By the end of this programme participants will be able to:

• Understand the governance philosophy and objectives of King V.
• Explain the key differences between King IV and King V.
• Apply governance principles to boards, committees, and management structures.
• Understand governance responsibilities relating to AI, technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
• Strengthen ethical leadership and organisational culture.
• Evaluate governance risks and opportunities.
• Design practical governance implementation plans.
• Develop governance reporting and monitoring frameworks.
• Assess governance maturity within their organisations.
• Implement practical governance tools and templates.
  
  

DAY 1 – THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF KING V

Module 1: Introduction to King V

• Evolution of corporate governance in South Africa
• From King I to King V
• Why King V was developed
• Global governance trends influencing King V
• Governance challenges facing organisations today
• Governance failures and lessons learned

Module 2: The Governance Philosophy of King V

• Purpose of governance
• Governance outcomes
• Ethical and effective leadership
• Responsible corporate citizenship
• Sustainable value creation
• Stakeholder inclusivity
• Long-term organisational resilience

Module 3: Key Changes from King IV to King V

• New governance expectations
• Expanded technology governance requirements
• Enhanced accountability mechanisms
• Sustainability and ESG integration
• Artificial intelligence governance considerations
• Strengthened stakeholder engagement requirements
• Governance reporting enhancements

Module 4: Ethical Leadership and Organisational Culture

• Ethical governance frameworks
• Setting the tone at the top
• Building ethical cultures
• Ethics versus compliance
• Director responsibilities
• Managing conflicts of interest
• Governance and integrity

Module 5: Governing Strategy, Performance and Value Creation

• Linking governance to organisational strategy
• Strategic oversight responsibilities
• Performance monitoring
• Risk and opportunity management
• Long-term value creation principles
• Governance of organisational resources

Module 6: Technology, AI and Cyber Governance

• King V technology governance principles
• Artificial intelligence governance frameworks
• AI risks and opportunities
• Responsible AI implementation
• Cybersecurity governance
• Data governance responsibilities
• Information management and protection
• Board oversight of technology

Module 7: Governance Structures and Oversight

• Role of the governing body
• Board responsibilities
• Board committees
• Audit committees
• Risk committees
• Social and ethics committees
• Delegation of authority
• Governance reporting lines

Module 8: Risk, Compliance and Assurance

• Combined assurance principles
• Enterprise risk management
• Governance of compliance
• Internal audit and assurance functions
• Governance reporting mechanisms
• Regulatory developments affecting governance

DAY 2 – PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP

Module 9: Conducting a King V Gap Analysis
Practical Workshop
Participants will:

• Assess current governance structures
• Identify governance gaps
• Evaluate governance maturity
• Develop governance improvement priorities
• Build governance action plans

Module 10: Board and Committee Implementation
Practical Workshop
Participants will work through:

• Board charters
• Committee terms of reference
• Delegation of authority frameworks
• Governance calendars
• Board evaluation processes
• Director performance assessments

Templates Provided:

• Board Charter
• Audit Committee Charter
• Risk Committee Charter
• Governance Calendar Template

Module 11: Practical Governance of AI and Technology
Case Study Workshop
Participants will develop:

• AI governance frameworks
• AI acceptable use policies
• Technology governance structures
• Cyber incident response governance
• Technology risk registers
• AI oversight reporting mechanisms
  

Templates Provided:

• AI Governance Framework
• AI Acceptable Use Policy
• Technology Governance Charter
• Cyber Governance Dashboard

Module 12: Practical Risk and Combined Assurance Mapping
Workshop Exercise
Participants will:

• Map assurance providers
• Develop combined assurance models
• Link governance risks to controls
• Create assurance reporting structures
• Build governance assurance plans

Templates Provided:

• Combined Assurance Matrix
• Governance Risk Register
• Assurance Map

Module 13: Building a King V Implementation Roadmap
Practical Exercise
Participants will:

• Develop a 12-month implementation plan
• Prioritise governance initiatives
• Assign governance responsibilities
• Create governance milestones
• Establish monitoring mechanisms

Templates Provided:

• Governance Implementation Roadmap
• Governance Action Plan
• Governance Responsibility Matrix

Module 14: Governance Case Studies and Boardroom Scenarios
Interactive Discussion
Real-world scenarios involving:

• Governance failures
• Ethical dilemmas
• AI governance breaches
• Cybersecurity incidents
• Stakeholder conflicts
• Board decision-making challenges
• Governance reporting failures

Participants will determine:

• Applicable King V principles
• Governance responses required
• Corrective actions
• Lessons learned