Course Description
The Certified Governance Advisor (CGA) workshop is an advanced program designed for Certified Organizational Professionals (COPs), Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Certified Internal Auditors (CIAs), Chartered Accountants (CAs) or equivalent and seasoned business leaders aiming to deepen their expertise in evaluating and enhancing governance maturity and to help their organizations develop plans for enhancing their overall performance.
Participants will gain practical skills in conducting governance maturity assessments, identifying key growth areas, and providing strategic advisory to elevate business performance. Through a structured methodology, a blend of theoretical insights, and hands-on exercises, this course equips professionals to lead impactful transformations within their organizations.
Who Should Attend
- Experienced Certified Organizational Professionals (COPs)
- GRC Professionals
- Senior Business Leaders
- Board Members
- Strategy Consultants
- Project Managers
- Business Analysts
- Quality Assurance Managers
- Continuous Improvement Specialists
Learning Outcomes
- Develop advanced proficiency in assessing the governance maturity levels of different business functions.
- Learn to identify key indicators of governance maturity and performance.
- Gain expertise in designing tailored governance maturity assessment frameworks for diverse business environments.
- Acquire strategic advisory skills to guide businesses toward higher levels of maturity.
- Understand the correlation between maturity levels and strategic objectives, fostering better decision-making.
- Develop transformation plans to address gaps identified through the governance maturity assessment.
- Be able to advise various organizations on how to measure their governance maturity and enhance their performance.
NASBA Sponsor
Governance Dynamics is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy 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.NASBARegistry.org.
Additional Information
Registration and Attendance Requirements: Click the “Buy Now” button to register for the Certified Governance Advisor (CGA) Workshop. In order to be awarded the full credits, you must engage in a group discussion or ask/respond to questions at least once every 50 minutes.
- Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live
- Field of Study: Management Services
- Program Level: Advanced
- Prerequisites: Seasoned Business Leaders with a minimum of 5 years of experience with either a Certified Organizational Professional (COP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), GRC Professional (GRCP), or Equivalent Certification
- Advanced Preparation: None
For more information regarding refund, complaint, and program cancellation policies, please contact the training department at [email protected].
Details
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Price
$2000
- Date October 31 - November 1, 2024
- Duration 2 Days
- Location Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus - Hilton
- Program Level Advanced
- CPE Credit 14 CPEs
- Certification from GD
- Time 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Türkiye
Bilal Sidani
Training Advisor
Mohammed Al Jnada
Training Advisor
Course Outline:
The Role of the Governance Advisor & Board Key Responsibilities
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Governance Advisor as a Certified Professional
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- About CGA
- Prerequisites: Qualifications and Certifications
- Global Accreditation and References
- About the Advisory Role
- Governance Advisory in Different Organizational Structures
- Ethical and Legal Considerations
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About Governance
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- Definition
- The Key Components of Governance
- The Stakeholders
- The Need for Continuous Upgrade
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Board’s Role in Governance: Oversight and Monitoring
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- Core Governance Functions
- Establishing Effective Oversight Mechanisms
- Balancing Oversight with Strategic Input
- Engaging the stakeholders
- Case Study
Board Performance & Accountability
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Defining Board Performance Indicators
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- Key Governance Indicators for Board Performance
- Identifying the Governance Framework
- Identifying Key Governance Stakeholders
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Tools for Monitoring Board Effectiveness
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- Self-assessments and External Audits
- Continuous Improvement of Board Functions
- Governance Advisor’s Role in Performance Monitoring
- Technology in Board Performance Evaluation
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Practical Workshop for Participants
Strategic Planning and Action Management
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Board’s Role in Strategic Planning, Risk Management and Compliance
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- Defining Vision and Strategy
- Setting Vision and Strategic Direction
- Translating Strategy into Actionable Plans
- Identifying and Managing Strategic Risks
- Development of Risk Management and Compliance Frameworks
- Setting the Combined Assurance Framework
- Role of Governance Advisors in Strategic Alignment
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Setting Performance Indicators for Strategic Initiatives, Risk Management and Compliance
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- KPIs for Strategy execution, Risk Management and Compliance
- Monitoring Progress Against Objectives
- Governance Reporting Tools and Cycle
- Board Accountability for Oversight Over Strategy, Risk Management and Compliance
- Governance Advisor’s Role in Monitoring Strategic Success
The Role of Technology and AI in Governance
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Technology to Drive Optimal Performance
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- Alignment of Technology and Digital Strategies with The Organization’s Goals
- Oversight of IT Governance and Manage Technology-Related Risks
- Promotion of Innovation and Leveraging Technology for Growth and Efficiency
- Compliance with Regulations and Industry Standards
- Guiding the Organization Through Digital Transformation and Change Management
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AI in Optimizing Performance and Board Decision-Making
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- Introduction to AI in Governance
- AI-Driven Risk Analytics
- AI in Boardroom Dynamics
- AI to Optimize Performance
- Challenges in AI Adoption
- Governance Advisor’s Role in AI Integration
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Case Studies: AI-Driven Governance Solutions
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- AI for Predictive Governance
- Ethical Governance and AI
- AI’s Impact on Board Performance
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Reporting and Responsibilities
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Board Responsibilities in ESG Oversight
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- Introduction to ESG
- Developing an ESG Strategy
- ESG KPIs and Reporting
- Aligning ESG with Corporate Strategy
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Successful ESG Reporting and Compliance
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- Impact of ESG on Corporate Reputation
- Case Study: ESG Implementation Success
- Governance Advisor’s Role in ESG Strategy
GRC Maturity Process
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Best Practices in Measuring GRC Maturity
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- Defining GRC Maturity
- Defining GRC Integration
- Stages of GRC Maturity
- Key Success Factors in Achieving Maturity
- GIMA: The Governance Integration Maturity Assessment Tool
- The Governance Advisor’s Role in Maturity Assessments
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Governance Advisor’s Role in the Maturity Process
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- Tools and Techniques for Assessing GRC Maturity
- Interpreting the Maturity Assessment Result
- Developing a Roadmap for Maturity Improvement
- Follow Up and Measuring Success
