Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
Governance is a critical topic that has been attracting serious attention for two decades in business schools and among legislatures, with this trend only increasing. While there are different types of regulators, they all aim to govern and deal with stakeholders. This course covers regulators' independence, decision-making, accountability, inspection and audit, and monitoring and enforcing regulations. It also explains the different types of regulators and different regulators' structures and authorities. Other topics discussed are the role of regulators and the required transparency.
Course MethodologyThe course is built on presentations by the instructor and the participants and includes exercises and case studies to be discussed during the course.
Course ObjectivesBy the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the different types of regulators and the regulators’ principles
- Examine the independence of different regulators
- Appraise decision-making and accountability practices by regulators
- Evaluate transparency and efficiency of regulators
- Support monitoring and enforcement of regulations
Board members, chief financial officers, senior management, directors, finance managers, financial controllers, accounting and finance personnel, legal counsel, corporate legal advisors, corporate secretaries, lawyers, external and internal auditors, HR managers, and department heads. All employees and managers of regulators like capital market authorities, central banks and other governmental and non-governmental authorities and agencies.
Target Competencies- Structuring of regulators
- Analyzing regulator efficiency
- Assessing decision-making
- Defending the regulator's point of view
- Explaining the role of regulator
- Evaluating regulator independence
- Identifying stakeholders' rights
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain the different types of regulators and the regulators’ principles
- Examine the independence of different regulators
- Appraise decision-making and accountability practices by regulators
- Evaluate transparency and efficiency of regulators
- Support monitoring and enforcement of regulations
Who should attend
Target audience
- Board members, chief financial officers, senior management, directors, finance managers, financial controllers, accounting and finance personnel, legal counsel, corporate legal advisors, corporate secretaries, lawyers, external and internal auditors, HR managers, and department heads. All employees and managers of regulators like capital market authorities, central banks and other governmental and non-governmental authorities and agencies.
- Target Competencies
- Structuring of regulators
- Analyzing regulator efficiency
- Assessing decision-making
- Defending the regulator's point of view
- Explaining the role of regulator
- Evaluating regulator independence
Methodology
Learning approach
- The course is built on presentations by the instructor and the participants and includes exercises and case studies to be discussed during the course.
Course content
Course outline and key learning areas
Module 1
Regulators’ Types and Principles
- Regulators’ types
- International bodies
- Ministries
- Authorities and agencies
- Self-regulatory organizations
- Regulators’ principles
- Independence
- Accountability
- Transparency
Module 2
Regulators’ Independence
- Regulators’ funding
- Regulators’ independence
- Special interest groups
- Semi-governmental regulator
- Self-regulatory organizations
- Decreasing the influence of special interest groups
- Maintaining trust with stakeholders
Module 3
Decision-Making and Accountability
- Decision-making
- Regulator structure
- Authority and decisions
- Accountability
- Engaging stakeholders in decisions
- Engaging related authorities
- Engaging stakeholders
Module 4
Transparency and Evaluation
- Transparency required
- Governmental or semi-governmental regulators
- Nongovernmental regulators
- Evaluation of efficiency
- Financial performance
- Nonfinancial performance
Module 5
Monitoring and Enforcement of Regulations
- Monitoring regulated entities
- Monitoring implementation of requirements
- Monitoring operational and financial results
- Monitoring whistle-blowing and complaints
- Auditing and inspecting
- Deviations
- Whistleblower information
- Enforcement of regulations
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Governance of Regulators (GPS-009) cover?
This course covers Government and Public Sector through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 5 - 9 October 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Board members, chief financial officers, senior management, directors, finance managers, financial controllers, accounting and finance personnel, legal counsel, corporate legal advisors, corporate secretaries, lawyers, external and internal auditors, HR managers, and department heads. All employees and managers of regulators like capital market authorities, central banks and other governmental and non-governmental authorities and agencies., Target Competencies, Structuring of regulators
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, Paris.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 accredited training hours.
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