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Programme (ADP)

Elevate your boardroom future

Your journey to becoming a high-performing board member starts here.

ADP upskills participants in terms of governance fundamentals, best boardroom practices, and legislative compliance, with learnings made practical through simulated board meetings.

By completing the 11-module programme, you will gain 64 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points.

Our methodology

ADP – as with all of our solutions – is based on our methodology which has been developed over several years based on our experience with multiple clients in various industries across the globe.

Board of Directors

Sirdar Governance Compass

This compass forms the foundation of our work in guiding boards and businesses to exceptional performance. Bearing your purpose in mind by creating an effective strategy and setting the direction is just the beginning. Being truly high-performing requires focus on all eight dimensions of the compass.

Executive Members

Sirdar Management Compass

This compass highlights what is required from a functional point of view to achieve success. By placing sufficient focus on each dimension and by regularly gauging performance, you are able to achieve your objectives as a high-performing board.

Teams and Individuals

Contribution Compass

This powerful personal and team profiling methodology that indicates natural energy (area of maximum contribution) and how to harness this to maximise everyone’s contribution and engagement.

Key journey
outcomes

Join the programme and unlock the capabilities to lead with impact. You will:

Master high-performance governance

Discover what it takes to build and lead an effective, integrated high-performance board using proven governance methodologies.

Strengthen your directorship expertise

Deepen your understanding of directors’ duties, statutory obligations, and legal frameworks that underpin responsible leadership.

Take control of boardroom effectiveness

Learn to navigate board meetings with confidence by leveraging governance tools such as board calendars, board papers, and other key documentation.

Turn insight into action

Apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios through simulated board meetings and develop practical strategies to drive measurable value at board level.

Elevate your leadership potential

Gain a clear view of your directorship strengths and areas for growth through the Contribution Compass profiler, your personalised roadmap to becoming an exceptional board contributor.

Master high-performance governance

Discover what it takes to build and lead an effective, integrated high-performance board using proven governance methodologies.

Strengthen your directorship expertise

Deepen your understanding of directors’ duties, statutory obligations, and legal frameworks that underpin responsible leadership.

Take control of boardroom effectiveness

Learn to navigate board meetings with confidence by leveraging governance tools such as board calendars, board papers, and other key documentation.

Turn insight into action

Apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios through simulated board meetings and develop practical strategies to drive measurable value at board level.

Elevate your leadership potential

Gain a clear view of your directorship strengths and areas for growth through the Contribution Compass profiler, your personalised roadmap to becoming an exceptional board contributor.

Who should attend the
Applied Directorship Programme?

ADP is
different

01

Aspiring directors

Step into the boardroom with confidence. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have minimal board experience, be recognised as a valuable, future-ready contributor.

02

Up-and-coming leaders

You’re close to the boardroom; now get ready to claim your seat. Equip yourself with the insights and tools to elevate your impact and prepare for board-level responsibility.

03

Next-Generation Directors

Inheriting leadership is a privilege; owning it requires preparation. If you’re primed to take over the family business, ensure that you build the strategic, governance, and leadership skills to support lasting success.

04

Experienced Directors

The governance landscape is evolving, and you need to stay ahead of the curve. Future-proof your boardroom expertise and sharpen the skills that keep your voice influential and your vision relevant.

05

CEOs, Entrepreneurs & Founders

You’ve built the business, now build the board that drives it further. Discover how to build a value-adding board that unlocks growth, strategic clarity, and sustainable success.

ADP is
different

Why choose
ADP?

  • ADP demystifies jargon and removes complexity from corporate governance, making it easy to understand.
  • ADP blends theory with practice by leveraging interactive and engaging learning sessions – including simulated boardroom meetings – allowing you to put your skills to the test.
  • ADP develops key competencies for serving on a board of directors:
    • Better understand corporate governance
    • Enhance your leadership skills
    • Improve your strategic thinking
    • Learn about risk governance and management
    • Improve on financial monitoring
  • ADP is personalised for your needs as a director. You will receive a one-on-one consultation to help you to apply what you have learned to your specific situation.

Programme structure

Module 01

Foundations

Module 02

The Board Team

Module 03

Strategy and Direction

Module 04

Organisational Culture

Module 05

Effective Leadership

Module 06

Stakeholder Engagement

Module 07

Shareholder Returns

Module 08

Risk Management and Compliance

Module 09

Financial Results

Module 10

Evaluation and Improvement

Module 11

Overview and Reflection

Free bonuses

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  • Receive a copy of ‘Traversing the Avalanche’ by Carl Bates
  • Gain insight into the natural energy (area of maximum contribution) that you bring to a board through the Contribution Compass profiler
  • Qualify for Institute of Directors South Africa membership
  • Experience OnBoard’s board management platform during sessions
  • Gain 64 CPD points
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