Leading from the Boardroom: Governance, Skills and Impact
The University of Glasgow’s one-day Executive Education course in Corporate Governance offers a practical and focused learning experience designed to fit around busy professional schedules. Grounded in the UK governance landscape, with international comparisons where relevant, the course explores governance across listed companies, public sector organisations, private businesses, and family-owned enterprises. Participants will examine key topics including board governance, directors’ duties, ESG, diversity in leadership, and corporate social responsibility, combining legal and regulatory perspectives with practical boardroom insights. The programme also features a keynote presentation from Megan Pantelides of Board Intelligence.
Social Sciences Hub
Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
Time: 09:30 - 16:00
Venue: Adam Smith Business School
Category: Courses
The University of Glasgow’s one-day Executive Education course in Corporate Governance offers a practical and focused learning experience designed to fit around busy professional schedules. Grounded in the UK governance landscape, with international comparisons where relevant, the course explores governance across listed companies, public sector organisations, private businesses, and family-owned enterprises.
Participants will examine key topics including board governance, directors’ duties, ESG, diversity in leadership, and corporate social responsibility, combining legal and regulatory perspectives with practical boardroom insights. The programme also features a keynote presentation from Megan Pantelides of Board Intelligence, who will share findings from recent governance research and studies shaping boardroom practice.
A highlight of the day is a panel discussion on Governance in Practice, where experienced directors, trustees, and senior leaders will share personal reflections, lessons learned, and real-world governance challenges.