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Building High Performance Board

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Building High Performance Board

Developing An Effective Board for Strategic Planning & Corporate Governance

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950

Introduction

This Building High Performance Board training course provides participants with the professional knowledge, tools and frameworks to boost Board’s performance.

Recognizing that the Board of Directors plays a critical role in the organization’s success, the goal of this program is to examine all issues impacting the Board performance and the effectiveness of its strategic operations.

This training course will discuss in details all aspects related to the functional roles as well as the duties and responsibilities of the different Board players and will also emphasize the importance of the boardroom dynamics and the vital impact of the Board and company leadership in setting a positive culture.    

This training course will also address the importance of having a regular evaluation for the Board performance with an aim to detect areas for improvements and implement changes necessary to become more effective.

This GLOMACS Building High Performance Board training course will highlight:

  • Roles, Duties and Responsibilities of a Board
  • Board Composition & Structure
  • Board Instruments and Tools
  • Board Meetings
  • Board Governance Framework
  • The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) perspective
  • The Board Effectiveness Framework
  • Board Evaluation

Objectives

At the end of this Building High Performance Board training course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the Roles, Responsibilities and Duties of a Board
  • Discuss Board Formal Offices, Composition and Structure
  • Learn about Board Instruments, Tools and Procedures
  • Discuss how to run effective Board Meetings
  • Study the Board Governance Framework
  • Understand The GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Perspective
  • Identify the Board Effectiveness Challenges
  • Know about Board Evaluation Practices

Training Methodology

A highly interactive class, where all delegates will be encouraged to engage and participate, share and gain from each other’s knowledge and experience.

The classroom lectures will rely on a bullet based slide presentation enriched by group discussions around case studies and checklists wherever applicable.

Organisational Impact

This Building High Performance Board training course is of direct relevance to all types of Organizations - Public, Private, Family Owned and Non-Profit Enterprises - and will help in achieving tangible improvements through:

  • Clarity on Roles and Responsibilities among the Leadership and with Stakeholders
  • Efficient Productive Board Meetings
  • Effective Decision Making
  • Efficient Structure of Board Governance
  • A Board focused on Governing rather than Managing
  • Conducting Periodical Board Evaluation & taking results into actions

Personal Impact

This Building High Performance Board training course will benefit participants by gaining knowledge that will enable them to have a better understanding on:

  • Their Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
  • How to Play their Directional Role
  • How to play their Oversight role
  • How to play their Advisory Role
  • Best Practices of Board operating procedures
  • Running and participating in efficient Board Meetings
  • Handling Boardroom Dynamics

Who should Attend?

This GLOMACS Building High Performance Board training course is designed for all participants at the Boardroom, namely:

  • Chairs, Committee Chairs
  • Board Members, Committee Members
  • Board Secretaries
  • CEOs, Executive Directors and Senior Management
  • Officers-in-Charge of the Governance framework within the organization
Course Outline
Day 1

Board Roles, Duties and Responsibilities

  • Board Positioning within the Power Hierarchy
  • Roles, Duties and Responsibilities of a Board
  • The Strategic Planning Role of a Board
  • Board Involvement Models
  • Board Composition, Formal Offices
  • Board Composition, Optional Offices
Day 2

Board Structure and Operations

  • Board Structure
  • Board Instruments and Tools
  • Board Meetings
  • The Governance Challenge
  • Governance Historical Evolution
  • Board Governance Framework
  • Characteristics of a High Performance Board (HPB)
  • Good Governance and High Performance Board (HPB)
Day 3

Governance, Risk and Compliance Management

  • The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Perspective
  • Compliance and Compliance Management
  • Elements of an Effective Compliance Program
  • Risk and Risk Management Process
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Emerging Governance Practices
Day 4

Board Effectiveness Challenges

  • The Board Effectiveness Framework
  • Clarity of Board’s Role vis a vis Management and other Stakeholders
  • Board’s Duty in Establishing the Organization’s Strategic Plans
  • Board’s Fiduciary Role
  • Factors Influencing the Board’s Ability to Carry out its Roles and Responsibilities
  • Formal Structure and Operating Procedures of the Board
  • Impact of Informal Board’s “Culture”
  • Influence of Leadership of  the Board and the Organization
Day 5

Board Evaluation

  • Board Effectiveness Pillars
  • Board Failure
  • Board Evaluation
  • Board Evaluation Approaches
  • Board Evaluation Framework
  • Top Ten Commandments for a Great Board
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 Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

Saudi GLOMACS offers professional training across a wide range of disciplines, including administration, leadership and management, governance and regulation, law, oil and gas, energy, engineering, finance, digital technologies, and sector-specific specialisations.

Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

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