Risk Management Leadership Programme: Navigating Uncertainty — A Programme for Board of Directors

In an environment marked by volatility and rapid change, boards must lead with foresight and resilience. This program equips directors with the tools and strategic mindset to identify, assess, and manage enterprise risks while fulfilling governance responsibilities.

HOW YOU BENEFIT

• Strengthen risk governance and oversight at the board level
• Improve risk-informed decision-making and accountability
• Enhance strategic resilience and crisis readiness
• Align risk management with stakeholder expectations and compliance

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Board members and non-executive directors
• Audit and risk committee members
• CEOs, CFOs, and senior executives reporting to boards
• Governance professionals and board secretaries

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Governance and the Role of the Board in Risk Oversight

• Fiduciary duties and governance responsibilities
• Risk governance vs. operational risk management
• Board committees and delegation of authority

Module 2: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for Directors

• ERM frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000)
• Risk integration with strategic planning
• Risk maturity models and board engagement

Module 3: Strategic Risk Thinking and Scenario Planning

• Identifying long-term and emerging risks
• Scenario building and stress testing
• Risk-adjusted decision-making

Module 4: Culture and Risk Appetite

• Defining and aligning risk appetite and tolerance
• Culture as a driver of risk behavior
• Promoting a speak-up, risk-aware culture

Module 5: Cybersecurity, ESG, and Reputation Risk

• Oversight of digital and cyber threats
• Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk lens
• Protecting brand and stakeholder trust

Module 6: Financial and Investment Risks

• Liquidity, credit, and market risk
• Risk oversight in capital allocation and procurement
• Investment committee governance

Module 7: Crisis Leadership and Business Continuity

• Board’s role in crisis scenarios
• Communication protocols and continuity plans
• Post-crisis recovery and reputation repair

Module 8: Internal Controls and Risk Reporting

• Linking risk management to audit and compliance
• Dashboard and reporting standards for directors
• Risk heat maps and key risk indicators (KRIs)

Module 9: Regulatory Compliance and Legal Risk

• Board accountability in regulated sectors
• Personal liability and ethical conduct
• Reviewing compliance and assurance functions

Module 10: Strengthening Risk Governance Effectiveness

• Board self-assessment and risk oversight review
• Creating a risk-literate board
• Institutionalizing board-level risk leadership