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The Confident and Effective Board Chairperson
Rating: 4.1 out of 5(2 ratings)
9 students

The Confident and Effective Board Chairperson

How to Chair Powerful, Productive, and Purposeful Board Meetings
Created byKC Makhubele
Last updated 6/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a Board Chair
  • Prepare an agenda and information pack that supports high-quality discussion.
  • Confidently chair a meeting with control, inclusivity, and neutrality.
  • Handle conflict and ensure compliance with governance requirements.anage dominant or disengaged board members.
  • Ensure decisions are followed up effectively for accountability and results.

Course content

7 sections • 25 lectures • 2h 5m total length
  • Outline - The Confident Board Chairperson5:27
  • Welcome and Course Orientation3:26
  • Why Effective Board Meetings Matter4:25
  • Overview of Governance Roles in a Board Meeting3:36

Requirements

  • This course is designed to be accessible! No prior Board Chairing experience or special tools are required—just a willingness to learn.

Description

Are you a current or aspiring board chair ready to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact? Whether you're chairing your first meeting or looking to sharpen your skills, The Confident Board Chair is your ultimate guide to mastering the art and science of leading effective board meetings in any environment—virtual, hybrid, or in-person.

This practical and engaging course walks you through every stage of the meeting process—from preparation to follow-up—empowering you with the mindset, methods, and tools you need to become a trusted, influential, and respected chair. You'll explore key governance principles, legal responsibilities, emotional intelligence in the boardroom, and advanced facilitation techniques to lead with both authority and inclusion.

Designed for non-profit, corporate, and public-sector leaders alike, this course covers:

  • Building purpose-driven agendas and clear board packs

  • Managing diverse views and driving consensus

  • Handling conflict and difficult behaviours with professionalism

  • Legal requirements like quorum, resolutions, and conflicts of interest

  • Best practices for virtual and hybrid board leadership

  • Creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

With ready-to-use templates, checklists, and scripts, you'll gain immediate, practical value. By the end, you'll not only feel more confident—you'll be equipped to chair meetings that are structured, strategic, and truly transformative.

Enroll now and step into your full potential as a boardroom leader.

Who this course is for:

  • New or aspiring Board Chairs
  • Non-Executive Directors
  • Company Secretaries
  • CEOs and Executive Directors
  • Company and organisations Leaders
  • Governance and Compliance Officers