An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
The Role of Directors and the Boards
Generating Insight & Understanding for Successful Board Directorship
Course Overview
The Role of Directors and the Boards training course provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities, legal duties, and strategic functions of board members in today’s complex business environment. Directors hold a critical position in guiding their organisations, ensuring ethical conduct, and driving compliance with governance frameworks. This training course is designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of directorship and board membership, enabling them to provide effective oversight, support the CEO, and contribute to shaping the organisation’s vision and culture. Delegates will explore leadership at the board level, focusing on decision-making, risk management, and the importance of cultivating innovation and collaboration within executive teams.
Through this training course, participants will gain valuable insights into the skills, behaviours, and knowledge required to perform confidently at director level. The training course will cover essential areas such as fiduciary responsibilities, building trust with stakeholders, and exercising strategic influence. Attendees will leave with a clearer perspective on their role, stronger leadership capabilities, and the confidence to enhance board effectiveness. Organisations will also benefit by developing directors who can make informed decisions, strengthen governance, and drive sustainable competitiveness.
This Role of Directors and the Boards training course will highlight:
- Cementing your understanding of directorship and board membership
- Fiduciary duties, oversight, and governance
- Strategy, decision-making, and risk management
- Leadership and mentorship at director level
- Organisational culture and design
Training Outline
- The Director – roles, responsibilities, and expectations
- The Board – what it is, what it does and why it matters
- Current challenges of Board membership
- Explaining fiduciary duties
- Monitoring organizational performance
- Shaping and maintaining effective internal policies and controls
- Applied strategic thinking for Directors
- Introducing Strategy Maps and the Balanced Scorecard
- Conducting a SWOT and PESTEL Analysis
- Forming a strong Executive team
- Enabling the Middle Management layer
- Influencing external Stakeholders
- The importance of culture
- Culture and Emotional Intelligence
- Change and Cultural transformation
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
Providers and Associations
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
What do you need to learn next?
Check our list of courses or let us customize a course for you.
View courses
