Skip to main content
by learnformula
search
For Business
Team license & compliance management
For Higher Education
Academic partnerships
For Government Agencies
Government training solutions
For Instructors & Course Creators
Teach on our marketplace
Become a Sponsor
Reach professionals where they learn
Log inStart 7-Day Free TrialStart Free TrialStart Free Trial
search
  1. Courses
  2. /Leadership
  3. /Leadership Skills

The 3 Board Leadership Roles Every Director Should Know

Behind Boardroom Doors: Achieving Governance Excellence.

Created byBlair Cook Jennifer Nicholson
IntermediateUpdated Apr 15, 2025

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleDefine the roles and responsibilities of the Board, directors, and the CEO
  • check_circleIdentify the 3 critical board leadership roles necessary for achieving Governance Advantage
  • check_circleDiscuss the content and development of the meeting agendas for the Board and the Audit Committee
  • check_circleDiscuss the Board’s role in the organization’s strategic management process
  • check_circleIdentify and discuss the way in which a Board can add value to an organization
  • check_circleDevelop and formulate incisive questions of fellow directors and management

About This Course

This course offers participants an insider’s perspective on corporate governance by evaluating what makes governance systems truly effective. As directors and executive teams face increasing pressure from stakeholders, the need to not only ensure compliance but also drive corporate performance has never been greater.

Through the exploration of three key board leadership roles, this course will help distinguish between good and great boards. Participants will learn how boards can go beyond oversight to actively contribute to value creation and long-term sustainability, achieving what we define as the "Governance Advantage."

Course Content

1 activity • 7 videos • duration: 1h 12m

remove
Achieving Governance Excellence & Three Board Leadership Roles-Part17 videos • 1 quiz • 1.2 hours
  • videocamOverview of Board Governance
    Duration 10:32
  • videocamThe Three Board Leadership Roles
    Duration 10:14
  • videocamThe CONDUCTOR
    Duration 15:15
  • videocamThe INFORMER
    Duration 9:10
  • videocamThe FACILITATOR
    Duration 12:38
  • videocamAchieving Governance Advantage
    Duration 6:37
  • videocamThe Power of the Question
    Duration 7:32
  • quizFinal Exam Behind Board Room Doors

Your Instructor

Blair Cook Jennifer Nicholson

CPA, CA Leadership

menu_book55 courses
star5,674 reviews

Blair is a seven-time CFO, a director, and an educator at Executive Finance Partners - a professional development and executive coaching firm for financial professionals and executives. He also serves as a corporate director and audit committee chair of publicly listed companies: Terravest Industries and Clarke Inc. He is also the Board Treasurer of the Devour Food & Film Festival and serves on various committees of CPA Nova Scotia. Blair is the author of The Illiterate Executive: An Executive’s Handbook for Mastering Financial Acumen.

Credit Information

What Students Are Saying

4.4 out of 5
Student's Choice
135 reviews
  • CC
    Calogero C.
    starstarstarstarstar

    Excellent!

  • RP
    Roberto P.
    starstarstarstarstar

    Clear, concise and to the point with sufficient information to give good food for thought.

  • AS
    Amy S.
    starstarstarstarstar

    good overview

  • RP
    Randy P.
    starstarstarstarstar

    good pace for a lot of information

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

You May Also Like

  • Accounting & Tax: Technology for Accountants

    Claude Fundamentals for Accountants (2026 Update)

    starRated5.0out of 5,(598 reviews)
    2.5 CPD hrs
  • Ethics: Business Ethics

    2026 Ethics and Corporate Compliance

    starRated5.0out of 5,(510 reviews)
    2 CPD hrs
  • Ethics: Business Ethics

    The Ethical Detective: AI and the New Fraud Frontier

    starRated4.9out of 5,(326 reviews)
    2 CPD hrs