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The Rationale:
Corporate Governance is much more than merely a set of documents which Boards approve or a minimum standard of disclosures to outside stakeholders. The financial crisis and the resultant investigations have made it clear that “catastrophic failures of corporate governance” resulted from avoidance or misunderstanding of its true role by various parties who manage or influence organisations. However, the principles of the OECD and other international frameworks of corporate governance are generally agreed to be sound and effective. Hence, the focus has now shifted to how in practice organisations, regulators and industries who self-regulate are willing and able to apply key, ethical, sustainable practices that are derived from and supported by the corporate governance structure.
Learning Outcomes And Benefits:
- Know the latest developments in Corporate Governance in the Middle East
- Understand the key benefits and business case for Corporate Governance
- Learn the fundamental framework of most Corporate Governance Codes and guidelines
- Understand how companies implement Corporate Governance initiatives and requirements in practice
- Understand the dilemmas which face companies in implementation to improve your ability to persuade and manage change
- Know the key basics to assist you in keeping focussed on the overall structure and goals
- Utilise some freely accessible tools and guidelines issued by international organisations to make your company more accountable and transparent to
key stakeholders
- Become a sponsor for corporate governance in your organisation that will put you at the cutting edge of corporate development
Who Should Attend:
Essential for new directors, governance officers and senior staff who are taking on governance roles such as legal counsel, board secretaries, internal audit, risk and administrators. Excellent update session for serving Directors and experienced governance practitioners.
Workshop Leader:
Sharon Ditchburn, Managing Director, Capital Advantage, UAE
Sharon Ditchburn is a specialist in compliance, governance and AML in the Middle East and founded the specialist advisory and outsource firm, Capital Advantage, in 2004. She is an Authorised individual by the DFSA for investment banks, brokerages, trust companies and wealth managers. Her qualifications include Certified Practicing Accountant, Chartered Secretary, Law (Australia), and an MBA specializing in Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurship and Strategy. She is one of the few individuals in the GCC certified by the IFC/World Bank to deliver their Director Development Programmes since 2005. Sharon is also a Member of the AICD, Mudara, Australasian Compliance Institute and ACAMs. |