On completion of this programme, participants will understand:
- The basics of company law and governance
- The legal and other responsibilities and duties of a company secretary, and how they are changing
- What a company secretary should know, the questions they should ask and what to do when problems arise
- How to influence colleagues at the highest levels, with effective communicating and negotiating necessary solutions
- How to support your board’s strategy and drive the business performance agenda
- How to identify the deployment of power, and understand and influence boardroom behaviour
- Recognising board dynamics, developing relationships, and engaging stakeholders
- Improving your confidence and ability to operate in the boardroom setting and executive level environments
- The importance of strong attention to detail and writing clearly and concisely
- Taking in and processing large amounts of information
- The importance of being trustworthy and keeping information confidential as required
- Setting priorities, managing your role and career to meet organisational needs
- Delegation, multi-tasking effectively, and taking the initiative