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Leadership and Management

The Chief Executive Programme: Governance and Corporate Leadership

An intensive, comprehensive programme designed for chief executives, managing directors and board level leaders responsible for the overall direction and governance of their organisation. The course addresses the full scope of top level leadership, from board relations and regulatory obligations to crisis leadership and succession planning, drawing on case studies from across African and international markets.

Course objectives

  • Fulfil the governance obligations and fiduciary duties of a chief executive
  • Manage effective working relationships with the board and shareholders
  • Lead the organisation through crisis and reputational risk
  • Design and oversee succession planning at executive and board level
  • Represent the organisation credibly with regulators, investors and the public

Who should attend

  • Chief executive officers and managing directors
  • Deputy chief executives preparing to step up
  • Board chairs and non executive directors
  • Group chief executives of multi entity organisations

Course outline

  1. 01The governance role and fiduciary duties of the chief executive
  2. 02Managing the board and shareholder relationships
  3. 03Crisis leadership and reputational risk management
  4. 04Executive and board succession planning
  5. 05Regulatory, investor and public representation
  6. 06Sustaining personal effectiveness at the top

Scheduled sessions

Scheduled sessions for The Chief Executive Programme: Governance and Corporate Leadership
DatesVenueFormatPriceRegister
6 to 8 October 2026Johannesburg, South AfricaClassroomR11,995 per delegateRegister Now
21 to 23 November 2026Durban, South AfricaClassroomR11,995 per delegateRegister Now
23 to 25 January 2027Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaClassroomR11,995 per delegateRegister Now