Corporate Governance Training in Christchurch

Leadership for Directors and Board Members is a course designed to strengthen the leadership and governance capabilities of directors and board members.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at directors, executives, and board members who wish to develop effective leadership, governance, and decision-making skills at the board level.

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

• Understand the legal, ethical, and strategic responsibilities of directors and board members.
• Apply principles of good governance to improve organisational performance.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration in the boardroom.
• Respond to crises and manage risks at the executive level.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and facilitated discussion.
• Case studies and role-playing exercises.
• Group activities and scenario-based analysis.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Effective governance of enterprise IT is vital for aligning technology initiatives with business strategy, ensuring the delivery of value, and managing risk.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for advanced-level IT governance professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of governance frameworks, value delivery, and risk management, while preparing for advanced-level certification.

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

• Apply governance frameworks to align IT with business objectives.
• Optimise value delivery through strategic investment and benefit realisation.
• Evaluate and mitigate enterprise risks, including emerging risks.
• Develop strategies for IT resource optimisation and sourcing decisions.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Abundant exercises and practice opportunities.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level board members and directors seeking to strengthen their leadership, governance, and decision-making capabilities.

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

• Understand the key responsibilities and legal duties of a director.
• Develop effective governance structures and foster positive boardroom dynamics.
• Enhance strategic decision-making and risk management skills.
• Improve communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making at the board level.

Audience

All senior management requiring a working knowledge of AML and CTF prevention, along with an awareness of other relevant and current financial crime issues.

Course Format

A combination of:

• Facilitated discussions
• Slide presentations
• Case studies
• Practical examples

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Explain how AML and CTF can be prevented
• Understand the key aspects of AML and CTF as they apply to their organisations, including national and international efforts to combat these crimes
• Define the measures companies and staff should adopt to protect themselves against the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing
• Detail how a company might become a target for money laundering and terrorist financing, and identify the "red flags" that help detect, prevent, and report any suspicious or actual criminal activity
• Understand some of the other emerging "hot spots" in financial crime

AML/CTF Governance and Risk Oversight is a strategic training programme focused on strengthening organisational resilience against financial crime through effective governance, risk management, and regulatory alignment.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate to advanced-level Board Members, Senior Executives, Compliance Officers, AML Officers, and Risk Professionals who wish to use structured AML/CTF frameworks to enhance oversight, reduce regulatory exposure, and protect institutional reputation.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for business managers, IT managers, and risk and compliance managers who wish to adopt the COBIT framework to enhance IT governance and management.

By the end of this training, participants will be equipped to design, develop, implement, monitor, and improve IT governance and management using COBIT principles and methods.

Audience

All staff who require a working knowledge of Corporate Governance within their organisation

Course Format

A highly interactive blend of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Practical Examples
• Interactive Exercises
• Real-world Case Studies

This instructor-led, live training is based in Ottawa but can also be delivered elsewhere. It is aimed at managers and leaders who wish to strengthen their ability to lead difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

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

• Structure high-impact conversations
• Address tension and misalignment constructively
• Improve team trust and accountability
• Lead with clarity under pressure

Course goal:

To ensure individuals have a solid understanding of GRC processes and capabilities, along with the skills needed to integrate governance, performance management, risk management, internal control, and compliance activities.

Overview:

• Basic GRC terms and definitions
• GRC principles
• Core components, practices and activities
• How GRC relates to other disciplines

This course offers a clear, practical understanding of the Incoterms® 2020 rules, how they define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade, and how to apply them correctly in real-world transactions. Through interactive discussions and case studies, participants will learn how to select the most suitable Incoterm for their needs, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure smooth, dispute-free shipments.

Overview

Regulators worldwide are increasingly tying the level of risk a bank assumes to the capital it must hold, while financial institutions are shifting towards risk-based management practices. As banks, their products, regulatory frameworks, and the global market grow in complexity, effective risk management becomes an ever greater challenge. A crucial lesson from the banking crisis of the last five years is that risks are highly interconnected; to manage them efficiently, banks must understand these interactions.

Key features include:

• An explanation of current risk-based regulations
• A detailed review of the major risks faced by banks
• Industry best practices for adopting an enterprise-wide approach to integrating risk management across the organisation
• Utilising governance techniques to foster a group-wide culture that ensures everyone plays an active role in managing risks in alignment with the bank’s strategic objectives
• An exploration of the challenges risk managers may face in the future

This course makes extensive use of case studies designed to explore, examine, and reinforce the concepts and ideas covered over the five days. Historical events at banks will be used throughout to highlight how they failed to manage their risks and the actions that could have been taken to prevent losses.

Objectives

The objective of this course is to assist bank management in delivering an appropriate integrated strategy for managing complex and evolving risks and regulations in today’s international banking environment. Specifically, this course aims to give senior-level management an understanding of:

• Major risks within the financial industry and key international risk regulations
• How to manage a bank’s assets and liabilities while maximising returns
• The interaction between risk types and how banks use an integrated approach to manage them
• Corporate governance and best practice approaches to managing the diverse interests of stakeholders
• How to develop a culture of risk governance as a tool for minimising unnecessary risk-taking

Who should attend this seminar

This course is intended for those who are new to integrated risk management, senior management responsible for strategic risk management, or those who wish to further their understanding of enterprise risk management. It will be of use to:

• Board-level bank management
• Senior managers
• Senior risk managers and analysts
• Senior directors and risk managers responsible for strategic risk management
• Internal auditors
• Regulatory and compliance personnel
• Treasury professionals
• Asset and liability managers and analysts
• Regulators and supervisory professionals
• Suppliers and consultants to banks and the risk management industry
• Corporate governance and risk governance managers

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at managers, supervisors, and technical professionals transitioning into leadership roles who wish to use structured leadership frameworks and communication tools to strengthen authority, delegation, and team performance in growing organisations.

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

• Define and apply clear leadership authority and accountability within their scope.
• Delegate tasks and outcomes effectively while maintaining performance oversight.
• Conduct structured, direct, and constructive performance conversations.
• Communicate expectations clearly to improve engagement and cross-functional alignment.