Bâtir et gérer un bon conseil d'administration ou un comité consultatif de PME

Module 1: The chair and the board (morning)

• Key governance concepts
• Why create a board of directors?
• Status of a board for small and medium-sized businesses
• Benefits and drawbacks
• What changes under a board?

Module 2: How to create a board of directors (morning)

• The role of the board
• The basics of setting up a board
• The transitional function of an advisory committee
• Legal implications
• Liability insurance
• Discussion: A practical case

Module 3: How to hold a board meeting (afternoon)

• Representation of shareholders
• Adoption of operating rules
• Meeting structure
  • Agenda
  • Documentation
  • Contributions
• Relations between various stakeholders

Module 4: Case studies (afternoon)

• Acquire the knowledge necessary to establish and manage a board of directors
• Learn "tricks" for fostering a positive dynamic within the board
• Develop effective operating practices
• Understand the board's roles and responsibilities
• Make more enlightened decisions
• Take part in workshops and group discussions based on real-life examples

• Small and medium-sized business owners looking to establish a board of directors within their organization
• Corporate and public-sector executives interested in becoming board members or improving their knowledge and skills in this regard
• Executives and managers who report to a board of directors
• Senior executives, professionals and financial managers interested in the "new corporate governance"
• New board members
• Existing directors who wish to improve performance within their organization

0.6 continuing education unit (CEU) is awarded for this program