EA/PA governance & board management: principles, structures, processes, board secretary role, director duties, and business skills.
| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2026 | Sandton | 1 Day | |
| 05 October 2026 | Live/Online | 1 Day | |
| 16 November 2026 | Sandton | 1 Day |
Understand what good governance looks like and how you as the EA/PA can assist the Board, CEO and Management to achieve it. We will examine what the EA’s role and responsibilities are as a Board secretary and take you through best practice examples of Board agendas, papers, and minutes.
The Effective Governance and Board Management Skills for EAs & PAs Masterclass will use a mix of presentation, case studies, exercises, and open discussion.
The online platform will have delegates participating on an interactive level with each other and the facilitator, Delegates will be introduced to useful interactivity tools such as tests, polls, breakouts and both audio and visual engagement activities. These tools will support the delivery of theory and understanding of the necessary principles of the course on a practical level.
On registration, all relevant course material and information will be made available online.
Upon completion of the Effective Governance and Board Management Skills for EAs & PAs course, participants will be able to:
Understand the principles of good corporate governance
Review common board structures and roles
Dive into board practice & processes
Roles and responsibilities of the board, CEO and management
Your role as the EA as Board Secretary
The critical importance of confidentiality, security and retention records
Understand directors’ legal duties and obligations
Explore the changing role of and expectations placed on the board Principles of good corporate governance
Business Fundamentals Skills for EAs & PAs
Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants
Administrative Managers
Board Coordinators and Governance Officers
Corporate Secretaries
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Governance – understand what “governance” is
Importance of good governance
What good governance looks like
Matters the Board needs to address
Board Structure
Roles and responsibilities of the Board
Roles and responsibilities of CEO/ management
Role of the Chair
Board composition
Factors which influence Board effectiveness
Board Practice and Processes
Board meetings
Board agenda and work plan
Board papers
Board committees
Other board practices
Board charter – “code of conduct”
Role of the EA as Board Secretary
Responsibilities of Board Secretary
Interests/ Conflicts of Interest Register
Minutes – draft stage and approval process
Online Board Papers
Confidentiality, Security and retention records
Policy register and review
Role of the “Company Secretary”
Looking for areas of improvement
Understanding Directors’ legal duties and obligations
The Companies Act and Directors’ Duties
Trusts and Trustees
Fundamentals Skills for EAs & PAs
identifying problems with time management and strategies for time management.
techniques to help reduce procrastination and dealing with stress.
client care and client satisfaction.
making an effective team.
support skills.
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