Executive Programme

Strategic Insights for Company Chairmen

Board Leadership • Governance • Strategic Oversight

Date:

April 16th, 2026

Time:

10 am daily

Venue:

CIAPS Auditorium Lagos and Malta

Attendance:

Physical or Online
Many people sit in boardrooms by appointment, experience, or reputation, but very few have been trained for effective boardroom management—especially in the strategic influence, discipline, and leadership needed outside the boardroom that ultimately determines organisational success.
Anthony Kila

Overview

The Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) invites experienced and aspiring board leaders to a highly interactive two-day Executive Programme: “Strategic Insights for Company Chairmen”. This programme aims to deepen strategic understanding, sharpen governance instincts, and enhance leadership skills essential for effective corporate stewardship.

Chairmen and non-executive leaders play a pivotal role in creating long-term value through strategic oversight, ethical governance, and stakeholder alignment. This seminar blends global best practices with practical frameworks to help participants lead with confidence, clarity, and impact in complex organisational environments.

Learning Outcome

By attending this two-day seminar, participants will:

  • Fundamentals of modern boardroom management 
  • Understand the evolving role of company chairmen in modern governance
  • Explore strategic leadership models for sustainable organisational impact
  • Learn frameworks for driving board effectiveness and ethical culture
  • What board members do outside the boardroom (dos & don’ts)
  • Master board-CEO relations and oversight best practices
  • Apply strategic tools for risk governance and performance monitoring
  • Practice decision-making through real-life board scenarios
  • How chairmen and board members add measurable value

 

Who is this programme for?

This programme is ideal for:

  • Company Chairmen
  • Board Members and Non-Executive Directors
  • Senior Corporate Executives
  • Governance and Compliance Leaders
  • Strategic Advisors
  • CEOs preparing for board leadership roles
Registration Fee
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Per Delegate
Programme Fee
£2500
Per Delegate
WPCS 1.3.3
Payment Details

The cost of the programme per delegate is £2500

Applicable Discounts

Multiple payment options available. Group and early-bird discounts apply.

Other details

Why Attend?

In a world of rapid disruption and shifting stakeholder expectations, effective board leadership is more consequential than ever. Strategic Insights for Company Chairmen offers:

  • Strategic Frameworks: Practical governance models rooted in global best practice
  • Peer Engagement: High-value dialogue with board leaders from diverse sectors
  • Actionable Tools: Templates, checklists, and frameworks for board work
  • Commonwealth Institute Certificate 

Key Highlights

  • Strategic leadership fundamentals for chairmen
  • Corporate governance trends and regulatory expectations
  • Building board culture and ethical oversight
  • Risk governance, performance metrics, and value creation
  • Enhancing board-management relations
  • Case studies and boardroom simulations

Faculty

CIAPS executive programmes are delivered by seasoned practitioners, thought leaders, and global governance experts selected for their deep board experience and strategic insight. Our facilitators bring a blend of academic rigor and real-world practice to ensure that participants leave equipped to lead at the highest level.

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