Business Excellence - Module Six: The Governance Dimension

Boards play a pivotal role in driving long-term, sustainable business success — spotting opportunities to create and preserve value while overseeing the identification and mitigation of risks. Risk-taking fuels growth, but the impact of poor risk management is often underestimated, and cultural barriers can prevent leaders from fully engaging with risk. With ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance) sustainability now at the heart of business strategy, organisations must understand the risks of weak governance and the opportunities to enhance their environmental and social impact. This shift elevates risk professionals from the background to a strategic, high-impact role.

Key takeaways:

• Key ESG/sustainability issues every organisation must address to remain resilient and credible
• Good governance practices, corporate governance trends, and their business impact
• Embedding risk management as a core part of governance

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