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Board Member Training Programme

Schools School of Management Board Member Training Programme

Programme Overview

This bespoke three day Board Member Training Programme is designed for existing directors seeking to strengthen their governance capability and elevate their strategic contribution at board level. Delivered face to face at ADGM Academy and available in both English and Arabic, the programme blends governance fundamentals with advanced boardroom competencies, including strategic oversight, financial literacy, risk management, and effective board communication. 

Fully customisable to the organisation’s needs, the experience equips directors with the mindset, behaviours, and frameworks required to transition from operational leadership to high impact board stewardship. Accreditation can be incorporated based on client preference, and no formal assessment is required.

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Programme Benefits
Strengthens governance readiness by deepening understanding of board roles, responsibilities, and fiduciary duties.
Enhances strategic leadership capability through practical frameworks for oversight, decision making, and long term value creation.
Improves boardroom effectiveness by developing communication, influence, and committee contribution skills.
Aligns directors with UAE, GCC, and global governance standards, ensuring relevance in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
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* Please note: This programme is available only to corporate groups. Individual signups are not eligible.
Learning Modules

Module 1: Corporate Governance Foundations

  •  Principles of good governance 
  • UAE/GCC/OECD frameworks
  • Governance vs. Management
  • ESG &sustainability
  • Global governance trends 

Module 2: Legal Duties & Director Responsibilities 

  • Fiduciary duties
  • Legal liabilities &protections
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Regulatory expectations
  • Case-based learning 

Module 3: Board Structure, Committees & Processes 

  • Board vs. Management roles
  • Committee mandates
  • Board charters &protocols
  • Agendas &information packs
  • Board composition &independence

Module 4: Boardroom Dynamics & Decision-Making

  • Effective director behaviors
  • Constructive challenge
  • Influencing & communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Decision-making biases

Module 5: Strategy Oversight

  • Strategy formulation
  • Execution oversight
  • KPI monitoring
  • Scenario planning
  • Board-management alignment

Module 6: Risk Governance

  • ERM frameworks
  • Risk appetite & tolerance
  • Operational & reputational risks
  • Emerging risks
  • Risk dashboards

Module 7: Financial Literacy for Directors 

  • Financial statements basics
  • Key ratios
  • Cash flow &solvency
  • Financial red flags
  • Performance oversight 

Module 8: Control Environment, Audit & Compliance 

  • Internal controls
  • Audit roles
  • Compliance frameworks
  • Reporting obligations 

Module 9: Stakeholder Engagement & Sustainability 

  • Stakeholder mapping
  • Transparency &disclosure
  • Organisational culture
  • ESG reporting
  • Public communication

Module 10: Board Simulation & Practical Exercises 

  • Full board simulation
  • Committee simulation
  • Scenario-based decisions
  • Governance challenges

Module 11: Director Evaluation & Certification

  • Competency assessment
  • Participation review
  • Individual feedback
  • Certificate award

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