Leadership & Governance for Boards

Date and Time

Date: June 15–17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue

Kigali, Rwanda.

Overview

The Leadership & Governance for Boards Training Program is designed to strengthen the effectiveness of boards by equipping members with the knowledge, skills, and judgment required to provide strategic leadership, ensure strong governance, and uphold accountability and ethical oversight.

The program focuses on board roles, fiduciary duties, governance frameworks, strategic oversight, risk management, and board–management relationships, enabling boards to add value, safeguard organizational integrity, and drive sustainable performance

Learning Objectives

By the end of the program, participants will will be able to:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of board members

• Apply best-practice governance frameworks

• Provide effective strategic oversight and direction

• Strengthen risk management, accountability, and compliance

• Enhance board effectiveness and decision-making

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Training Benefits

Boards and participants will gain:

• Clear understanding of fiduciary duties and governance obligations

• Improved board performance and decision quality

• Stronger risk oversight and compliance

• More effective board–management relationships

• Enhanced ethical leadership and accountability

• Increased confidence in discharging board responsibilities

Who Should Attend

• This program is ideal for:
• • Board members and trustees
• • Board chairs and committee members
• • Senior executives serving as board secretaries
• • CEOs and Managing Directors reporting to boards
• • Public sector board members and commissioners
• • NGO and foundation trustees
• • Newly appointed and experienced board members

Workshop Outline / Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Board Leadership

• Role of boards in organizational success

• Governance vs management

• Strategic leadership responsibilities of boards

Module 2: Legal, Fiduciary & Ethical Duties of Board Members

• Fiduciary duties and liabilities

• Duty of care, loyalty, and obedience

• Ethical governance and integrity

Module 3: Governance Frameworks & Best Practices

• Corporate and public sector governance frameworks

• Board charters and policies

• Governance codes and standards

Module 4: Board Structure, Committees & Dynamics

• Board composition and diversity

• Board committees and their roles

• Managing board dynamics and effectiveness

Module 5: Strategic Oversight & Decision-Making

• Strategy formulation and approval

• Monitoring organizational performance

• Board-level decision-making

Module 6: Risk Management, Controls & Compliance

• Enterprise risk oversight

• Internal controls and assurance

• Compliance and regulatory oversight

Module 7: Board–Management Relationship

• Roles and boundaries between board and management

• CEO oversight and succession planning

• Constructive challenge and support

Module 8: Board Performance Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Board and committee evaluations

• Skills development and succession

• Continuous improvement practices

Module 9: Capstone – Effective Board Leadership in Practice

• Real-life board case studies

• Governance dilemmas and solutions

• Board action planning and commitments

Facilitator

GLI Certified Trainers

Investment / Fees

• Standard Fee: USD 850 per participant
• Includes training materials, lunch, tea/coffee breaks, and certificate.

Registration Deadline

June 13,2026

How to Register

• Register here: https://www.leadership.rw/register/ or click “Register/Apply to Attend”.
• Then, payment details will be shown/visible & automatically emailed to you.
• Once payment is received, you’ll get a confirmation & pre-read pack 1 week before the workshop.
• Need help? Call +250 738 713 619‬ (9 AM–5 PM EAT).

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