An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Corporate Stewardship Company Secretary
Strengthening Governance, Compliance, and
Ethical Leadership in Corporate Environments
Course Introduction
This Corporate Stewardship Company Secretary training course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the pivotal role a company secretary plays in driving effective corporate governance and ensuring organisational accountability. In today’s evolving business landscape, the modern company secretary must go beyond administrative functions to become a strategic advisor supporting ethical leadership, board effectiveness, and stakeholder confidence.
Through this training course, participants will explore the responsibilities of a company secretary within corporate governance frameworks, focusing on legal compliance, board management, communication protocols, and corporate ethics. The training course highlights the company secretary’s influence in fostering transparency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding organisations toward responsible stewardship and sustainability.
- The evolving role of the company secretary as a governance advisor
- Corporate stewardship principles and best practices
- Legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks for company secretaries
- Effective board and stakeholder communication strategies
- Integrating ethics, ESG, and sustainability into governance processes
Objectives
At the end of this Corporate Stewardship Company Secretary training course, you will learn to:
- Apply governance frameworks to strengthen board performance
- Interpret and manage legal and regulatory compliance requirements
- Support the board in ethical and sustainable decision-making
- Enhance stakeholder confidence through transparent governance practices
- Build strategic value by promoting corporate stewardship principles
Training Methodology
This Corporate Stewardship Company Secretary training course applies a combination of instructor-led presentations, structured discussions, and scenario-based learning. Participants will explore governance frameworks, case studies, and compliance strategies to strengthen their professional competencies as corporate governance practitioners.
Organisational Impact
Organisations will gain stronger governance integrity and accountability through:
- Enhanced compliance with regulatory frameworks and standards
- Improved board and executive decision-making processes
- Reinforced corporate reputation through ethical leadership
- Streamlined governance and risk management practices
- Strengthened communication and transparency with stakeholders
- Sustainable long-term business stewardship
Personal Impact
Participants will develop advanced corporate governance and stewardship skills through:
- Improved understanding of the company secretary’s strategic role
- Enhanced ability to interpret legal and regulatory obligations
- Greater confidence in managing board relations and governance matters
- Broader perspective on integrating sustainability into governance
- Strengthened communication and advisory competencies
- Professional advancement in governance and compliance leadership
Who Should Attend?
This Oxford Management Centre Corporate Stewardship Company Secretary training course is ideal for professionals responsible for corporate governance, company administration, and board advisory functions, including:
- Company Secretaries and Assistant Company Secretaries
- Corporate Governance Officers
- Board Administrators and Legal Advisors
- Compliance and Risk Management Officers
- Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations Executives
- Senior Managers involved in Governance and Regulatory Affairs
Course Outline
Day One
Corporate Stewardship and the Role of the Company Secretary
- Understanding corporate stewardship and ethical responsibility
- The strategic function of the modern company secretary
- Corporate governance frameworks and key principles
- Legal and fiduciary duties of the company secretary
- Board structure, composition, and responsibilities
- Promoting transparency and accountability across the organisation
Day Two
Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Frameworks
- Key laws and regulations governing company operations
- Compliance frameworks and corporate filings
- Managing statutory records and disclosures
- The company secretary’s role in risk and compliance management
- Dealing with regulatory authorities and external auditors
- Corporate policies and governance documentation
Day Three
Effective Board and Committee Management
- Supporting board meetings and governance processes
- Agenda planning, board papers, and meeting minutes
- Ensuring effective board communication and decision-making
- Building collaborative relationships with chairpersons and directors
- Managing conflicts of interest and confidentiality obligations
- Maintaining documentation integrity and governance records
Day Four
Corporate Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, and ESG Integration
- Effective communication between the board and stakeholders
- The company secretary’s role in ESG and sustainability governance
- Promoting ethical decision-making and integrity culture
- Managing shareholder relations and investor communications
- Corporate disclosures and sustainability reporting
- Encouraging accountability and responsible governance behaviour
Day Five
Corporate Stewardship in Action – Leadership and Future Outlook
- The company secretary as a driver of ethical leadership
- Emerging trends in governance and corporate stewardship
- Managing crises and reputational risks at board level
- Developing a governance improvement roadmap
- Strengthening board performance evaluations
- Action planning for continuous governance excellence
Certificate
On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
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National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
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