Board member training
Overview
At PwC Botswana, we believe effective boards are the backbone of strategic leadership, risk management, and trust. Our board member training blends global governance standards with local regulatory realities, helping directors lead with integrity, accountability, and strategic clarity in a rapidly changing environment.
Through engaging workshops and tailored programmes, we ensure your board performs at its best empower them with the necessary tools, insights, and confidence to tackle today's challenges.
Our assurance services are designed to meet the diverse needs of modern businesses. We offer internal audit, control review, corporate governance, and risk and compliance review, providing thorough analyses and strategic insights. This helps organisations in Botswana manage complexities, boost efficiency, and strengthen governance.
In today's fast-changing environment, robust assurance processes are crucial. Our services equip organisations with the tools to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and enhance performance. With our expertise, you can elevate your assurance standards, navigate challenges, and foster resilience. Let's work together to drive sustainable growth and safeguard integrity.
Why board member training matters
Boards are under increasing scrutiny for accountability, risk oversight, and transparent reporting. Our training helps directors:
Understand their legal and fiduciary duties.
Improve decision-making and boardroom dynamics.
Embed governance practices that meet stakeholder expectations.
What the programme covers
- Director onboarding and continuous learning
- Board evaluations and governance optimisation
- Audit, risk, and remuneration committee training
- Strategy, risk appetite and decision-making
- ESG governance and sustainability oversight
- Digital governance abd cyber risk
- Ethics, compliance and culture
- Succession planning and leadership development
- Stakeholder engagement and communications
Director onboarding and continuous learning
Tailored orientation for new directors covering strategy, risk governance, regulatory expectations, and company-specific ethics and culture. Ongoing education on emerging risks (cyber, ESG, regulatory changes) and industry trends relevant to Botswana.
Board evaluations and governance optimisation
Independent board and individual director assessments (skills, independence, attendance, and contributions). Governance maturity benchmarking and action planning to raise board effectiveness over time. Development of board charters, committee structures, and governance calendars.
Audit, risk, and remuneration committee training
Targeted training for audit, risk, nomination, and remuneration committees on roles, responsibilities, and effective oversight. Guidance on committee charters, meeting cadence, reporting packs, and escalation processes.
Strategy, risk appetite and decision-making
Workshops to align strategy with risk appetite, capital allocation, and strategic risk management. Scenario planning, stress testing, and risk dashboards to improve executive and board decision-making.
ESG governance and sustainability oversight
Establish or refine ESG governance structures, metrics, and disclosure frameworks. Training on climate risk oversight, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder communication.
Digital governance abd cyber risk
IT governance maturity, digital strategy alignment, and oversight of cyber risk and data privacy. Board-level awareness of digital investments, data integrity, and technology-enabled controls.
Ethics, compliance and culture
Ethics and anti-corruption training for boards and executives. Programmes to embed an ethical culture, governance integrity, and responsible business conduct across the organisation.
Succession planning and leadership development
Board and leadership succession planning, pipeline development for high-potential directors, and governance-focused executive development.
Stakeholder engagement and communications
Guidance on investor relations, regulatory communications, and stakeholder engagement best practices. Crisis communications and governance reporting to maintain trust during challenging times.
Who should attend
Board Chairs and Executive Directors.
Non-Executive Directors (NEDs).
Committee Members (Audit, Risk, Remuneration, Social and Ethics).
Company Secretaries.
Aspiring NEDs and governance professionals.
Boardroom training key takeaways
Practical governance tools and templates.
Confidence in risk and reporting oversight.
Exposure to emerging governance trends.
Certificate of attendance and CPD credits (where applicable).
Delivery options
- Instructor-led workshops – In-person or hybrid.
Customised in-house training – Tailored to your board calendar.
Briefings on emerging topics – ESG, technology, regulatory updates.
Call to action
Ready to enhance your board’s effectiveness? Contact PwC Botswana today to explore training options or join our upcoming Boardroom Forum events.
