Governance Gurus FZE

06/05/2024

If you missed the Hawkamah/CGI MENA event on Board Evaluations and the SCA disclosure and reporting requirements earlier today, don’t worry, it was recorded. Check the Hawkamah website for details.

06/03/2024

Join the CGI MENA and Hawkamah collaboration on 14 March at 11:00am GST (click the link below) where our Executive Director of Strategy and Governance, Robert L. Ford will moderate a panel of corporate governance experts who will discuss the tips and tricks for successfully preparing the Corporate Governance Report and the Integrated Report for listed UAE companies. Three distinguished guests join the panel. Each having a very different governance journey. Come and hear their story and expert insights.



https://www.hawkamah.org/upcoming-events

06/03/2024

We are delighted that Shaima Al Obeidli has aced her Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance and the Company Compliance and Administration exams with The Chartered Governance Institute of UK and Ireland (CGIUKI). Governance Gurus FZE are privileged to tutor such a rising talent for the CGIUKI Qualifying Programme for Chartered Governance Professionals.

Celebrate this success with us, exceptional Emirati student, Shaima Al Obeidli, passes the CGIUKI Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance.

28/02/2023

Since 2009, my career has taken me to the Middle East (to live and work out of Dubai in the wider region, most recently working with Saudi companies) and South East Asia (mainly Malaysia, Singapore and a client in Philippines). I love cultural diversity and learning about societal and corporate culture. I have learned a lot these last years on etiquette and business norms in different counties and cultures.

What is your view of corporate governance? What is corporate governance? How can it enable businesses to achieve their corporate objectives and sustainably.

Is governance a ‘blocker’ or ‘enabler’ in most businesses and organisations?

I would love to hear your views and practical experiences wherever you have lived and worked.

What’s your story and how has your career shaped your understanding of culture and corporate governance so far?

What is Corporate Governance? What is corporate governance and its benefits? Governance adds value for sustainable success and more profits.

22/02/2023

Environmental social governance (ESG) is no longer a wish list sustainability buzz word.

Is ESG on your board’s agenda? Here are our 5 steps to improved ESG.

5 steps to improved ESG oversight and reporting. Aligned to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) or the Sustainability Accounting Criteria Board (SASB) frameworks

19/02/2023

How often do directors and senior executives attend off-site learning and development training programs?

In many countries it’s mandatory for board members and the executive team to attend training. Many directors hold professional qualifications, namely accountants, lawyers and maybe chartered governance professionals.

These institutions require members to complete a certain number of hours of formal and informal continually professional development (CPD) hours per year.

We offer accredited CPD training for delegates attending our masterclasses and workshops.

For more information get in touch.

Leadership development skills creating world class leaders. We design interactive leadership skills trainings for directors and senior executives.

24/04/2021

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20/04/2021

Enhance your career by becoming a governance professional or company secretary. Governance Gurus the tuition partner for ICSA - CGI training regionally

20/04/2021

We make the impossible possible. Join one of our executive webinar series to transform your business and enhance your leadership skills.

18/04/2021

Not all boards are created equal. We consider 7 of the most important board evaluation benefits in our latest . Is your board performing dynamically and effectively together? Get in touch with the team for a confidential chat on your board evaluation requirements.

What are the benefits of evaluating the board of directors? To answer that, we discuss the 7 most important board evaluation benefits and merits in this post...

09/04/2021

See the latest LinkedIn article by our Executive Director of Strategy and Governance, Rob Ford.

Are heroes wanted in the boardroom?

We are offering an exclusive offer of 7 live webinar sessions plus 2 complimentary coaching/consultation sessions for just $249, usually $429. A saving of over 30% off by using the GovGurus20 discount code.

Get access to our next Leadership and Corporate Governance Excellence Masterclass Series for only $249 for the full series - You will receive an accredited CPD (continuing professional development) certificate when you signup and attend our seven one hour leadership and executive webinars. See the end of the article for more details on the webinar topics and how to join.

08/03/2021

Let every day be one of celebration for the great contributions of women at home, in the office and in all walks of life.

Thanking all women for their contributions to society, the business world, politics and of course at home.

Happy International Women’s Day.

Wishing all the incredible women from around the globe a very Happy International Women's Day. Choose to Challenge ...