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Your 24-Module Journey to Boardroom Success
Ready to step into the boardroom of tomorrow?
The Board Masterclass Series (BMS) – a 24-module programme from Business Engage that prepares ambitious leaders for senior leadership and board roles. This isn’t just another course. It’s a practical series for men and women, blending governance essentials (Companies Act, roles, technicalities) with the skills and experience needed to succeed. Delivered by Business Engage’s corporate experts and top presenters, BMS offers valuable networking opportunities. Linked to our BoardWalk programme, it has already placed numerous leaders in high-profile board and trustee positions, with more to come. There’s no pass or fail – just an opportunity to grow.
Business Engage publishes the STATE OF GENDER ON JSE LISTED BOARDS – A study of the opportunities for gender balancing the boards of companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Currently in its 8th year, the results of the research show that there are board opportunities for women on JSE listed boards.
The aptitude of an organisation to acknowledge the business case for gender mainstreaming and the ability to acquire and apply the necessary knowledge, skills and processes to harness such qualities.
There are many Women on Boards programmes in the marketplace. This is not one of them, instead this is a practical board series aimed at leaders (both men and women). The Board Masterclass Series (BMS) integrates the experience and knowledge of Business Engage corporate members and is supplemented by presenters who are experts in their chosen field.
The Board Masterclass Series (BMS) is a mixture of “technicalities” of being on a board (governance, understanding of roles, knowledge of the Companies Act etc.) and the “merits” (functional knowledge and experience, required skill sets, aptitude etc.)
Added to the technicalities and the merits is the networking and business interaction. It is pointless being the best person who has yet to be placed on a board if nobody knows who you are. The Board Masterclass Series (BMS) fully integrates with the Business Engage BoardWalk programme. To date, twelve high profile board and/or trustee appointments have been made through this process with more in the pipeline.
Finally, there is no pass or fail. It is incumbent upon the cohorts to maximise the opportunities presented to them.
Individuals, or organisations on behalf of individuals, are invited to apply in writing for inclusion in the Boardroom Masterclass Series stating why they believe that they are sufficiently experienced incapacitated to undergo this series and by extension, be suitable for board positions in the foreseeable future.
Important note: It is not business as usual out there today. Individuals should not be put off by the status quo. The board of tomorrow will in all probability be very different to the board of today. The cohorts should be prepared to be a fundamental part of that change.
The motivation should be in the form of a precis not exceeding 1,000 words.The precis may include;
Whilst there is no set criteria for inclusion onto the Board Masterclass Series, mainly to avoid stereotyping, the applicant is expected to apply their mind to commitment required for both the series and future possible board appointments and self-reflect on their aptness.
The motivation should include a sentence that the applicant understands the extent of the series and commits in good faith, bar reasonable unforeseen circumstances, to complete the series taking into account current and predictable work, family and other obligations.
An adjudication panel of a maximum of six experienced and well respected individuals will assess the motivations for inclusion into the BMS generally based on the written submission. Follow up telephonic information may also be required.
Flexibility
Cohorts may catch up those Masterclasses missed, subject to adequate notice or apology.
**Applicants will be notified once the panel has determined the suitability of the applicant for inclusion in the series.
Submit a 1,000-word précis outlining your experience, current roles, and readiness for the boardroom. Include a commitment to complete all 24 modules, barring unforeseen circumstances.
No strict criteria – just a passion for leadership.
The programme commences every 3 months and spaces are limited!
The boardroom is changing – be part of its future. Invest in yourself: R22 137,50 incl VAT for 24 impactful modules.
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Strengthen Boardroom Skills: Gain the practical expertise to succeed.
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Prepare for the Future: Adapt to tomorrow’s challenges.
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Grow Your Network: Connect with experts and peers.
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Advance Your Career: Access top senior leadership and board opportunities.
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Make a Wider Impact: Influence society and the economy.
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Build Readiness: Beprepared for new roles.
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Connect Talent to Opportunity:Link with leading organisations.
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The Board Masterclass Series is complementary to the established BoardWalk programme.
Whilst not a requirement, it is strongly advised that Board Masterclass Series cohorts attend the BoardWalk events, space permitting.
Visit the Events page to be updated on where and when these events will be hosted.
The Masterclass series consists of 30 topics. Cohorts do not have to attend all Masterclasses.
Business Engage / 30% Club reserves the right to change the topic / presenter / and or the content of the topic as it deems fit to enhance the quality and balance of the overall series.
The Board Masterclass Series presenters are a combination of Business Engage members and individuals who are experts in their field.
Topics:The Masterclass series consists of 30 topics. Cohorts do not have to attend all Masterclasses.
Business Engage / 30% Club reserves the right to change the topic / presenter / and or the content of the topic as it deems fit to enhance the quality and balance of the overall series.
Topics:
The Masterclasses were generally hosted by Business Engage members, however, due to COVID restrictions these sessions are now held on MS Teams and we invite motivations from candidates from across Africa to participate.
The next Board Masterclass Series commences in January, subject to demand, and continues for a period of one year.
Each Masterclass is approximately 3 hours long, generally from 16h00 to 19h00. These are intermittently spaced during the course of the year.
A new BMS will commence every 3 months thereafter subject to demand.
There will be no Masterclasses during December or the first half of January.
Provisional Dates
Full schedule of dates will be sent to approved candidates.
**Business Engage / 30% Club reserves the right to change the topic / presenter / and or the content of the topic as it deems fit to enhance the quality and balance of the overall series.
Masterclasses hosted by corporates and subject experts with the purpose of addressing critical board knowledge & skills.
Bite size learning on relevant
topics aligned to identified
development gaps and skills
critical to being an effective
board member.
Experience to attend a board meeting, mentoring shadowing existing board members Board meeting simulations.
Networking Real time learning
experience from existing board members.
The Board Masterclass Series presenters are a combination of Business Engage / 30% Club members and individuals who are experts in their field. presenters are a combination of Business Engage members and individuals who are experts in their field.
Submit a 1,000-word précis outlining your experience, current roles, and readiness for the boardroom. Include a commitment to complete all 24 modules, barring unforeseen circumstances.
No strict criteria – just a passion for leadership.
The programme commences every 3 months and spaces are limited!
The boardroom is changing – be part of its future.
Invest in yourself: R22 137,50 incl VAT for 24 impactful modules.
