Corporate Governance Masterclass for PAs, Secretaries and Admin Professionals

The Corporate Governance Masterclass for PA’s, Secretaries & Office Administrators is a comprehensive 5-day programme designed to equip administrative professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to effectively support boards, executives, and governance structures. The course bridges the gap between administration and governance by providing a clear understanding of corporate governance principles, compliance requirements, ethical conduct, and professional board support practices.

Description

Administrative professionals play a critical role in ensuring effective corporate governance. This masterclass provides a structured and practical introduction to governance frameworks such as King IV, stakeholder accountability, compliance, and ethical responsibility — while focusing on the practical governance support role of PA’s, Secretaries, and Office Administrators.

The programme combines theory with hands-on activities, simulations, and case studies to ensure delegates can immediately apply what they learn in their day-to-day roles. By the end of the course, participants will be well equipped to support boards and committees professionally, manage sensitive governance information, and position themselves for career progression into governance-related roles.

Course Objectives

By the end of this masterclass, participants will be able to:

  • Understand key corporate governance principles and frameworks, including King IV

  • Clearly define their role in supporting governance structures and decision-making

  • Support boards, executives, and committees with accurate governance documentation

  • Apply ethics, compliance, and risk awareness in administrative functions

  • Prepare professional board packs, agendas, minutes, and records

  • Use digital governance and document-management tools effectively

  • Communicate professionally and confidently with senior leadership

  • Enhance personal effectiveness, professionalism, and career readiness in governance roles

Who is this Training Course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • Personal Assistants to Executives and Senior Management

  • Executive and Senior Secretaries

  • Office Administrators supporting Boards or Committees

  • Administrative Professionals working in regulated environments

  • PA’s and Admin Professionals aspiring to governance, compliance, or company secretarial roles

The Course Content

Day 1: Foundations of Corporate Governance

  • Principles and pillars of corporate governance

  • Evolution of corporate governance

  • Introduction to King IV and governance frameworks

  • Accountability, transparency, fairness, and responsibility

  • The role of administrative professionals in governance effectiveness
    Practical Activity: Case study on governance failures and lessons learned


Day 2: Governance Structures & Stakeholder Roles

  • Functions of the Board, Executives, and Committees

  • Roles of Audit, Risk, Remuneration, and other committees

  • Understanding key stakeholders: regulators, shareholders, and the public

  • Ethics, compliance, and risk awareness in governance support roles
    Practical Activity: Stakeholder mapping for participant organisations


Day 3: Governance Support in Practice

  • Preparing board packs and briefing notes

  • Agenda setting aligned to governance priorities

  • Professional minute-taking techniques

  • Recording resolutions, decisions, and action items

  • Document management, record-keeping, and secure archiving
    Practical Simulation: Governance meeting preparation and minute-taking role play


Day 4: Communication, Technology & Professionalism

  • Professional communication with directors and executives

  • Managing confidential and sensitive governance information

  • Digital governance tools and board portals

  • Introduction to platforms such as SharePoint, Arlo TMS, and governance portals

  • Cybersecurity awareness for governance support staff
    Practical Activity: Communication scenarios and governance document handling


Day 5: Personal Effectiveness & Career Development

  • Time and workload management in high-pressure environments

  • Conflict resolution and professionalism in executive settings

  • Building trust and credibility with boards and leadership

  • Career pathways from administration to governance professional

  • Developing a personal governance action plan
    Wrap-Up Exercise: Individual action plan for applying governance principles at work

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