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Throughout the course, you will learn how your board can become more strategic, creative, and future-orientated without sacrificing your monitoring and compliance roles. You will also hear what successful chairs of major companies, as well as smaller private organisations, do to make thier board meetings more effective.

This course introduces corporate governance to new or aspiring non-profit directors. It is designed for individuals who have not been a director, or who have limited board experience. COURSE COVERAGE 1. Corporate governance 2. Non-profit governance principles 3. Governance issues critical to success LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Identify current issues facing non-profit boards in PNG 2. Examine the board's role in adapting to strategic challenges 3. Outline the board's role in relation to sustainability, strategy and risk

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) is an external framework used by investors and stakeholders to assess a company's performance considering three key areas: environmental, social and governance practices: Environmental: Evaluates a company's impact on the environment, including climate change, resource depletion, pollution, and waste management practices. Social: Focuses on a company's relationships with its people and society, including labour practices, diversity and inclusion, community engagement, human rights, and product safety. Governance: Assesses the effectiveness of a company's leadership, board structure, risk management practices, ethical conduct, and transparency. The aim of this course is to provide a foundational understanding of ESG principles and their application in governance. This course will explore the core concepts and professional practices of ESG, and how to develop an ESG mindset within governance roles. The learning objectives are to: 1. Define and explain the three pillars of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). 2. Analyse the impact of ESG on businesses, investors, and stakeholders. 3. Develop critical thinking skills to apply ESG concepts to real-world scenarios.

The aim of this course is to provide practical information about how directors can identify and manage conflicts of interest to effectively govern their organisation for the maximum benefit of their stakeholders. You will learn how to analyse the factors that constitute a conflict of interest, plus the ways to manage and monitor this conflict on an ongoing basis.

The purpose of this course is to build on a board's foundation of courage, resililence and capability by imparting tools and methodologies to assist in directing a business through uncertain times. By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Understand the board's role in driving innovation; 2. Evaluate and assess strategy and risk in the context of the current environment with respect to change, disruption and innovation; and 3. Appreciate the need to potentially re-evaluate risk appetites to support effective innovation in a highly dynamic environment.

This micro course will help strengthen your strategic decision-making ability so your board is ready for what the future holds. Using the latest global research and insight from entrepreneurs and thought leaders, you’ll explore the elements of effective strategic decision-making and practical solutions to overcoming common challenges. OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the components and processes involved in effective strategic decision-making 2. Examine the challenges that could impact your board’s strategic decision-making 3. Apply techniques to strengthen the quality of strategic decisions BENEFITS This session is delivered by experienced directors, using up-to-date, real-world scenarios to help you understand the importance of the strategic decision-making process, and how it contributes to short term and long term goals. Drawing on global insights that take in the post-Covid landscape, you’ll leave with practical techniques to develop your own competencies and improve the effectiveness of your board, senior managers or other key decision makers.

This online event provides an opportunity for directors and business leaders to chat to one another regarding issues that are currently affecting their businesses, or simply make new connections. It's also a direct line into the IDAPNG on membership and policy matters. The session is scheduled for Saturday, 4 April 2026 between 10-11AM. A joining link will be issued a few days prior to the event, so please save the date and time in your diaries once registered. We look forward to seeing you there! *Please kindly note that this event is exclusive to IDAPNG members.

This micro course explores typical behaviours and dynamics exhibited round the board-room table. It explores the way people often behave and identifies the positive dynamics that lead to better outcomes for the board members and the organisation. OBJECTIVES To enable directors and aspiring directors to be able to 'read the room' in board meetings, better understanding colleagues' behaviours and the resulting dynamics that they experience. BENEFITS Gain a better understanding of the behaviours that directors knowingly and unconsciously adopt in board and leadership meetings, along with a greater confidence to take both an active role in these meeting and contribute to more positive dynamics.

Cyber security governance is a suite of documents and processes used to manage and oversee organisation cyber security strategies to protect data and information systems. It involves creating policies, procedures, and controls to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It is essential for businesses to prioritise cyber security to protect their assets and maintain operations to acceptable levels aligned to their objectives and risk positions. The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the principles and methods of cyber security governance and the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage cyber threats. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Understand and apply cyber security governance principles. 2. Implement key cyber security frameworks. 3. Analyse and respond to cyber security incidents.

Climate governance is not just an ethical consideration; it is a strategic imperative for directors. By starting to navigate the complexities of climate change, you can better contribute toward a sustainable and resilient future while staying abreast of the dynamic regulatory landscape and fulfilling fiduciary duties to shareholders. This course is an engaging e-learning module explores the knowledge needed to begin to navigate the complexities of climate change, ensuring you are equipped to understand challenges and start to capitalise on opportunities for your board. COURSE OUTLINE 1. Climate Change Fundamentals: i. Understand the basics of climate change and its implications for organisations. ii. Learn about the World Economic Forum (WEF) climate governance principles. 2. Risks and Opportunities: i. Dive into climate-related risks, encompassing both physical and economic/liability transition risks. ii. Identify opportunities arising from the dynamic landscape of climate change. 3. Directors' Duties: i. Grasp the duty of care and diligence in the context of climate governance. ii. Explore best interests and the implications of misleading disclosure. 4. Regulations and Reporting: i. Navigate key areas such as IFRS S2, standards boards' expectations, and mandatory reporting. 5. Implementation Planning: i. Learn the art of developing a robust implementation plan tailored for your board. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? 1. Principles, tools and frameworks to aid in climate governance preparation for contemporary boardroom environments. 2. Hear from leading experts and practicing directors and learn how to assess your own board’s readiness for addressing climate change.

Fraud is a risk to both the profits and reputation of all organisations - and it is a risk that is increasing in current economic conditions. This inter-active session focuses on the role of the board of directors in fraud prevention and detection. It addresses both occupational fraud and the main threats from cybercrime, it discusses recent cases and the lessons that can be learned therefrom and provides practical tips for mitigating fraud risk. It is highly topical and very relevant to directors today. OBJECTIVES 1. Enable directors to discharge their duties around corporate fraud 2. Gain a better understanding of the key anti-fraud prevention and detection controls 3. Raise awareness of internal and external fraud threats and the prime indicators of risk 4. Consider the modern financial crime threat landscape and the dangers of bribery and corruption 5. Discuss and learn from recent fraud cases BENEFITS The course examines occupational fraud and the main threats from cybercrime - as well as discussing recent cases and the lessons that can be learned - and provides practical tips for mitigating fraud risk. It is highly topical and very relevant to directors, given the likely changes to corporate reporting with a new requirement for directors to report on the actions they have taken to prevent and detect fraud.

Join the IDAPNG and industry experts who will share insights on building resilient commercial strategies, interpreting post-budget outcomes, and leveraging support to drive growth. KEY DISCUSSION POINTS 1. How to develop resilient commercial strategies that can hold up in volatile markets. 2. Post-budget implications for PNG business: what directors and owners should be mindful of. 3. Practical guidance for directors and business owners on leveraging support, networks and knowledge to drive growth. 4. International expansion: how PNG-based businesses and their directors can move confidently into overseas markets. 5. Leadership, risk and opportunity: Gain a compelling perspective on the economic climate. WHY ATTEND 1. Gain actionable insights on post-budget implications for PNG businesses. 2. Learn how to build commercial resilience in uncertain financial conditions. 3. Discover strategies to expand and diversify in overseas markets. 4. Network with fellow directors and finance professionals. 5. Leave equipped with tools and knowledge to guide your organisation confidently into the second half of 2026. SPEAKERS: TBA