SBS Trains Safaricom PLC Board Members in the Board Leadership and Governance Training Programme

This week, Strathmore University Business School trained 15 Safaricom PLC Board members in the Board Leadership and Governance Training Programme.

This Programme aimed to equip the participants on trending boardroom issues and directorship matters. Moreover, it provided a lively interactive forum for genuine learning by looking at emerging trends in the boardroom, exploring the different board skills required to better lead the board along with the various practices and principles needed for effective boards. It further gave the directors a platform to discuss key issues and examine differing perspectives on current  topics related to directorship and corporate governance.

The Board of Directors is a critical instrument of corporate governance and plays a key role in economic development in all sectors. Research shows that the board effectiveness is dependent on a variety of  factors: the orientation of new board members, procedures for board training and development,  boardroom discussion and participation, formal board member appraisal, remuneration of board  members and timeliness in making decisions.

Ideally, a board should comprise good ethical leaders  who are mentally aggressive, value time, are intrinsically motivated and open to regular evaluation as  a tool for improvement.

About our Board Governance Programmes

At Strathmore University Business School, we offer an array of board governance programmes aimed at sharpening the skills of the Board of Directors.

Our Leading the Board Programme is designed for Board Chairs and aims to equip them with valuable strategies for strengthening board performance, as well as specific ideas for improving personal contribution to their boards. The programme further concentrates on cutting-edge techniques, strategies and action plans for improving board design, refining approaches, maximizing individual contributions, and enhancing corporate governance.

The Effective Director Programme is specifically designed for Directors of the Board and aims to impart participants with a strong understanding of the directorship role, the skills he or she must bring into play and the styles and nuances of their behaviour on boards.

About our Customised Solutions

We offer a range of customised solutions that focus on providing our clients with tailored Programmes and consulting solutions to ensure that we address their unique and specific needs.

Our bespoke customised solutions can be provided for individuals entering the supervisory role, right through to the most senior level. Our Customised Programmes range from developing areas of leadership, management skills to functional skills in operations management, finance, and change management.

By Juliet Hinga

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