Training & Development
TheBoardroom Africa promotes exceptional female talent to boards across the continent.
Open Doors
Open Doors is the globally-accredited board training of its kind offered to women leaders from across Africa. This seven-day programme covers key areas of governance, finance, strategy and leadership and provides a foundation in effective directorship towards a Certificate in Company Direction awarded by the London Institute of Directors. The curriculum features unique content developed by TheBoardroom Africa to help African women navigate boardroom challenges and includes leading research on the benefits of board diversity.
Register to our next Open Doors
Saturday, November 14
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Open Doors is the globally-accredited board training of its kind offered to women leaders from across Africa. This seven-day programme covers key areas of governance, finance, strategy and leadership and provides a foundation in effective directorship towards a Certificate in Company Direction awarded by the London Institute of Directors. The curriculum features unique content developed by TheBoardroom Africa to help African women navigate boardroom challenges and includes leading research on the benefits of board diversity.
Webinars
Whether you are an expert or a first-time director, TBR Africa’s monthly webinar series provides practical guidance on common issues that may arise in the course of board service. These interactive sessions cover diverse topics from “How to prepare a board-ready CV” to “Building Organizational Resilience”
Webinar Topics
Public Speaking
Navigating cross-cultural communication
A visionary approach to strategic planning
Transitioning to NED roles in new industries
Antifragility in times of disruption
Upcoming Webinar
Effective Board Decision-Making and Strategic Thinking in Challenging TImes
Contributor: Kieran Moynihan
Thursday, August 13
Virtual
Boards are continuing to face significant challenges beyond the initial crisis management phase. This webinar will examine the ways in which boards are optimising major decision-making, assessing strategic options, and approaching capital expenditure during this pandemic. It will provide practical guidance to boards of directors on navigating beyond the initial crisis management phases and optimally positioning their strategy and company to succeed in the “new normal”.
Masterclasses
TBR Africa offers small-group masterclasses for members which include live video instruction with experts, interactive assignments and activities. These in-depth offerings are tailored towards refining member skills in many key areas from negotiation to finance and more.
Our contributors
Deborah Morton-Dare
Programme Lead for Finance, Institute of Directors London
Upcoming Masterclass
Financial Literacy for Non-Financial Directors
Contributor: Deborah Morton-Dare
Thursday, September 17
Virtual
This is a series of 5 sessions aimed at leaders who do not have a financial background. The first 2 sessions are intended to provide an introduction to core financial topics that should provide the foundation for all senior executives to fulfil their duties and make better informed strategic decisions.The final 3 sessions are intended to cover the importance of financial skills in communicating and reporting to our stakeholders. The wider financial landscape will be explained, together with a broader understanding of how financial skills are applied in investment decision making.
Mentorship Programmes
TBR Africa offers its members 1-on-1 cross-company, cross-sector mentorship opportunities connecting experienced executives who possess experience serving on the boards of top organisations with emerging leaders in the early stage of their board journey. These sessions provide guidance to enable members to succeed at the boardroom and effectively navigate boardroom and leadership challenges.