Governance & Compliance

Compliance Dashboards and Reporting to the Board

Boards need concise, meaningful compliance information to oversee risk. This course shows compliance professionals how to design compliance dashboards and board reports: selecting metrics, combining data from monitoring, incidents and audits, presenting risk trends, escalating issues and writing clear board papers.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Long compliance reports often obscure the key messages. You will learn to report compliance in a way boards can act on.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Dashboard design exercises, board paper writing, presentation practice and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify board information needs on compliance
Select compliance metrics and indicators
Consolidate data from multiple sources
Design clear dashboards
Write concise board papers
Present and escalate compliance issues

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Compliance officers and heads of compliance
Risk managers
Company secretaries
Internal auditors
Governance professionals

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Metric selection
Data consolidation
Dashboard design
Board writing
Escalation

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Board Needs

09:00–10:08Board oversight duties
10:08–11:00What boards want
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45What boards want (continued)
11:45–12:53Common report problems
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Metrics

09:00–10:08Leading and lagging indicators
10:08–11:00Monitoring results
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Monitoring results (continued)
11:45–12:53Incidents and breaches
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Dashboards

09:00–10:08Visual design
10:08–11:00Trends
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Trends (continued)
11:45–12:53Risk ratings
12:53–14:00Hands-on

Day 4Board Papers

09:00–10:08Structure
10:08–11:00Executive summaries
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Executive summaries (continued)
11:45–12:53Recommendations
12:53–14:00Writing practice

Day 5Presenting

09:00–10:08Board presentations
10:08–11:00Escalation
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Escalation (continued)
11:45–12:53Follow-up
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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