Key details
Mode of delivery: Classroom-based
Course code: CG11C
Duration: 1 day
Fee: £925.00 + VAT
CPD Hours: 6
Course Overview
This course covers different board structures, including unitary, dual, and hybrid models. It emphasises the importance of functional, demographic, and cognitive diversity, and explores the roles, structure, and evolving expectations of board committees.
Agenda
Board Structure and Diversity
- Unitary vs dual board models and hybrid practices
- Functional, demographic, and cognitive diversity
- Board committees: structure, roles, and modern expectations
Course Review
- Summary and recap of key learning objectives
- Action Planning
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- New and Aspiring Non-Executive Directors and Board Members
- Company Secretaries and Governance Officers
- Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Professionals
- Risk, Audit, and Assurance Professionals
- HR and Organisational Development Professionals supporting governance culture
- Public Sector, NGO, and Non-Profit Professionals involved in oversight and accountability
- Senior Managers seeking foundation governance knowledge
- Professionals preparing for board-facing responsibilities
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:
- Compare unitary and dual board structures, including hybrid practices, and assess their impact on governance dynamics and accountability.
- Assess how functional, demographic, and cognitive diversity enhance board performance, decision-making quality, and resilience.
- Understand the evolving structure and function of board committees, and how they meet modern expectations for oversight and specialization.
Course dates
Sep 30, 2026
