Insightful Webinars - MEIoD: Empowering Boardroom Professionals

We run a range of webinars on various topics related to Corporate Governance.

Best practice in corporate governance is continuously evolving, and it’s therefore essential that owners, executives, and directors stay updated on the latest developments and trends.

MEIoD runs various webinars based on upcoming new topics, and feedback from participants. The webinars aim to keep participants engaged and updated on best practices.

MEIoD Governance Conversation: Audit Committee and New Arising Risks

This timely MEIoD Governance Conversation addresses critical challenges faced by Audit Committees as they navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape. As corporate environments evolve rapidly, Audit Committees must adapt their oversight approaches to maintain effective governance.

Best practices for balancing traditional financial oversight with emerging risk domains
Strategies for effective communication between the Audit Committee and the full board
Approaches to oversight of complex issues including cybersecurity, ESG reporting, and post-acquisition integration
Techniques for prioritizing committee agendas and optimizing limited meeting time
Methods for evaluating committee composition to ensure appropriate expertise for evolving risks
Frameworks for clear delineation of responsibilities between the Audit Committee, other committees, and management

MEIoD Governance Conversation: Corporate Governance for investments and IPOs

The upcoming MEIoD Governance Conversation is geared towards addressing critical governance challenges faced by companies transitioning to public markets or attracting new investors.

Directors attending this event can expect discussions on balancing family control with public company requirements, determining governance structures that align with both family and public interests, maintaining cultural values while meeting international standards, managing resistance during the transition period, implementing necessary support systems, identifying key governance risks during an IPO, safeguarding family interests, and establishing appropriate risk management controls.

MEIoD Governance Conversation: Boardroom Dilemma, Social and political issues—to engage or not to engage?

Join us for the MEIoD Governance Conversation as we explore the topic of "Social and political issues - to engage or not to engage?”

This session offers a deep dive into the intricate balance between corporate interests and social responsibility, providing leaders with practical tools to lead with integrity in challenging geopolitical landscapes.

MEIoD Governance Conversation: Leading with Diplomacy/Tackling Difficult Boardroom Conversations

Join us for the MEIoD Governance Conversation as we delve into the complexities of effective board governance under the theme "Leading with Diplomacy." In this interactive session, we will explore the nuances of navigating competing interests and managing strong personalities within the boardroom. Through a case study analysis we will address key challenges such as valuation disagreements, integration hurdles, potential layoffs, and governance structure concerns. Participants will gain insights into resolution strategies and maintaining clear communication channels.

MEIoD Governance Conversation - Enhancing Board Governance through Authentic Evaluations

Join us for the MEIoD Governance Conversation as we explore the critical topic of enhancing board governance through authentic evaluations. This session will address significant challenges such as encouraging open feedback, ensuring confidentiality, and balancing constructive criticism. Participants will engage in practical discussions to analyze past evaluations, identify barriers to implementation, and ensure future success. We'll debate a variety of issues with the goal of enabling the use of board evaluations to lead to genuine improvements and actionable changes, equipping board members and governance professionals with the knowledge needed to drive real change.

MEIoD Governance Conversation - Linking board remuneration with performance and particularly ESG performance

Join us on August 29th for a transformative exchange of ideas, strategies, and best practices designed to link board remuneration with performance, particularly in the realm of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). Participate in insightful discussions, interactive case studies, and network with peers in the field.

Whether you're grappling with integrating ESG metrics into compensation packages, seeking to align remuneration with sustainable performance, or aiming to enhance accountability and transparency, the MEIoD Governance Conversation is the event that promises to tackle these issues head-on.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to reshape the future of corporate governance. Reserve your spot now and be part of the conversation that will set new benchmarks for board remuneration and ESG performance in boardrooms across the Middle East and beyond.

MEIoD Governance Conversation - Board Remuneration

MEIoD Governance Conversation: Boardroom Potential with the right Board Remuneration

Join us on July 30th for an engaging exchange of ideas, strategies, and best practices designed to refine your board's compensation approach. Participate in insightful discussions, interactive case studies, and network with peers in the field.

Whether you’re grappling with designing competitive packages, seeking to align remuneration with performance, or aiming to enhance transparency and accountability, the MEIoD Governance Conversation is the event that promises to tackle these issues head-on.

MEIoD Governance Conversation on Board Working Procedures

Dive into boardroom excellence with the MEIoD Governance Conversation on Working Procedures.

Join us on June 25, 2024, for a dynamic exchange of ideas, strategies, and best practices tailored to elevate governance standards. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, interactive case studies, and connect with peers in the field.

Whether you're grappling with decision-making inefficiencies, seeking to optimize meeting structures, or aiming to enhance accountability within your board, the MEIoD Governance Conversation is the event that promises to address these challenges head-on.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to reshape the future of corporate governance. Reserve your spot now and be part of the conversation that will set new benchmarks for working procedures in boardrooms across the Middle East and beyond.

MEIoD Governance Conversation: Mastering the Art of Director On-boarding

With the business landscape evolving at an unprecedented pace, the effectiveness of a company's board of directors is more critical than ever. In this governance conversation, we highlight the best practices and nuances of on-boarding new directors, tailored to their unique skills and backgrounds.

Our aim is to attract C-suite executives, board members, and corporate governance professionals interested in optimizing board composition and performance through strategic on-boarding.

Governance Conversation - Nomination Committee

Join us for a 90-minute pivotal Governance Conversation focusing on the Nomination Committee – a virtual networking event hosted by MEIoD that promises to delve into the intricacies and impact of the nomination committee on board composition and performance.

Governance Conversation - AGM

This Virtual Networking Event taking place on March 27, 2024 is designed for current and aspiring directors to engage in value added conversations, fostering strategic relationships.

Topic for March is the Annual General Assembly Meeting, opening discussions on associated challenges, stakeholder management, and governance trends.

MEIoD Alumni can attend for free.

Governance Conversation - Digitalization

A virtual networking event to take place on February 15, 2024 for existing directors and potential directors to network, it will be a speed networking event allowing you to have 1 to 1 meetings with like minded people to build strategic and value added relationships.

Governance Conversation - Role of the board in ESG

A virtual networking event to take place on February 1, 2024 for existing directors and potential directors to network, it will be a speed networking event allowing you to have 1 to 1 meetings with like minded people to build strategic and value added relationships.

How the role of the CFO is transforming in the board room

Tune in to our next webinar with Antonio Chedrawy to understand the important role of CFOs in the boardroom.

Strategic Importance of HR in Boardroom

The scope of this session is to address:

The strategic role of HR in the boardroom
The HR’s role in the boardroom in terms of challenging the strategy and the implementation of it against the HR structure
The HR directors role as a proactive partner
The HR director with solutions

Speaker is Nadia Shahin.

Nadia Shahin is the General Manager of Kawar Group’s Shipping and Logistics Division and the first woman as well as the first non-Kawar family member to be named in a top leadership position at the company. Rising through the ranks from being a junior member of the claims department to General Manager, Nadia acquired first-hand experience in almost every aspect of running a major company. As a leader, Nadia is hands-on, results-driven, and detail oriented with a unique ability to conceptualize and translate ideas into concrete outcomes. Nadia also possesses a highly focused approach to quality issues and spearheaded the significant effort for obtaining ISO9002 certification for the company – the first shipping company in Jordan to be awarded this. Additionally, Nadia supervised a team of international consultants in designing and implementing a detailed Change Management process within the Kawar group of companies as well as a major effort towards maximizing operational efficiency and the utilization of human resources. Nadia is also Head of the Steering Committee for the Kawar Group branding process.

With over 35 years of experience in shipping, Nadia is extremely active in the broader industry and is the first female Vice-Chairperson to serve on the board of Multiport- the largest ship agents’ network in the world. She is Treasurer for the Jordan Export Association (JEA) and is also an active board member of Kasih Food Production Co., Jordan Institute of Directors (JIoD), & COSCO - Jordan.

Nadia is a mother of two and strongly believes in gender diversity and the value of an effective work-life balance. At Kawar, she was instrumental in promoting policies that help and support women & men in pursuing active careers without sacrificing their family obligations and commitments. In recognition of all the above, Nadia was featured as one Jordan’s top businesswoman and selected by IFC as a Trailblazer - Female Business Leader in Emerging and Frontier Markets.

Start Date:

Feb 22, 2022

Time:

12:00 AM (UAE Time)

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If you have any questions or would like to reach out to us on the programs, please email: Events@MEIoD.org

Recorded Webinar: Board CV

Board CVs are a unique format focused on individuals value proposition and the value that they can bring into any given boardroom.

This is a webinar to assist individuals put together and prepare their Board CVs.

Recorded Webinar: Green and Sustainable Finance in the Boardroom

Green and sustainable finance has increased substantially in the past few years. This is leading to innovation and change in market practices, regulation, reporting and risk management.