Executive Programme

Beyond Boardroom: Modern Role of Chairmen in Organisations

Equip yourself with skills, insights, and tools necessary for drivers of organisational culture.

Date:

October 22nd, 2026

Time:

10 am daily

Venue:

CIAPS Auditorium

Attendance:

Physical or Online
Leaders must encourage their organizations to dance to forms of music yet to be heard.
Warren Bennis

Overview

In today’s fast-changing business and governance landscape, the role of the Chairman has gone beyond presiding
over boardroom meetings. Modern Chairmen are expected to act as strategic leaders, ethical guardians,
stakeholders’ ambassadors, and drivers of organisational culture.

This CIAPS Executive Workshop, “Beyond Boardroom: Modern Role of Chairmen in Organisations,” is designed to
equip current and aspiring board leaders with the skills, insights, and tools needed to thrive in this expanded role.

Learning Outcome

Participants will:

  • Understand the evolving expectations of Chairmen in corporate, public, and non-profit organisations.
  • Learn how to balance governance and strategy, without crossing into executive management.
  • Explore case studies of effective board leadership across different sectors.
  • Gain insights into stakeholder engagement, ethics, and accountability.
  • Network with peers, industry experts, and governance professionals
  • Receive a Commonwealth Institute Leadership Certificate

Who is this programme for?

The programme is ideal for:

  • Current and aspiring Board Chairmen
  • Non-Executive Directors and Trustees
  • Business owners seeking to strengthen governance structures
  • Senior executives preparing for board leadership roles
  • Policy makers and regulators involved in corporate governance
Registration Fee
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Per Delegate
Programme Fee
£200
Per Delegate
WPCS 1.3.3
Payment Details

The cost of the programme per delegate is £200

Applicable Discounts

Discount available for group booking

Other details

Workshop Highlights

  • The Chairman: The Ambassador and Value-Adding figure
  • The Chairman as Guardian of Governance
  • Chairmen and the CEO Relationship: Collaboration without interference
  • Stakeholder Confidence: Building trust beyond the boardroom
  • The Chairman’s role in crisis management and organisational resilience
  • Ethics, accountability, and public perception of modern boards

Faculty

Programmes at CIAPS go far beyond the basic transmission of skills and theories; these offerings provide practical lessons in the classroom that can be successfully implemented within your organisation.

Each programme is crafted and led by carefully chosen experts and leading authorities in their respective fields. Our aim in selecting them is to give you the chance to gain a new perspective on global operations through our innovative curriculum, world-famous faculty, and distinguished group of top peers worldwide.

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