The Global Standard in Advisory Board Excellence
The Global Standard in Advisory Board Excellence returns to Riyadh
With the Middle East emerging as a hub for innovation, modern governance, and leadership, there has never been a better time to elevate your advisory expertise. Recognised worldwide, the Certified Chair™ credential equips professionals with the tools to master advisory board best practices, command the boardroom, and build an impactful board portfolio.
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Certified Chair™ Program Overview
Our Certified Chair™ Executive Program is unlike any other professional development program. Learn how to leverage your wisdom and experience, combine this with a healthy dose of curiosity about the future, and deliver your value in an entirely new way.
This program will equip you with the resources and methods to create maximum value in your engagements by enabling critical thinking, curiosity, robust discussion and practical analysis of strategic intent to support the “why” (or “why not?”) for an organisation. The program is suited for those who value currency of thinking, are active in their networks and are committed to making a personal impact.
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Program Modules
Advisory Boards and Committees
- Introduction to the ABF101: Advisory Board Best Practice Framework™
- Understand drivers and motivations of organisations using advisory boards today
- Insight into the relationship of advisory boards with governance boards and executive teams
- Explore how an advisory board strategy operates within a broader governance system
- Understand the types and models of advisory boards
- Explore the ethical boundaries between consultancy, advisory and directorship
Establishing Advisory Boards
- Explore best practice methodologies to establish an advisory board
- Introduction to tools and resources to establish and manage an advisory board
- Learn techniques in building trust through conversation techniques
- Understand how to build priorities for the advisory board charter
- Learn techniques to identify measurements of success and measurement of impact
- Navigate self assessment tools and practical approaches in understanding organisational needs
- Gain insight into techniques for advisory board member selection and refreshing advisory boards
Execute Advisory Boards with Impact
- Insight into clarity of advisory board purpose
- Explore techniques to manage advisory board protocols within a governance system
- Understanding roles and responsibilities and managing internal stakeholders
- Insight into managing the risk profile of advisory boards
- Understand how to link purpose to structure selection, process development and impact measurement
- Insight into best practice techniques in managing the charter, orientation, reports and agenda building
- Introduction to managing conversation types at the advisory board table
- Explore situational ethics and the Advisory Board Professional Code of Ethics
Market Profiling and Personal Brand
- Explore techniques to build your profile and positioning in the market as an advisory board professional
- Explore techniques in building a portfolio and maximising your personal impact
- Insight into building trust and creating a business case for organisations implementing advisory boards
- Understand methods to building a pipeline of advisory board opportunities
- Explore the global network of advisory board professionals and how they work together
- Navigate considerations in personal and professional planning
- Preparation for your personalised mentoring meetings
- Planning your personal transition
Designed by experts for experts
DURATION
2 full days (in-person)
location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
investment
- Total investment includes: Certified Chair™ Executive Program + 12 month professional development and board community membership
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Is this program right for you?
Applicants for the Certified Chair™ Executive Program are selected based on a range of criteria:
- They can demonstrate their experience as a professional advisor, advisory board member, or a non-executive director
- They have significant experience in the most senior of business roles
- They thrive on sharing their knowledge
- They value their personal positioning and the calibre of their professional network
- They are seeking structured frameworks and professional tools to use when chairing advisory boards
- They are open to new thought approaches
- They welcome opportunities to collaborate with peers regionally and internationally
- They have a stable source of income and are looking for ways to future-proof their careers
I have attended the program twice and highly recommend the program to executives seeking to elevate their advisory board expertise and leadership.The Riyadh session featured research-driven and rigorous content that reflects current developments and global best practices in advisory board governance.
Prof. Abdullah Al-Bargi
Certified Chair™ | Leadership, Strategy & Academic
For Saudi organisations navigating Vision 2030’s digital imperatives, quality of counsel is not a luxury. It is a strategic necessity. The Certified Chair Executive Program represents exactly the kind of institutional investment our region needs — developing the governance capability and advisory excellence that will underpin Saudi Arabia’s next chapter of growth. I endorse it without reservation.
Mohammed Adlani
Certified Chair™ | Global Digital Transformation Executive | Strategy & Change
The Certified Chair Executive Program was a highly enriching experience that broadened my perspective on advisory excellence and governance. It opened new horizons and, most importantly, connected me to a strong global network of like-minded professionals. A truly valuable program for anyone looking to elevate their strategic impact.
Maroun Najjar
Certified Chair™ | Executive
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Why the Advisory Board Centre?
- Research-backed and evidence-based content, resources and methodologies with practical application across your entire portfolio.
- Only executive education program globally developed specifically for the advisory sector allowing you to obtain Certified Chair™ recognition.
- Innovative and engaging learning that helps you immediately improve in current and future roles.
- Quality investment in professional development that helps you leverage your skills and experience to build a value-driven portfolio career.
- The Certified Chair™ Executive Program is accredited with the CPD Certification Service as recognised learning for the Continuing Professional Development obligations and policies of professional bodies and academic institutes.
This includes:
- Certified Chair™ Executive Program (2-days or 4 half days)
- 12-Month Professional Development & Board Community Membership
ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL MODULE: CERTIFIED CHAIR™ EXECUTIVE PROGRAM FOR THE AGED CARE SECTOR
After completing the Certified Chair™ learning-intensive, you will continue to be supported within your annual professional development membership with:
- A personalised portfolio review session to help you craft your unique value proposition, supported by a board CV that demonstrates your impact
- An active global network of highly curated peers who are deeply engaged and committed to the advancement and adoption of advisory boards
- Access to exclusive, cutting-edge market intelligence through the Advisory Board Centre Global Research Council
- Engage in leading professional development including opportunities for peer mentoring and learning
- Exclusive invitations to global Advisory Board Centre social media groups and online forum discussions
- Exclusive access to offers and opportunities before the wider market
Yes, we offer this program to organisations looking to invest in learning and development for their board members or senior leadership. It can either be delivered in-person or virtually, anywhere in the world.
If you are exploring options for multiple program registrations or internal professional development, contact our Advisory+ team for tailored program support.
The Certified Chair™ Executive Program is a unique qualification designed to support the evaluation, implementation and chairing of advisory boards, executive committees, councils, panels or board-level meetings. As advisory boards are distinct in their purpose and operation from statutory or fiduciary governance boards, engaging in dedicated professional development is crucial for effective chairing and membership.
It is the only credential globally based on the ABF101 Advisory Board Best Practice Framework™ which supports the best practice implementation and operation of advisory boards within governance systems.
The Certified Chair™ Executive Program is accredited with the CPD Certification Service as recognised learning for the Continuing Professional Development obligations and policies of professional bodies and academic institutes.
No, you can access the Certified Chair™ Executive Program from anywhere in the world with our fully facilitated virtual program. The certification is globally recognised and the course material is relevant to senior leaders across the world. Our community currently spans over 20 different countries.
The Certified Chair™ Executive Program is accredited with the CPD Certification Service as recognised learning for the Continuing Professional Development obligations and policies of professional bodies and academic institutes.
This program may count towards Continuing Professional Development or Education (CPD/CPE) requirements for members of professional associations. Please please check with your professional body for the allocation of CPD for this program, and note that the recording of CPD is at your own discretion.
Please Note: Should you wish to claim CPD activity, you must submit your claims directly to your professional body.
