Foundation Programme for Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Course Introduction

This course focuses on one question: how do teams in planning, performance and organisational excellence apply Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) consistently and safely under real constraints? Five days of discussion, exercises and case work provide practical answers you can adapt to your own organisation.

Training Objectives

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) for the constraints of planning, performance and organisational excellence
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

What You Will Take Away

• A stakeholder and communication map
• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team
• A personal development action plan

Who Should Attend

• Senior Executives & Directors
• Strategy & Planning Managers
• Business Unit Heads
• PMO & Excellence Teams

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

Sessions are paced for newcomers — plain-language explanations, worked examples and small-group practice — with time each day for questions. Case material and examples are drawn from planning, performance and organisational excellence.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), with examples from planning, performance and organisational excellence.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).

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