by the participant. Any notification less than Ten (10) working days to the programme attracts forfeiture of the fee paid.

Postponed Programme:     Programmes may be postponed by CIoD Nigeria for unavoidable reasons at short notice to the participants. If this happens, no refund would be made on the programme by the Institute. However, the participant would be allowed to switch to a similar programme of the same cost before the new date of the postponed course, if he/she finds the option more convenient.

Cancelled Programme:     Where the program is cancelled by CIoD, with respect to all other factor except “Force Majeure”, the participant has the following options:

i.              may apply to transfer to another CIoD program of the same cost at no additional fee for transfer, or

ii.             Join another edition of the same program, or

iii.           Demand for a refund of course fees paid, which will be refunded by CIoD Nigeria.

Force Majeure Policy:     The following shall apply in cancellation or postponement due to Force Majeure. The participant has the following options.

i.              may apply to transfer to another CIoD program of the same cost at no additional fee for transfer, or

ii.            Join another edition of same program, or

iii.           Withdraw and forfeit 40% of the cost fee paid.

 

FRESH WIDE PERSPECTIVE (FWP), 2024 
THEME: Board’s Role in Succession Planning

THEME: Board’s Role in Succession Planning

FRESH WIDE PERSPECTIVE (FWP) FOR DIRECTORS, 2023

THEME:                  Board’s Role in Succession Planning

DATE:                     October 22 - 25, 2024

VENUE:                  Barcelona, Spain

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Every organization and boards go through transition per CIoDs when either an executive or non-executive member of the board steps down. Though there are established practices that guide boards’ renewal, transition processes for executive management vary from one organization to the other. In all this, the strategic role of implementing an effective succession plan for an organisation rests squarely with the board. Succession Planning, which is also known as Talent-Pool Management provides a leadership pipeline and ensures that board members, management teams, and employees are prepared for higher roles in the short and long run.

This programme is specially packaged to sharpen the competencies of participants in the techniques for developing and operating effective succession plans to ensure a seamless leadership transition, which is critical to organisational success, stability, and sustainability. It is a specially designed programme that offers research-based Fresh Wide Perspectives (FWP) on the worrisome subject of succession planning.


PROGRMME OBJECTIVES

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to

·              Discuss the strategic nature of boards’ role in succession planning.

·              Explain processes and practices involved in succession planning.

·              Manage better the attendant risks in succession planning, especially that of talent and change management.

·              Profile techniques for continual board renewal, as well as smooth executive management transitions, as the need arises.

·              Assess a succession plan and determine its capability to achieve desired goals.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

·               Succession Planning as Board’s Strategic Role in Organisational Success and Sustainability

·               Boards’ Governance Principles, Processes, and Practices that facilitate Effective Succession Planning

·              Managing the 3 Pillars of Succession – Risk, Change and Talent

·               How Boards Develop the Executive and Non-executive Leadership Pipelines for Smooth Succession

·               Critical Elements of a Succession Plan Policy and a Succession Plan Framework

·               Achieving Seamless Executive Succession in an Organisation: What Role for the CEO?

·               Evaluating Board’s Succession Plan: The Elements to Assess

EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS

Chairmen, CEO, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, Members of Boards, Company Secretaries, Boards Advisors Directors of HR and HR Consultants, General Managers with cognate status for HR responsibilities, business owners, investors, and shareholders in family, private and public firms. Top government functionaries: Ministers, Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, officials in the Director Cadre, Chairmen, and members of Boards of government Parastatals and Agencies.

COURSE FEES

The Course fee is $3,500 (Three Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars) only. The fee covers training.

materials, delivery, visitation and tours, breakfast, and lunch, with CIoD Nigeria’s Certificate of Attendance.

Participants are fully responsible for their Visa, flight and accommodation. 

Participants are enjoined to complete registration, at least, a month before the event, to be guaranteed of slots within the maximum number of delegates programmed for the class.    All payments should be made in the name of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria to Zenith Bank Account, Dollars (5071133426)

Please scan and send copies of your payment teller and registration form to  tobi.adeosun@iodnigeria.org 07062148115 or  sunday.adenipekun@iodnigeria.org  08037658976.


OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

DISCOUNT POLICY: 2.5     % discount for 4-6 delegates from the same organisation

EARLY BIRD:    Payment received on or before August 31, 2024, shall attract 5% discount.

CANCELLATION, WITHDRAWAL & POSTPONEMENT POLICY:

For programme cancellation or withdrawal by participants     on which notification is duly communicated to CIoD Nigeria more than Ten (10) working days to the programme, administrative charge of 40% of the fee will be paid by the participant. Any notification less than Ten (10) working days to the programme attracts forfeiture of the fee paid.

Postponed Programme:     Programmes may be postponed by CIoD Nigeria for unavoidable reasons at short notice to the participants. In the event that this happens, no refund would be made on the programme by the Institute. However, the participant would be allowed to switch to a similar programme of the same cost prior the new date of the postponed course, if he/she finds the option more convenient.

Cancelled Programme:     Where the program is cancelled by CIoD, with respect to all other factor except “Force Majeure”, the participant has the following options:

i.              may apply to transfer to another CIoD program of the same cost at no additional fee for transfer, or

ii.             Join another edition of same program, or

iii.           Demand for a refund of course fees paid, which will be refunded by CIoD Nigeria.

Force Majeure Policy:     The following shall apply in cancellation or postponement due to Force Majeure. The participant has the following options.

i.              may apply to transfer to another CIoD program of the same cost at no additional fee for transfer, or

ii.            Join another edition of same program, or

iii.           Withdraw and forfeit 40% of the cost fee paid.


INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATE SUMMIT PROGRAMME IN CANADA

INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATE SUMMIT PROGRAMME IN CANADA

THEME :          Leadership and Governance in times of Crisis: A Balancing Act for
Organisational Success

DATE:               September 17-20, 2024

VENUE :          Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, Canada

 

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Nigerian Code of Corporate Governance (NCCG) 2018 sets out the principles the board of directors should apply in order to promote the purpose, values and future success of the company. The Code also sets out recommended standards of good practice in relation to issues such as board leadership and company purpose, division of responsibilities, composition, succession and evaluation, audit, risk and internal control, and remuneration.

However, with Organisations under increased scrutiny, the board’s leadership responsibilities are becoming more complex. Also, while awareness of the key economic/business issues is important, it is not sufficient. Surviving and growing a business in the current VUCA business environment will require not only the awareness of key issues but also a holistic understanding of the complex correlation among the different types of business issues/challenges and the role of senior management/board in ensuring continued growth and superior performance of the Organisation within an effective corporate governance framework and practice. To perform such key strategic and leadership responsibilities, it is immensely important that the board/senior management is conversant with key and emerging corporate governance issues. 

Specifically, prominent among these issues are board/management relationship and enterprise-wide risk management, board performance and evaluation, board committees & executive compensation, succession planning and stakeholders’ engagement, data privacy, integrated reporting, board/director development and sustainability, leadership/managing in the 21st century and business continuity, and role of leadership and tone at the top.

As the senior management/board is central to the development and execution of robust strategies, it is pertinent that they are constantly abreast with key and emerging issues and developments not only in their industry but in both local and global economy.   At the end of this programme, participants will be able to examine and understand the latest international thinking on the leadership functions of corporate boards and their responsibility in enthroning a robust and effective corporate governance practices in their organisations

 

  OBJECTIVES

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to

●         Explain the range of leadership skills, approaches, and attitudes needed by 21 st  century leaders

●         Highlight critical elements that leaders should consider every day when leading their organisations

●         Demonstrate a critical awareness of the board/senior management’s strategic and governance role in a turbulent business environment.

●         Critically analyse the issues, challenges, and prospects of corporate governance and the Nigerian/global economy in the next 10 years.

●         Share expansively on the meaning and practice of corporate governance, as well as its importance and benefits to organisations.

 

CONTENT

●         Strategies for Enhancing Leadership and Followership

●         Effective Corporate Governance and Global perspective in Leadership

●         Analyzing the business environment, setting SMART goals, and adapting effective strategies for long-term success

●         Creativity and Problem-solving Processes

●         How to Stay Smart - Helping leaders develop healthy habits that enhance cognitive performance

●         From Concept to Practice – Real Experience from Multinational firms/industries

●         East Meets West - Review of Leadership Theories and Practice

 

EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS

CEOs, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, Chairmen, Members of Boards, Company Secretaries, Board Advisors, business owners, investors and shareholders in family, private and public firms. Top government functionaries: Ministers, Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, officials in the Director Cadre, Chairmen and members of Boards of government Parastatals and Agencies.

 

COURSE FEES

The Course fee is $3,800 (Three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars) only. The fee covers tuition, training materials, delivery, visitation and tours, breakfast and lunch, with Wilfrid Laurier University Certificate of Attendance.  

Participants are fully responsible for their flight and accommodation.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Participants are enjoined to complete registration, at least, a month before the event, to be guaranteed of slots within the maximum number of delegates programmed for the class. All payments should be made in the name of the Chartered Institute of Directors to Zenith Bank Domiciliary Account, Dollars (5071133426).

The University will support interested participants in the processing of the Canadian Visa

Please scan and send copies of your payment teller and registration form to  tobi.adeosun@iodnigeria.org 07062148115  or  sunday.adenipekun@iodnigeria.org  08037658976

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS :

DISCOUNT POLICY:  2.5% discount for 4-6 delegates from the same organisation

EARLY BIRD:  Payment received on or before August 31, 2024 will attract 5% discount.

CANCELLATION, WITHDRAWAL & POSTPONEMENT POLICY:

For programme cancellation or withdrawal by participants   on which notification is duly communicated to CIoD Nigeria more than Ten (10) working days to the programme, administrative charge of 40% of the fee will be paid by the participant. Any notification less than Ten (10) working days to the programme attracts forfeiture of the fee paid.

Postponed Programme:   Programmes may be postponed by CIoD Nigeria for unavoidable reasons at short notice to the participants. In the event that this happens, no refund would be made on the programme by the Institute. However, the participant would be allowed to switch to a similar programme of the same cost prior the new date of the postponed course, if he/she finds the option more convenient.

Cancelled Programme:   Where the program is cancelled by CIoD, with respect to all other factor except “Force Majeure”, the participant has the following options:

i.       May apply to transfer to another CIoD program of the same cost at no additional fee for transfer, or

ii.       Join another edition of same program, or

iii.    Demand for a refund of course fees paid, which will be refunded by CIoD Nigeria.

Force Majeure Policy:   The following shall apply in cancellation or postponement due to Force Majeure. The participant has the following options.

i.       May apply to transfer to another CIoD program of the same cost at no additional fee for transfer, or

ii.      Join another edition of same program, or

iii.    Withdraw and forfeit 40% of the cost fee paid.