An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Governance Policy & Policy Enforcement
Understand, Enforce and Audit
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INTRODUCTION
Effective governance depends on clearly defined policies and the ability to enforce them consistently across the organisation. Governance policies provide direction, establish accountability, and define acceptable conduct, while policy enforcement ensures that these rules are applied in practice. Without strong enforcement mechanisms, governance frameworks lose credibility and fail to deliver value.
The Governance Policy & Policy Enforcement Course provides an in-depth understanding of how governance policies are developed, implemented, and enforced within modern organisations. This Governance Policy & Policy Enforcement Training places governance within the broader Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) environment, highlighting how policies interact with risk management, compliance, and internal audit functions.
Participants explore the purpose and structure of governance policies and the practical challenges associated with enforcement. The course explains how weak enforcement undermines governance outcomes and how organisations can strengthen policy adherence through structured frameworks, accountability mechanisms, and risk-based approaches.
A key emphasis of this training course is improving cooperation and alignment between governance-related functions. Participants gain clarity on roles, responsibilities, and boundaries across risk management, compliance, and internal audit, enabling more effective coordination and consistent application of governance principles.
Key focus areas include:
- Governance policy concepts and enforcement frameworks
- Corporate governance principles and practical application
- GRC integration and functional alignment
- Risk-based compliance and risk-based internal audit approaches
- Risk assessment, classification, and reporting within governance
KEY SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
After completing this training course, participants will be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
- Governance Policy Design – Develop and interpret governance policies aligned with organisational objectives.
- Policy Enforcement – Apply structured methods to ensure policies are implemented and adhered to consistently.
- GRC Integration – Align governance, risk, and compliance functions for effective coordination.
- Risk Assessment – Understand and apply risk taxonomies, appetite, and tolerance within governance frameworks.
- Audit Alignment – Link governance policies to risk-based internal audit and compliance activities.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this Governance Policy & Policy Enforcement Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) perspective
- Apply fundamental concepts of governance policy and policy enforcement
- Audit corporate governance frameworks and processes
- Improve alignment between governance policies and organisational mission, vision, and values
- Align risk management and compliance within organisational governance structures
- Manage professional relationships between risk management, internal audit, and compliance functions
- Link corporate governance to organisational risk considerations and international frameworks
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This Governance Policy & Policy Enforcement Training is suitable for:
- Directors and aspiring directors
- Board secretaries, board consultants, and corporate counsel
- Professionals involved in corporate governance processes
- C-suite executives across business and technology functions
- Officers responsible for governance frameworks within organisations
- Professionals leading risk management, compliance, and internal audit functions
This training course is valuable for professionals across public and private organisations seeking to strengthen governance culture and enforcement capability.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The Governance Policy & Policy Enforcement Course is delivered through an interactive and discussion-based learning approach. Facilitated sessions encourage active participation and knowledge exchange, allowing participants to explore governance challenges and enforcement practices from multiple perspectives.
A variety of learning techniques are applied, including brainstorming, guided discussions, practical exercises, and experience sharing. This diverse methodology keeps participants engaged while reinforcing understanding of governance concepts and enforcement mechanisms.
The approach ensures participants can quickly translate learning into practical improvements within their own governance environments.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The Governance Policy & Policy Enforcement Course equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to design, implement, and enforce effective governance policies. The course strengthens understanding of how governance policies support accountability, compliance, and informed decision-making.
This Governance Policy & Policy Enforcement Training highlights the importance of aligning governance with risk management, compliance, and internal audit functions. Participants gain insight into modern risk-based approaches that improve policy enforcement and organisational resilience.
By the end of the course, participants are better prepared to enhance governance effectiveness, strengthen compliance culture, and support sound decision-making through well-defined and consistently enforced governance policies.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: What is a Corporate Governance Policy?
- Pre Course Questionnaire
- What are Corporate Governance Policies?
- What is the Purpose of Governance Policy?
- What Does a Governance Policy Do?
- What is the Difference Between Governance Framework and Policy?
- How to Write a Policy Framework?
- Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Policy and Procedure Manual
Policy Enforcement – All you Need to Know About It
- What is Enforcement and Why is it Key to Effective Corporate Governance?
- Enforcement is More Than Regulations, Laws-on-the-Books or Voluntary Codes
- Why is Enforcement a General Problem of Development?
- What Negatively Affects the Effectiveness of Corporate Governance Mechanisms?
- How to Develop a Framework When Corporate Governance Rules are Not Enforced?
- The Corporate Governance Problem in Developing and Transition Economies
- What Can Be Done to Improve Corporate Governance Mechanisms in a Weak Enforcement Environment?
Day 2: Corporate Governance; What is it Exactly and How to Enforce it Practically?
- Corporate Governance; Definition, Concept, Rules, Principles and Added Value
- Barriers / Obstacles that Prevent Full Implementation of CG
- External & Internal Parties Involved in Governance Process
- Difference Between Executive and Non-Executive Board Members
- Board’s Committees; Roles and Responsibilities
- Role of Audit Committee / Risk Management Committee / Remuneration Committee
- Understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and its Importance
- Board Models: Passive Board, Certifying Board, Engaged Board, Intervening Board and Operating Board
Day 3: Roles and Borders of the Risk Management, Compliance & Internal Audit Functions under Appropriate Corporate Governance
- Fundamental Differences and Importance of its Convergence
- Overlapping: Healthy or Wasteful?
- Cooperation & Collaboration Among These Main Functions
- New Concept of Risk-based Compliance
- Risk Management Taxonomies; Concepts of Risk Appetite, Risk Tolerance, Risk Capacity, Risk Register, Control Systems and Reporting
- 10 Steps to Effective Enterprise Risk Management
- New Concept of Risk-Based Internal Audit
- Auditing the Corporate Governance Process
Day 4: Risk Management Taxonomies
- What is Enterprise Risk Management, its Universe, its Framework & Fundamental Concepts
- Risk Control Self-Assessment, Key Risk Indicators & Key Performance Indicators
- Business Continuity Plan vs. Disaster Recovery Plan
- Identifying Credit Risks / Identifying Financial Risks
- Identifying Operational Risks / Identifying Reputational Risks
- Identifying Legal Risks / Identifying Non-Compliance Risks
- Identifying Political Risks / Sovereign Risks / Country Risks
- Identifying Ethical Risks / Fraudulent Risks / Criminal Risks
- Group Work on Risk Taxonomies and Organizational Classification of Risks Between Two Teams
Day 5: GRC Audit Approach: Identifying Risks and How to Audit It
- Reviewing the Key Aspects of Governance in Each Internal Audit Assignment
- Align and Agree Purpose, Responsibility and Authority
- Acquire, Develop and Organize Resources
- Adopt and Communicate Cultural and Performance Expectations
- Assess and Improve Culture and Performance
- Post Course Questionnaire
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