Public and Private Sector Corporate Governance

Overview

The aim of the programme is to provide an introduction to, and the application of, the principle of corporate governance. It will show how more efficiency can be achieved by the application of appropriate checks and balances thereby reducing the risk of concentration of power, abuse and error.

Learning objectives

You will be able to:

Understand how the principles of corporate governance can be applied Identify the issues that prevent this occurring and where reform is needed Appreciate how the principles can be applied specifically to your organisation Identify the practical operational benefits that will result Define the requirement of independent “non-executive” external advisers Apply modern techniques to measure performance of projects and the efficiency of services within the orbit of corporate governance.

Course content

· Why corporate governance is important in public and private sector organisations
· How it can be applied in highly political organisations
· The principles of corporate governance and their practical application i.e. openness, inclusivity, integrity, and accountability.
· The role of leadership, both political and official
· Putting the principles into practice with current examples
· The relationship with risk management
· The impact of internal control
· Giving assurance that proper arrangements are in place
· The monitoring process and measuring quality and performance
· The programme will include visits to public sector organisations together with private sector case studies that outline benefits and disadvantages that have emerged form the process. Delegates will be provided with checklists to assist in formulating their own approach to corporate governance for application in their countries