USB-ED’s flagship AFRICA DIRECTORS PROGRAMME

• Exclusive residential programme in Stellenbosch, South Africa

• Become an alumnus of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB)

• Contributes as evidence to the Institute of Directors Southern Africa (loDSA)’s Chartered Director Competency Framework™

• Network with industry and governance experts and guest speakers

“Taking the course as a whole, I did a lot of reflective learning. I realised that the assumptions,

experiences and knowledge I brought into the course were enriched, challenged and sometimes altered

based on our engagements.”

Dan Mokoena - Participant, 2018

“The programme reinforced for me the notion that effective leadership and ethical leadership coexist. The

test for this is in the decisions that I take as a director.”

Libertha Kapere - Participant, 2018

“Being on a board cannot be an ad hoc or random exercise. One must be continually conscious of the

duties, the impact of decisions, and your own behaviour 24 hours a day, beyond board meetings. I don’t find this

daunting, I find it exciting.“

Zoë Lees - Participant, 2017

“As a director, I learned that my strength of character sometimes comes from adversity and the depth of

soul searching.”

Reginald Thsikota - Participant, 2017

The role of the board has shifted for me from oversight to a very active and integrated part of the organisation in terms of strategic direction, risk management, innovation, succession planning and financial planning. I realise now the potential for impact of individual directors as far greater than before.

Anya Frey - Participant, 2017

MONT FLEUR CONFERENCE VENUEThis is a residential programme that allows you to give your undivided attention to the content and learning experience, engage entirely with other participants and to immerse yourself completely into your personal career journey.

Situated on the outskirts of Stellenbosch amidst the amazing natural beauty of the nearby mountain ranges and vineyards, Mont Fleur Conference Venue is a place to meet, a place to think and a place to learn. It is exclusive to the USB-ED Africa Directors Programme during its modules.

2019DATES

www.montfleur.co.za

Module 1 Module 2 Module 3

5 – 7 Aug 9 – 11 Sept 7 – 9 Oct

Full Duration

4 months

OVERVIEW

During the three modules each participant will be enabled to master the duties of a director with self-awareness, professionalism and sound judgement. You will connect with your inner strengths and become better equipped to exercise responsible leadership in matters of strategy, performance, risk and stakeholder management. You will become more confident in communicating your values in open debate and decision-making. You will become more competent in dealing with board dynamics and public stakeholder demands.

This is the flagship programme of USB Executive Development. Upon completion you will receive a certificate from Stellenbosch University and become an alumnus of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB). You will join a rich network of leaders across the African continent who are aiming to make a meaningful contribution by leading and serving the communities and organisations they belong to.

The content of the programme has been aligned to the IoDSA’s Director Competency FrameworkTM. It therefore forms part of the Chartered Director Career Path by contributing to the knowledge and skills required during the CD(SA)® assessment, should you wish to follow this route.

FEES: R131,080(incl VAT for South African participants)

Fees include programme material, meals, refreshments and as this is a residential programme, the fee also includes accommodation for the participant only for two nights per module.

ENQUIRIESTel: +27 (0)21 918 4488 Email: info@usb-ed.com

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe Africa Directors Programme is designed for executive and non-executive directors with proven board experience.

Candidates are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a reference with their application. Admission is subject to a selection process which may include a personal interview.

In order to guarantee a quality experience, admission is strictly limited to 20 persons only.

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THE AFRICA DIRECTORS PROGRAMME is designed and presented by governance and leadership experts with international experience who will share their personal journeys and experiences with you in a uniquely fluid, dynamic and collaborative manner. The peace and tranquillity of the Mont Fleur Conference venue in Stellenbosch, South Africa provides the ideal opportunity to escape your 24/7 commitments and enable you to become fully immersed in the programme experience.

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Participants will be equipped to:

• value the importance of personal leadership in fulfilling the duties of a director

• exercise critical and strategic thinking in fulfilling their governance mandate

• integrate values and ethics in personal and board decision making

• implement strategies for values-driven leadership in practice

Participants will be equipped to:

• motivate the duties pertinent to the role of a director

• evaluate the effectiveness of a board’s governance structures and processes

• evaluate a board’s effectiveness in caring for organisational culture, performance, conformance and legitimacy

• support the development and implementation of sound organisational strategy, policies and ethics management processes

Participants will be equipped to:

• evaluate the quality of board dynamics in terms of constructive relationships and transparent communication

• assess board integrity through regular board assessments, determine fair director remuneration and plan succession

• defend the importance of diversity and actively promote it in the board’s composition of activities

• support open debate and sound decision making

MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3

GOVERNANCEPROCESSES

Leveraging governance value in the boardroom and beyond.

THE DIRECTORAS A PERSON

Practicing governance with integrity and confidence.

BOARDDYNAMICS

Addressing board dynamics when working together in diversity.

Jayne Morgan

is an experienced radio producer (BBC Radio 4, SAfm and 702) with a focus on helping brands successfully reach their audiences through top quality, engaging content. She has 30 years’ worth of experience in the broadcasting industry and is also a highly skilled radio trainer. She desires to help clients get the most out of any media interaction through collaborative media training courses.

Prof Arnold Smit

is the overall programme director and learning facilitator of the ADP. He is the Head of Social Impact and associate professor of Business in Society at the University of Stellenbosch Business School. He is a board member of the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative and the past president of the Business Ethics Network of Africa. His core expertise is in learning process design and programme facilitation in the areas of values-based leadership, corporate governance and sustainability management.

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Prof Shirley Zinn

is the Chief Executive Officer of Lereko Investments. With an academic background in Town and Regional Planning, she played a leading role in development planning and management in South Africa after 1994 as an academic and as a senior public servant. She has also served as the Deputy Chair of the EC Planning Commission. She is a non-executive director on the boards of FirstRand, Massmart and Sun International and she is the Chairperson of Aurecon Africa. Her expertise includes policy development, development planning and social and ethics dimensions of corporate governance.

Dr Nolulamo (Lulu) Gwagwa

is an educationalist of profession with a corporate career in human resources at companies such as Woolworths, Standard Bank and Nedbank. She is the former Chairman of DHL: Global Forwarding SA, and currently a Non-Executive Director on the Boards of AdvTech, Tuesday Consulting, Knowledge Resources, Business Engage, Sygnia Asset Management, and the Boston Consulting Group SA. Apart from several other voluntary positions, she is the President for the Harvard Alumni Association South Africa.

is the director of the Centre for Corporate Governance in Africa, a senior lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch Business School, and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Values, the International Corporate Governance Network’s Integrated Business Reporting Committee and the Anti-Corruption Working Group of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education. His areas of expertise include business ethics, corporate governance, and the business environment.

Prof Daniel Malan

holds law degrees several universities. As attorney he specialised in human rights law. After a long career and several regulation and compliance related positions at Eskom, he currently is the General Counsel and GM Regulatory Affairs at ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd. He has been a member of the King Committee on Corporate Governance for many years and served on the King IV task team. He is also the board chair of The Ethics Institute. His areas of expertise include corporate governance, sustainability and integrated reporting and stakeholder relations.

Mr Mohamed Adam

Mr Richard Foster

is a senior fellow at the Centre for Corporate Governance in Africa, a senior partner at Convivium, a company that specialises in the evaluation and development of boards and top executives. She is a key note speaker and writer. Her areas of expertise include the human aspects of corporate governance such as decision making; board dynamics, coaching and mentoring Chairs, CEOs, and developing boards and senior executives in the private sector as well as state-owned entities.

Ms Lynn McGregor

is an experienced corporate governance services professional, non-executive director and board chair with a long standing involvement with the work of several key corporate governance bodies in South Africa, such as the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa (IoDSA) past Chairman, King Committee for Governance in South Africa, the King IV Task Team and Committee for Responsible Investing in South Africa (CRISA). His areas of expertise include corporate governance, corporate law, risk management, and board leadership. He has been recognised as a Chartered Director by the IoDSA.

is the Senior Manager for Certification and Director Development at the Institute of Directors of Southern Africa. She holds a MBA and is a Certified Financial Planner®. Her career spans over 25 years and she has been active in the Education and Training space in various capacities over this period. She is passionate about people development and professionalism and is always searching for opportunities to empower others.

Sherma Malan

“Ethical leadership is not a choice, and challenging as it may be from time to time, I should be guided by my

personal value system and remain true to myself and my independence “

Judy Madavo - Participant, 2016

“I am a lot more confident and courageous in my approach to board issues.”

Anthony Masunga - Participant, 2016

“It is only through harmonious interpersonal and systemic relations that the board can propel the whole organisation

towards greater heights in the achievement of much broader organisational and stakeholder goals.”

Seleme Melato - Participant, 2016

“The programme has assisted me with my role as a director, and has allowed me to take on more responsibility.

The faculty were very experienced, and the knowledge and experience of attendees was impressive”

Conway Willliams - Participant, 2015

“The most positive impact is developing confidence in the boardroom, and exploring your ethical values to discover

the kind of director you want to be”

Hayley Stern - Participant, 2015

Prof Deon Rossouw

is the CEO of The Ethics Institute. His areas of expertise include organisational ethics, and the ethics of corporate governance. Having been one of the leading voices in the development of consecutive versions of the King Report on Corporate Governance in South Africa, he is a board member of the 4 Africa Exchange and serves on the Gauteng Ethics Advisory Council. He is a sought-after facilitator of ethics strategy and the development of ethical values and standards in both the private and public sectors. He has been recognised as a Chartered Director by the IoDSA.

The University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development Pty Ltd, more commonly referred to as USB-ED, focus on developing leaders in the context of their organisations across business, civil society and the public sector over the whole of Africa. Your learning journey with USB-ED will guide and inspire you to become a thought and practice leader by exposing you to both the academic rigour of Stellenbosch University, the entrepreneurial culture of business and the dynamics of organisational life.

We hold, via our association with the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB), prestigious international accreditations known collectively as the triple crown: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.

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