Rapidly acquire the skills you need to master the type of board culture needed to implement good organisational culture.
An organisation’s culture must be strong enough to support rapid transformation and match the way their workforce wants to work.
Become a leader who can be relied on to help shape your organisation’s culture and align it with your strategic goals.
Fees
COURSE OUTLINES
Learn about the role of the board in shaping culture and providing a strong moral compass.
Chapter 01
Main Concepts
Lessons:
- Understanding culture
- Organisational culture and the board
- Organisational subcultures
- Culture in the workplace
Chapter 02
Cultural characteristics
Lessons:
- Leading from the front and aligning values
- Openness and transparency
- Embedding and integrating
- Consistency and accountability
- Measurement and balance of interests
Chapter 03
Shaping culture
Lessons:
- The toxic board
- The relationship between the CEO and chair
Chapter 04
Cultural diagnostics
Lessons:
- Introduction to a cultural diagnostic
- Evaluating the culture of your organisation
Chapter 05
Culture and ethics
Lessons:
- Code of ethics
- Ethics in practice
COURSE DETAILS
Resources
- Interactive quiz
- Faculty expert video
- Audio snippets
- Case studies
- Scenario challenge
Tutor
Caitríona Somers
Caitríona spent ten years as the CEO of the Irish subsidiary of Cunningham Lindsey Group and was a member of the executive global leadership team. A chartered director and fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, she holds several independent director positions within the financial services sector.
Format
Fully online, fully flexible.
Duration
3 months
Assessment
One assessment: Online, 60 minutes, multiple choice style.
PREREQUISITES
This course is ideal for board members, senior executives, and those involved in governance. A basic understanding of organisational culture and corporate governance is recommended but not mandatory.