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Building High Performance Board

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Building High Performance Board

Developing An Effective Board for Strategic Planning & Corporate Governance

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950

Course Summary

Boards of Directors play a critical role in organisational success, and their effectiveness has a direct impact on strategic planning, governance, and long-term performance. This course provides participants with the professional knowledge, tools, and frameworks needed to boost board performance and governance outcomes. The Building High Performance Board training course examines all aspects of board roles, responsibilities, composition, governance frameworks, and boardroom dynamics, enabling leaders to contribute meaningfully to their organisation’s strategic direction.

Participants will explore board instruments, compliance perspectives, risk oversight, and evaluation practices to ensure productive and impactful board meetings. Emphasis is placed on improving decision-making quality, fostering a positive governance culture, and implementing regular board performance evaluations to identify improvement opportunities. The Building High Performance Board training course prepares board members, executives, and governance professionals to enhance leadership effectiveness and board performance at the highest level.

Skills & Competencies

From this Building High Performance Board training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Board governance and oversight
  • Strategic leadership alignment
  • Governance, risk & compliance understanding
  • Board meeting effectiveness
  • Evaluation and improvement frameworks
  • Stakeholder engagement proficiency

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Building High Performance Board training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand the roles, duties, and responsibilities of a board.
  • Analyse board composition and governance structures.
  • Apply board instruments and tools for effective oversight.
  • Conduct and contribute to productive board meetings.
  • Use evaluation practices to enhance board performance.

How You Will Learn

Participants will engage with structured board governance concepts, reflective discussion, and practical frameworks that support effective board leadership. Learning focuses on integrating governance principles with real-world boardroom dynamics, enhancing participants’ ability to apply strategic thinking and oversight practices in their organisations. Interactive engagement ensures the development of transferable skills relevant to corporate boards across sectors.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals who serve on or interact closely with boards of directors, as well as senior executives responsible for governance and strategic decision-making.

This Building High Performance Board training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Chairs and Committee Chairs
  • Board Members and Committee Members
  • Board Secretaries
  • CEOs and Executive Directors
  • Governance officers and senior management
Course Outline
Day 1

Board Roles, Duties and Responsibilities

This day introduces the positioning of the board within organisational power dynamics and the essential roles it plays. Participants explore duties, strategic planning involvement, and core board responsibilities. The topics covered will include:  

  • Board Positioning within the Power Hierarchy
  • Roles, Duties and Responsibilities of a Board
  • The Strategic Planning Role of a Board
  • Board Involvement Models
  • Board Composition, Formal Offices
  • Board Composition, Optional Offices
Day 2

Board Structure and Operations

This day focuses on board governance structure, instruments, and operational frameworks. Participants examine board meetings and governance characteristics that define high performance. The topics covered will include:  

  • Board Structure
  • Board Instruments and Tools
  • Board Meetings
  • The Governance Challenge
  • Governance Historical Evolution
  • Board Governance Framework
  • Characteristics of a High Performance Board (HPB)
  • Good Governance and High Performance Board (HPB)
Day 3

Governance, Risk and Compliance Management

This day explores the governance, risk, and compliance perspective foundational to effective board oversight. Participants learn risk management processes and elements of compliance programmes. The topics covered will include:  

  • The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Perspective
  • Compliance and Compliance Management
  • Elements of an Effective Compliance Program
  • Risk and Risk Management Process
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Emerging Governance Practices
Day 4

Board Effectiveness Challenges

This day addresses the challenges affecting board effectiveness, including clarity of roles, fiduciary obligations, and leadership influence. Participants examine structural and cultural barriers to performance. The topics covered will include:  

  • The Board Effectiveness Framework
  • Clarity of Board’s Role vis a vis Management and other Stakeholders
  • Board’s Duty in Establishing the Organization’s Strategic Plans
  • Board’s Fiduciary Role
  • Factors Influencing the Board’s Ability to Carry out its Roles and Responsibilities
  • Formal Structure and Operating Procedures of the Board
  • Impact of Informal Board’s “Culture”
  • Influence of Leadership of  the Board and the Organization
Day 5

Board Evaluation

This day focuses on methods and frameworks for evaluating board performance and identifying improvement areas. Participants learn approaches to sustain board excellence. The topics covered will include:  

  • Board Effectiveness Pillars
  • Board Failure
  • Board Evaluation
  • Board Evaluation Approaches
  • Board Evaluation Framework
  • Top Ten Commandments for a Great Board
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers and Associations

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Options & Brochure

Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to align board governance principles with their own strategic and cultural priorities. Customisation allows leaders to address specific governance challenges relevant to their board structures and oversight processes, strengthening decision-making and accountability at the highest level.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Building High Performance Board training course:

  • Enhanced clarity on board roles and responsibilities
  • Stronger governance frameworks and practices
  • Improved risk and compliance oversight
  • Effective and productive board meetings
  • Increased strategic leadership alignment
  • Sustainable board performance improvement
Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email [email protected] . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

If you would like further information about these training courses, our team is available to provide professional guidance and support. We are pleased to assist with course selection, the registration process, and any other related enquiries.

For personalised assistance or detailed enquiries, please contact our team on +966 (54) 286 8546 or email us at [email protected]

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

Saudi GLOMACS offers professional training across a wide range of disciplines, including administration, leadership and management, governance and regulation, law, oil and gas, energy, engineering, finance, digital technologies, and sector-specific specialisations.

Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

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