Dison B. Okumu
CEO - Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda (ICGU)
FOREWORD
As a country we have a corporate governance deficit, the world average for female representation on boards is 17% and Uganda hangs around 12.7%. Uganda still has a number of Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) and Large Private Sector Organizations (LPSOs) headed by foreign proprietors. Meanwhile, Government institutions generally have weaknesses in adherence and observance of Corporate Governance principles and codes of best practice.
The Board Readiness Programme (BRP) is the first of its kind. It is a deliberate effort to re-tool and equip intending CEOs, Company Secretaries and Directors for an excellent management and oversight role in organizations. As stewards of Corporate Governance in Uganda, the Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda (ICGU) has, in collaboration with Leading Boards Africa (LBA), designed the Board Readiness Programme with the aim of providing top-edge knowledge about the principles and practices for efficient Board and organizational management.
The programme is a complete facet of Corporate Governance Codes of best practices delivered by experienced faculty of trainers who will share Board learning experiences. Moreover, contemporary governance trends demand that Boards put in the forefront issues of environmental and social governance (ESG) and diversity, equity and inclusiveness (DE&I) as they have gained unprecedented prominence in the recent past. Post Covid-19 strategies and policies need to be reevaluated which calls for recommitment of time and resources on the part of Board members. Other novel issues like cyber security and stakeholder activism call for Board readiness if their businesses are to be resilient or managed sustainably.
With all these host of emerging issues, I urge the Government, Private Sector, Developing Partners, SMEs and NGOs to take the opportunity to equip their organizations with knowledgeable and steady fast human resources by training with our Board Readiness Programme.
Francesca.N.Kakooza (FCG)
Founder & Non-Executive Director Leading Boards Africa
As organizations focus on reopening and repositioning for the future, it is increasingly clear that resilience – of strategy, the organization, and operating muscle – is proving to be the great differentiator of the pandemic era. From pivoting to “remote everything” and focusing on workforce well-being to deepening digital engagement with customers and recalibrating supply chains, the ability to quickly adapt to dramatic disruptions and dislocations has defined the survivors and thrivers (KPMG Board Leadership Center: On 2022 Board agenda). This status quo will continue in the near future. At the helm of creating corporate resilience and building back better is the Board of directors. Board members must be prepared and equipped for the long haul ahead, they must be able to aptly set the tone at the top that will define how their organizations survive and thrive post pandemic. This is where the Board Readiness Programme comes in.
The BRP is a highly strategic and specialized programme focused on skilling, re-skilling and up-skilling new, existing and aspiring directors in various facets of their role at the helm of organizations. The programme is benchmarked against the Director Competence framework developed by the Institute of Directors, UK with an added flavor focusing on boardroom dynamics peculiar to our cultural settings in Africa and how the nuances therein play into the boardroom. It will be delivered through a series of highly engaging and interactive workshops both physical and online.
Our faculty has been specially picked and brings on board their expertise and experience both at Executive and Board level nationally and globally. Our classes will be small to support networking and interactive learning. Participants will be vetted by the Programmes Committee and admitted subsequently. I would encourage Senior Management Teams, Boards of directors, Governing bodies (by whatsoever name called), entrepreneurs in the private and public sector both profit and non-profit to sign up for this value driven programme!.
INTRODUCTION
Research demonstrates that better governed organizations attract capital at a lower cost and perform better in the long run. Better companies also lead to better societies, creating sustainable businesses that contribute to the overall economic development of the countries within which they operate.
Well governed organisations are defined by consistent performance on the following aspects; governance, leadership, organisational design, people, change management, culture and engagement. These fundamentals translate into optimal strategic and financial results and ultimately impact, especially for organisations with a social purpose. At the helm of optimal performance is the Board of directors (or governing body) charged with exercising effective strategic oversight and ensuring that all the pieces of the puzzle fit together perfectly. In the current VUCA environment and in the wake of recent corporate governance scandals, this is an uphill task that does not come naturally to anyone, including a group of highly skilled individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. This is where continuous professional development comes in to ensure that Board members have apt skills and knowledge at all times to grapple with the changing business and operational environment.
The Institute of Corporate Governance Uganda
The Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda (ICGU) is a not – for – profit body that was instituted in 2000 at the onset of Privatization to create propagate, promote, deepen and entrench the Corporate Governance principles and practices of Accountability, Transparency, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence in both public and private organizations.
ICGU was incorporated in December 1998 as a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital and was officially launched on 12thOctober 2000.
The Institute derives its mandate from the Memorandum and Articles of Association and it is governed by an 11- member Council chaired by the President, and a Secretariat headed by a Chief Executive Officer. Its membership cuts across all sectors of the economy and embraces both individual and corporate members.
Today the Institute is a membership-based Organisation with a growing number of both corporate and individual members. ICGU is a member of the African Corporate Governance Network and affiliated to the Asian Corporate Governance Association – Hong Kong.
Leading Boards, Africa (LBA) is a global governance and leadership consultancy company. Our focus is on transforming Africa, one organization at a time.
We believe that everything rises and falls with governance and leadership. We therefore catalyze superior performance in organizations through our tried and tested solutions to governance and leadership challenges.
Our solutions are tailored and customized to our special clients. These are Africa-grown and tested solutions to unique governance challenges, duly benchmarked to international standards and systems.
Whether an organization’s governance challenge is in board governance, strategy, organization performance, leadership, sustainability, financial performance, risk, compliance, audit or goes down to stakeholder engagement, or people & culture, LBA will develop the right solution to motivate change.
Leading Boards Africa
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The ICGU/LBA Board Readiness Programme is a 360 degree Board development programme that focuses on the 4 fundamental minimum competencies required for a director to be effective namely; the right -knowledge-set, skill-set, mind-set and behaviour-set. Under each of these fundamentals, we tackle the key principles, practices and dynamics essential to director effectiveness.
The programme will be highly strategic and interactive designed to provide a space for board members and aspiring board members to discuss local realities, plan strategies with peers, and practice the leadership skills required to bring constructive changes to board decision making. It has been designed to respond to adult learning needs and will be delivered both on-line and physically for a period of 2 weeks with the last segment being a residential.
Our faculty is highly skilled and experienced in their fields of expertise and are board members themselves, guaranteed to bring varied experiences into the discussions during the programme. The programme design also includes guest speakers to give a fresh insight to a particular dynamic.
Why enroll for the programme?
- The BRP will equip you with the right knowledge set to operate at Board /strategic oversight level.
- It will stimulate the right mind-set in you that will position you to be sought after and a valuable addition to any board team.
- The BRP will augment your skill set and arm you with the right tools to oversee performance and conformance at strategic level.
- It will motivate the right behavior set in you that will ensure that you succeed at any c-suite or board position.
- The highly interactive programme will be an opportunity for you to expand your networks and board opportunities.
Mode of Delivery
Online and physical classes
- Aspiring directors, new directors and existing directors
- All governing body members: Boards of governors, Boards of trustees, Executive committees, Executive councils, Local Government officials
- Chief Executive Officers & other C-Suite Executives
- Senior Leadership teams
- Company Secretaries
- Governance advisors
Who should attend?
Training Methods
Case Studies
Videos
Mock Board Meetings
Power point presentations
Team Projects
Role Plays
Guest Speaker Sessions
Next Steps
Key dates
Programme Dates
- 1st Board cohort Starts– 1st September 2022
Application deadline
Application Deadline Dates
- 1st Board cohort – 20th August 2022
- Early bird registration closes on - 30th July 2022
- Early Bird Registration Fee - $1850
Duration
3 Months
Awards
ICGU Certified Company Director
Fees
$2000 per delegate (includes course fees, a tablet, course materials and accommodation for the residential segment)
Programme Structure
Knowledge Set
- Strategy
- Finance
- Governance
- Legal & Risk
- Digital Awareness
- Stakeholder Management
Skill Set
- Strategic Thinking
- Analysis & Use of Information
- Strategic Decision Making
- Strategic Communication
- Strategic Leadership
- Performance Monitoring
Mindset
- Self Leadership
- EQ & SQ
- People Building
- Ethical Behavior
- Good Judgement
Behavior Set
- Culture
- Boardroom Politics
- Boardroom Decorum
- The Art of Persuasion & Influencing
- Conflict Resolution
Meet the faculty
The BRP faculty has been specially chosen from various fields, areas of expertise and experiences. The programme will also host adjunct faculty and guest speakers for each competence-set so that our participants get an all-round Board learning experience.
Dr. Fred Muhumuza
Head of Faculty
Development Economist – Lead facilitator- Skill-set
Muhumuza is a Development Economist with a PhD from the University of Manchester (UK) who is committed to realization of inclusive and sustainable development of low income countries such as Uganda. He has vast experience in public policy making, analysis and review. He sits on the governance Boards for Vision Fund Uganda, Bank of Baroda Uganda, University Council for Uganda Christian University and Scripture Union of Uganda. Previously, he has served on the Boards of World Vision Uganda, Bank of India and Post Bank Uganda Ltd.
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Dison Bosco Okumu
Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda
Meet the Lead facilitator – Behaviour-set
He began his career in 1982 with the defunct Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) where he worked in various capacities as a Statistician; Senior Planner, Manager, Corporate Planning & Strategy; and Ag. General Manager Corporate Services. He also had a stint as a United Nations Volunteer in Banjul, The Gambia serving as a Statistician in the Bureau of Statistics, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the Republic of The Gambia from 1988 to 1994.
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Francesca Kakooza (FCG)
Founder,
Leading Boards Africa
Meet our 1st Lead Facilitator – Knowledge-set
Francesca is the founder of Leading Boards Africa. An Advocate, Chartered Governance Professional and Chartered Secretary, MBA(UMI). Currently the Director Legal/ Secretary, Insurance Regulatory Authority. She has over 15 years combined legal, governance and strategic management experience,9-years of which have been at executive management in local and multi-national companies in the financial services sector. Board member World Vision, Uganda, Vision Fund Uganda, Leading Boards Africa, Mbeleni Foundation. Member - Institute of Directors, United Kingdom, International Bar Association, Uganda Law Society, East African Law Society, The Board Room Africa(TBR) and is a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute, UK & Ireland (ICSA, UK). She is a certified John Maxwell coach, trainer and speaker.
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Mustapha Mugisa
(Mr. Strategy)
Author
Winning the Game ® Strategy Model
Meet our 2nd Lead Facilitator – Knowledge Set
The Re-known Author of Winning the Game ® Strategy Model, Mustapha is a Certified Risk Strategy Professional (CRSP), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) of Uganda, COBIT lead implementer & trainer. He serves as a Technical Adviser on the Board of Directors of Uganda Red Cross Society, Board member, Reach out Mbuya, Board member Institute of Forensics and IT Security, Institute of Corporate Governance, Royal College Makindye amongst others.
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Joseph Ajal
Qualified HR Professional
Meet our Lead facilitator – Mind-set
Joseph is a qualified HR professional, certified professional coach, certified Talent Practitioner, Chartered HR Business Partner, Fellow of the American Academy of Project Management, MSc. HRM/D(University of Manchester where he was an Equity & Merritt fellow), Certified Balanced Scorecard Professional by George Washington University and a certified Kon Ferry Hay Job Evaluator. He sits on the boards of ICF Uganda Chapter, Areda Ventures, CivFund, Tumaini Foundation amongst others.
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contact us
Send your statement of interest and CV to the following address:
Programmes Director
Board Readiness Programme BRP@leadingboardsafrica.com or access the application form on www.icgu.org
For any queries, contact us at:
BRP@leadingboardsafrica.com
+256701192365
P.O BOX 36443 Kampala, Uganda
Suite 1, Bright Building Central Drive, Lweza