What is the role of a board of directors and how do you maximize your role as a director? Learn about the 4 key leadership roles of the Board and how to maximize the effectiveness of the governance system.

This 2-day Board Strategy & Risk Management Programme is a core module designed to explore the role of the Board in strategy setting and implementation in order to meet its goals whilst responding to changes in its environment. The programme also focuses on the importance of a top-down approach in risk management by the Board in efforts to cultivate a proactive approach

Learning Outcome

• Discuss the role of the board and the role of the director in setting strategy and risk management
• Recognise the four board leadership roles that contribute to governance excellence including the role of the Recruiter, Conductor, Reporter and Facilitator
• Explore how the right board governance systems and directors can amplify corporate governance

Target Audience

• From newly appointed directors to senior directors

BLAIR COOK
CPA, CA CPA(Ill) MBA, Canada

Blair Cook is a many-time and active financial executive, corporate director, author, speaker, and thought leader. His educational videos of accounting and finance have million of views on YouTube. He has keynoted and spoken at national conferences from New York to Toronto. Along with Jen, he co-hosts CPA Canada’s podcast series “CPA Success Podcast.” He works with real businesses experimenting with theories and best practices to share his experiences and stories with others of what works, what doesn’t, and what was learned. He is the author of The Illiterate Executive: An Executive’s Handbook for Mastering Financial Acumen.

Blair has also facilitated the FCD Series Module A: Board Strategy & Risk Management Oversight for ICDM in 2021.