tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487713641916221512024-02-15T10:13:43.574-08:00IREIANDLDUFA International Renewable Energy InstituteBoratsFriendinAfricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02225527111760770280noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648771364191622151.post-61215395121670780972008-02-28T09:13:00.000-08:002008-09-21T11:58:36.903-07:00about directors<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:16;" >About being a director .<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:12;" >DIRECTOR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" >WHO SHOULD ATTEND TO THE FOLLOWING STUDY PROGRAM FOR SELF EDUCATION?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >Directors and aspiring executive and non-executive directors whose of all companies, whether domestic or foreign-owned, or with foreign subsidiaries or joint ventures whether they are NGO’s, NPO’s or CBO.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" >The direction of organisations in the context of both privately and publicly owned companies encompasses a large amount of information you ultimately need to apply in practices too. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" >YOUR COURSE OBJECTIVES SHOULD BE TO KNOW THE FOLLOWING:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >Participation in this course will provide you with:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Knowledge of the law relating to directors liabilities and of the application of corporate governance to building an effective organisation<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >A clear understanding of the concepts, principles and nature of the direction of organisations<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >A clear understanding of the leadership and organizational issues involved in stakeholder management and performance delivery<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >The basis of a review of professional competence and personal development as a director<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" >COURSE CONTENT NEEDS TO INCLUDE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;" >Directors Liabilities and Corporate Governance</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Legal basis of directors liabilities<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Corporate variety<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Corporate governance in public companies <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Corporate governance codes<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >The governance of private companies and family business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;" >Corporate Accountability</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Ownership and shareholder management<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >The shareholder agreements<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Relationships with venture capital<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Stakeholder accountability<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >The wider governance debate<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;" >Governance, Entrepreneurialism and Management</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Corporate governance in context<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Entrepreneurialism at the board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Management for directors<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;" >Director Competencies and Personal Development</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Logic and intuition at the board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Competencies for direction<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Personal development planning<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Integrative case study<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" >The International Director may need to know even more.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" >This is needed since implications for an international director of different legal and cultural systems may vary from region to region of the World.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >Participation in a Internationally recognized course will provide you with: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Knowledge of the basis of legal differences in company law in alternative jurisdictions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >A clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of foreign directors and overseas boards<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >A clear understanding of how and why cultures vary and the consequences for board and business relationships<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;" >The comparative basis of company law</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Comparing the basis of company law in the major jurisdictions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Company law in emerging economies<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Procedures, practice, common problems and misunderstandings<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;" >Corporate governance in different jurisdictions</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >International comparative corporate governance<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Developments in the EU and the US (including Sarbanes Oxley overview)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Role of the director, board structure and operation in different jurisdictions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;" >Cultural orientation</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Understanding cultural variation, socialisation, use of time and information<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >How different cultures see each other<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;" >Cross cultural leadership<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Culture and communication<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Leading across a cultural boundary<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Integrative case study<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" >A practical workshop on the role and tasks of the non-executive director may be a good place to start your career. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" >OBJECTIVES may include.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >Participation in this course will provide you with: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Knowledge of the duties and liabilities of the non-executive director<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >A clear understanding of the role and tasks of the non-executive director<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >A clear understanding of the non-executive director’s relationships around the boardroom table<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >A clear understanding of the work of the board and what and how to contribute to it<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;" >Directors’ liabilities and corporate governance</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Legal basis of directors’ liabilities<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Corporate variety and corporate governance codes<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Corporate governance in public companies<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >The governance of private companies and family businesses<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Variety in the role of the non-executive director<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;" >The non-executive director and the board</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Board roles and relationships (Chairman, Finance Director, Executive and nonexecutive directors, advisors)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Main boards, subsidiary boards and owner managed boards<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Board sub-committees (Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Boards in the public and social enterprise sectors<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Finding, appointment and removal of nonexecutive directors<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;" >The work of the board</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Strategic thinking and setting policy<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Accountability and management oversight<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Decision making and dilemmas of the board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;" >Creating an effective board</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Process, procedure and rhythm at the board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Managing policies and building the team<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style=";font-size:10;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;" >Board appraisal and review<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(204, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" >· </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" >Integrative case study</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:16;color:yellow;" >About being a director .<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:12;color:yellow;" >DIRECTOR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >WHO SHOULD ATTEND TO THE FOLLOWING STUDY PROGRAM FOR SELF EDUCATION?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Directors and aspiring executive and non-executive directors whose of all companies, whether domestic or foreign-owned, or with foreign subsidiaries or joint ventures whether they are NGO’s, NPO’s or CBO.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >The direction of organisations in the context of both privately and publicly owned companies encompasses a large amount of information you ultimately need to apply in practices too. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >YOUR COURSE OBJECTIVES SHOULD BE TO KNOW THE FOLLOWING:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Participation in this course will provide you with:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Knowledge of the law relating to directors liabilities and of the application of corporate governance to building an effective organisation<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >A clear understanding of the concepts, principles and nature of the direction of organisations<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >A clear understanding of the leadership and organisational issues involved in stakeholder management and performance delivery<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >The basis of a review of professional competence and personal development as a director<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >COURSE CONTENT NEEDS TO INCLUDE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Directors Liabilities and Corporate Governance</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Legal basis of directors liabilities<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Corporate variety<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Corporate governance in public companies <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Corporate governance codes<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >The governance of private companies and family business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Corporate Accountability</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Ownership and shareholder management<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >The shareholder agreements<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Relationships with venture capital<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Stakeholder accountability<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >The wider governance debate<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Governance, Entrepreneurialism and Management</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Corporate governance in context<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Entrepreneurialism at the board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Management for directors<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Director Competencies and Personal Development</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Logic and intuition at the board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Competencies for direction<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Personal development planning<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Integrative case study<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >The International Director may need to know even more.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >This is needed since implications for an international director of different legal and cultural systems may vary from region to region of the World.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Participation in a Internationally recognized course will provide you with: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Knowledge of the basis of legal differences in company law in alternative jurisdictions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >A clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of foreign directors and overseas boards<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >A clear understanding of how and why cultures vary and the consequences for board and business relationships<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >The comparative basis of company law</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Comparing the basis of company law in the major jurisdictions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Company law in emerging economies<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Procedures, practice, common problems and misunderstandings<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Corporate governance in different jurisdictions</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >International comparative corporate governance<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Developments in the EU and the US (including Sarbanes Oxley overview)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Role of the director, board structure and operation in different jurisdictions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Cultural orientation</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Understanding cultural variation, socialisation, use of time and information<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >How different cultures see each other<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Cross cultural leadership<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Culture and communication<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Leading across a cultural boundary<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Integrative case study<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >A practical workshop on the role and tasks of the non-executive director may be a good place to start your career. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >OBJECTIVES may include.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Participation in this course will provide you with: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Knowledge of the duties and liabilities of the non-executive director<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >A clear understanding of the role and tasks of the non-executive director<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >A clear understanding of the non-executive director’s relationships around the boardroom table<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >A clear understanding of the work of the board and what and how to contribute to it<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Directors’ liabilities and corporate governance</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Legal basis of directors’ liabilities<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Corporate variety and corporate governance codes<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Corporate governance in public companies<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >The governance of private companies and family businesses<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Variety in the role of the non-executive director<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >The non-executive director and the board</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Board roles and relationships (Chairman, Finance Director, Executive and nonexecutive directors, advisors)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Main boards, subsidiary boards and owner managed boards<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Board sub-committees (Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Boards in the public and social enterprise sectors<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Finding, appointment and removal of nonexecutive directors<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >The work of the board</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Strategic thinking and setting policy<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Accountability and management oversight<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Decision making and dilemmas of the board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >· </span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Creating an effective board</span></b><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Process, procedure and rhythm at the board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >o </span><span style=";font-size:10;color:yellow;" >Managing policies and building the team<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; 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color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a href="http://john.riggs.name/">http://hubpages.com/hub/Haaspoorteco-Estate</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;color:black;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p>BoratsFriendinAfricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02225527111760770280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648771364191622151.post-3470404317907506212008-02-28T09:12:00.001-08:002009-03-18T10:46:17.632-07:00International Renewable Energy Institute: Laboratory & Demonstration Unit for Africa<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-ZA">International Renewable Energy Institute:<span style=""> </span>Laboratory & Demonstration Unit for Africa</span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:20;" lang="EN-ZA" > </span><span style="" lang="EN-ZA">© November 2007 Copyright asserted to be property of John M Riggs.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="" lang="EN-ZA">“I John M Riggs hereby found the on this day 2nd December 2007 the International Renewable Energy Institute Laboratory Unit and Demonstration site for Africa. The purposes there of are numerous however primarily to enable mankind to live in harmony with nature and spirit. We enable Energy Efficiency in our lifestyles and dedicate ourselves to service to mankind and earth of which we are part.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:9;" lang="EN-ZA" >John M Riggs is the proprietor of Doctor Green horticulture and landscaping CC., as well as houseofdijohn.co.za he is at the same time the founder of the Johns Steytler village a permaculture demonstration units, some of the activities of which are conducted by Riggs Brothers Dion C Riggs and John M Riggs.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:16;" >The purpose of the IREI and LDUFA is involvement in: <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style=""><span style="">Energy Efficiency Research and Education with emphasis on design and planning of dwellings, towns & associated infrastructure reticulation.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style=""><span style="">Carbon Foot Print and Clean Development Mechanism initiatives.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style=""><span style="">Facilitation and contributions to “think tanks “ &others<span style=""> </span>with objective to provide inputs for creation of<span style=""> </span>financial instruments and technological innovations in regards to Climate Change mitigation methodologies especially in developing economies <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style=""><span style="">Emissions Reductions with view to emission eliminations in all sectors of energy utilization <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style=""><span style="">Environmental Savings & Energy Efficiency devices, facilitation of manufacturing, development and beneficiation at local industrial level. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style=""><span style="">Sustainable Utilization at regional level (Africa), National and Domestic residential level of energy use. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style=""><span style="">Strategic Environmental Assessment processing in regards to all energy matters known to us in our sub region. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style=""><span style="">Transport, Freight Efficiency and Mineral & Fuel security.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style=""><span style="">Ongoing monitoring & co-operation with likeminded NGO’s & Commerce.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style=""><span style="">Integration of AU,NEPAD,SADC,ECOWAS,MONUC,EACM, ACP <u>et al</u> ,consultations for Energy & Water reticulation of infrastructure services this would include the related Telecommunications and Information Technology transmission networks<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style=""><span style="">Facilitate and develop practical demonstration<span style=""> </span>and sustainable permaculture<span style=""> </span>villages <span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-ZA">© November 2007 Copyright asserted to be property of John M Riggs</span><b style=""><i style=""><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="">Practical demonstration facilities:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style=""><i style=""><span style="">Solar Heated Residential and Domestic<span style=""> </span>Hot Water<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style=""><i style=""><span style="">Solar Space Heat: passive and active solar retrofits<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style=""><i style=""><span style="">Wood heat<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style=""><i style=""><span style="">Passive cooling & permaculture as architecture of residences <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style=""><i style=""><span style="">Solar Electricity & solar living <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style=""><i style=""><span style="">Wind Generated Electricity<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style=""><i style=""><span style="">Electricity from Micro Hydro sources<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; text-align: center;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style=""><i style=""><span style="">EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: Fuels cells , methane, biodiesel hydrogen<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style=""><i style=""><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style=""><i style=""><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span style="" lang="EN-ZA">© November 2007 Copyright asserted to be property of John M Riggs</span><b style=""><i style=""><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="">The background history leading to the development of the unit </span></i></b><span style="" lang="EN-ZA"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" >This laboratory comes in response to the South African Government affiliated monopoly ad electricity supplier namely ESKOM the Electricity Supply Commission in<span style=""> </span>South Africa and the Environmental Impact Assessment numbered conducted by (Agriculture, Community Environmental and Rural Development Consultants) or ACER Africa (PTY) Limited trading as ACER (Agriculture, Community Environmental and Rural Development Consultants) <span style=""> </span>a subsidiary of MBB Services International. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" >The words below are the reply offered by John M Riggs in response to the proposed 756 kVA electricity supply transmission lines which were proposed to be traversing a section of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa in vicinity of Port Elizabeth the primary function was to supply sufficient power to Coega and the Rio Tinto-ALCAN aluminum smelter planned for the Port Ngqura in Nelson Mandela Bay.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" >Quote of Mr Riggs’ correspondence: <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" align="center"><b style=""><i style=""><u><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" >“ESKOM EIA REPORT AND SPECIALIST STUDIES COMMENT IN TO: Gamma Grassridge Public Participation Process.<span style=""> </span>EIA 12 .12 20 801<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" align="center"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="">Valley Bush Veld Affected Parties Conservation</span></i></b><i style=""><span style=""> group and other parties example of which would be the <b style="">Federation For Sustainable Development( in Africa)</b> of which<span style=""> </span>I am one of the primary instigators and supporters of the <span style=""> </span>Founders to effect the development of the Special Purpose NGO/NPO & CBO , and tax efficient vehicle for Research Development and Education, namely <span style=""> </span>“<b style="">International Renewable Energy Laboratory and<span style=""> </span>Resource Centre</b>”(©2007<span style=""> </span>John M Riggs ) and its practical application by methods of <b style="">Open Air Laboratory<span style=""> </span>Practical Study & Demonstration Unit”<o:p></o:p></b></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" align="center"><b style=""><i style=""><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="">Additional information<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">In the 2002 Mr Riggs entered into correspondence with the local communities, ESKOM DME and DWAF to facilitate carbon reduction projects and inter catchment water transfer projects with purposes of pumped storage hydro electricity generation and irrigation as a addition to rural development and food security land reform and community development with objective of wealth creation and sustainable livelihoods or in economic terms support of the reserve margins.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">His original submission suggested alternative and renewable energy and movement away from dependency on uranium and coal as feedstock supplies which if had infrastructure of power stations and a network and reticulation system had existed would of resulted in ESKOM in Africa selling its power to the markets of India and China where we as South Africa already are likely to be selling our resources. It a seems likely to be logical to sell the electricity and employ large numbers of our population, (of which approximately 40 % are unemployed and receiving the ALLPAY state allowance and living subsidy , to effect the installation of the infrastructures so as to add value as opposed to sell the raw materials without beneficiations. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">ESKOM response was not direct after various prominent persons were approached no correspondence was offered by them nor receipt of letter acknowledged with the exception of a retiring professional from DME.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Aforesaid gentleman, from the impression of Mr. Riggs, was in all likelihood being forced out with incentives of early retirement due to his European decent and possible affiliations t the previous government which is alleged to have been a racist regime.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Regardless of the reasons Mr. Riggs awaited a reply which he never received, while he, in his culture and manner it is considered common courtesy to reply or acknowledge receipt of correspondence within I 7 and at a maximum 14 working days.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">A later observation of Mr. Riggs was the Scoping Phase for the powerline which precedes the EIA.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Mr. Riggs, having examined the application papers published as law requires it on ESKOM website and otherwise acquired , discovered this to be a fraudulent application process, details can be afforded public knowledge after the pending criminal prosecution of the responsible persons<span style=""> </span>which may include the previous CEO of ESKOM at the time.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">In the <b style="">Draft Environmental Impact Report and Specialist Studies Public Review and Comment, </b><i style="">(offered by ACER Africa) </i>process<span style=""> </span>Mr. Riggs discovered that land belonging to his relatives and friends was now indicated as under scrutiny and option of being expropriated by the State organs for purposes of the Transmission lines with about any considerations of what the community had already offered in terms of provision of their workmanship and other provisions and permission in principle to establish renewable energy options.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""> </span>The aforesaid lands are of heritage value and holds personal value in that it houses graves and other history close to their hearts including cultural historico- practices, faith based and agrarian lifestyles. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Related websites: </span><a href="http://www.alcant.co.za/"><span style="">www.alcant.co.za</span></a><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.eskom.co.za/"><span style="">www.eskom.co.za</span></a><span style=""><span style=""> </span>search terms GAMMA GRASSRIDGE, COEGA, & EIA <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;">Important resources</span></b><span style="">:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Learn to offset your Carbon Emissions at </span><a href="http://www.jhbcityparks.com/"><span style="">www.jhbcityparks.com</span></a><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Adjust our household energy consumption in your habitat </span><a href="http://www.indaloyethu.co.za/"><span style="">www.indaloyethu.co.za</span></a><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="">Living off gas is a consideration:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Butane or methane gas can reduce or eliminate your dependence on coal fired power stations and these related powered devices, try these options.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="">Gas/electric<span style=""> </span>fridges<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="">Gas geyser with battery ignition<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="">Gas cookers & stoves<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="">Butane cartridges & mobile /small stoves<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="">Gas lighting (especially outdoors, with not wiring reticulations and for emergencies) <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><a href="http://www.flexopower.com/"><span style="">www.flexopower.com</span></a><span style=""><span style=""> </span></span><a href="http://www.probono.org/"><span style="">www.probono.org</span></a><span style=""><span style=""> </span></span><a href="http://www.totai.co.za/"><span style="">www.totai.co.za</span></a><span style=""><span style=""> </span></span><a href="http://www.marineturbines.com/"><span style="">www.marineturbines.com</span></a><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="">Other information in regards to eh sensations attributed to the ENERGY CRISIS IN SOUTH AFRICA.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><a href="http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/pierredevos"><span style="">www.thoughtleader.co.za/pierredevos</span></a><span style=""><span style=""> </span>Pierre De Vos in Facebook <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><a href="http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/christivanderwesthuizen"><span style="">www.thoughtleader.co.za/christivanderwesthuizen</span></a><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><a href="http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/lazolandamase"><span style="">www.thoughtleader.co.za/lazolandamase</span></a><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style=""><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style=""><span style="">Energy Options:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style=""><span style="">Solar<i style="">/fire</i> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style=""><span style="">Wind<i style="">/air</i> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style=""><span style="">Wave<i style="">/water</i> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style=""><span style="">Biogas<i style="">/Earth</i> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><b style=""><span style="">Uranium<i style="">/metal</i></span></b><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="">Labels :</span></b><span style=""> energy , renewable energy , energy efficiency, John Riggs, solar , Riggs Brothers ,Riggs Brothers t/a houseofdijohn.co.za, John M Riggs, Energy Options, <span style=""> </span><i style="">permaculture<span style=""> </span>villages, sustainable villages, doctor green horticulture and landscaping , Valley Bush Veld Affected Parties Conservation <span style=""> </span>Group, Johns Steytler Village , Pierre De Vos <o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-ZA">© January 2008 Copyright asserted to be property of John M Riggs t/a Houseofdijohn.co.za<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:16;">About being a director .<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:12;">DIRECTOR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;">WHO SHOULD ATTEND TO THE FOLLOWING STUDY PROGRAM FOR SELF EDUCATION?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">Directors and aspiring executive and non-executive directors whose of all companies, whether domestic or foreign-owned, or with foreign subsidiaries or joint ventures whether they are NGO’s, NPO’s or CBO.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;">The direction of organisations in the context of both privately and publicly owned companies encompasses a large amount of information you ultimately need to apply in practices too. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;">YOUR COURSE OBJECTIVES SHOULD BE TO KNOW THE FOLLOWING:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">Participation in this course will provide you with:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">Knowledge of the law relating to directors liabilities and of the application of corporate governance to building an effective organisation<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">A clear understanding of the concepts, principles and nature of the direction of organisations<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">A clear understanding of the leadership and organisational issues involved in stakeholder management and performance delivery<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">The basis of a review of professional competence and personal development as a director<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;">COURSE CONTENT NEEDS TO INCLUDE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><b style=""><span style="font-size:10;">Directors Liabilities and Corporate Governance</span></b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Legal basis of directors liabilities<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Corporate variety<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Corporate governance in public companies <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Corporate governance codes<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">The governance of private companies and family business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><b style=""><span style="font-size:10;">Corporate Accountability</span></b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Ownership and shareholder management<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">The shareholder agreements<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Relationships with venture capital<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Stakeholder accountability<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">The wider governance debate<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><b style=""><span style="font-size:10;">Governance, Entrepreneurialism and Management</span></b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Corporate governance in context<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Entrepreneurialism at the board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Management for directors<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><b style=""><span style="font-size:10;">Director Competencies and Personal Development</span></b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Logic and intuition at the board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Competencies for direction<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Personal development planning<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">Integrative case study<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;">The International Director may need to know even more.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;">This is needed since implications for an international director of different legal and cultural systems may vary from region to region of the World.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">Participation in a Internationally recognized course will provide you with: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">Knowledge of the basis of legal differences in company law in alternative jurisdictions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">A clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of foreign directors and overseas boards<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">A clear understanding of how and why cultures vary and the consequences for board and business relationships<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><b style=""><span style="font-size:10;">The comparative basis of company law</span></b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Comparing the basis of company law in the major jurisdictions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Company law in emerging economies<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Procedures, practice, common problems and misunderstandings<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><b style=""><span style="font-size:10;">Corporate governance in different jurisdictions</span></b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">International comparative corporate governance<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Developments in the EU and the US (including Sarbanes Oxley overview)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Role of the director, board structure and operation in different jurisdictions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><b style=""><span style="font-size:10;">Cultural orientation</span></b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Understanding cultural variation, socialisation, use of time and information<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">How different cultures see each other<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><b style=""><span style="font-size:10;">Cross cultural leadership<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Culture and communication<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Leading across a cultural boundary<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">Integrative case study<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;">A practical workshop on the role and tasks of the non-executive director may be a good place to start your career. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;">OBJECTIVES may include.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">Participation in this course will provide you with: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">Knowledge of the duties and liabilities of the non-executive director<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">A clear understanding of the role and tasks of the non-executive director<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">A clear understanding of the non-executive director’s relationships around the boardroom table<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><span style="font-size:10;">A clear understanding of the work of the board and what and how to contribute to it<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><b style=""><span style="font-size:10;">Directors’ liabilities and corporate governance</span></b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Legal basis of directors’ liabilities<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Corporate variety and corporate governance codes<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Corporate governance in public companies<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">The governance of private companies and family businesses<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Variety in the role of the non-executive director<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><b style=""><span style="font-size:10;">The non-executive director and the board</span></b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Board roles and relationships (Chairman, Finance Director, Executive and nonexecutive directors, advisors)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Main boards, subsidiary boards and owner managed boards<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Board sub-committees (Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Boards in the public and social enterprise sectors<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Finding, appointment and removal of nonexecutive directors<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><b style=""><span style="font-size:10;">The work of the board</span></b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Strategic thinking and setting policy<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Accountability and management oversight<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Decision making and dilemmas of the board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">· </span><b style=""><span style="font-size:10;">Creating an effective board</span></b><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Process, procedure and rhythm at the board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Managing policies and building the team<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; color: rgb(102, 255, 153);"><span style="font-size:10;">o </span><span style="font-size:10;">Board appraisal and review<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;color:black;" >· </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;color:black;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153);">Integrative case study</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" >Related websites: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" ><a href="http://saifasp.blogspot.com/">http://saifasp.blogspot.com</a><span style=""> </span>& <a href="http://ireiandldufa.blogspot.com/">http://<span style="">ireiandldufa.</span>blogspot.com</a></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;color:black;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;color:black;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-ZA">© January 2008 Copyright asserted to be property of John M Riggs t/a Houseodijohn.co.za<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Other relevant data links about GAMMA GRASS RIDGE and the area that concerns Riggs:<br /><br />Heritage matters studied by ESKOM :<br /><br /><a href="http://www.eskom.co.za/content/Heritage%20Impact%20Assessment.pdf">http://www.eskom.co.za/content/Heritage%20Impact%20Assessment.pdf</a><br /><br />ALCANT a group opposed to ESKOM and ALCAN in Coega.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.alcant.co.za/energy.html">http://www.alcant.co.za/energy.html</a><br /><br /><br />The Eastern Province Herald<br /><a href="http://www.theherald.co.za/herald/2006/09/19/news/n07_19092006.htm"><br />http://www.theherald.co.za/herald/2006/09/19/news/n07_19092006.htm</a><br /><br /><br />Who is ACER /MBB?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.zululandchamber.co.za/profiles/ACER%20%28Africa%29%20Environmental%20Management%20Consultants.pdf">http://www.zululandchamber.co.za/profiles/ACER%20(Africa)%20Environmental%20Management%20Consultants.pdf</a><br /><br /><br />Enviropaedia Comments :<br /><br /><a href="http://www.enviropaedia.com/news/article/default.php?pk_news_type_id=2&pk_news_id=109&pg=9">http://www.enviropaedia.com/news/article/default.php?pk_news_type_id=2&pk_news_id=109&pg=9</a><br /><br />How other peoples lives have been affected by unscrupulous persons ,opinion of Biophile magazine(online version) :<br /><a href="http://biophile.co.za/energy/death-threats-secrets-and-lies"><br />http://biophile.co.za/energy/death-threats-secrets-and-lies</a><br /><br />The Strategic importance to South Africa and job creation in a poor province<br /><a href="http://www.info.gov.za/view/DownloadFileAction?id=95791"><br />http://www.info.gov.za/view/DownloadFileAction?id=95791</a><br /><br /><br />EWT (Endangered Wild life Trust) & Bird ,bird habitats and Conservation<br /><br /><a href="https://www.ewt.org.za/images/uploaded/workgroups/SACWG_Grus_%20September_2006.pdf">https://www.ewt.org.za/images/uploaded/workgroups/SACWG_Grus_%20September_2006.pdf</a><br /><br /><br />Financial aspects some market analysis by persons who write for <span style="font-style: italic;">"Make Markets Works"<br /><br /></span> <a href="http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:rjdqrlq6x3gJ:www.makemarketswork.com/client/makemarketswork/upload/Presentation%2520Mandy%2520Rambharos,%2520ESKOM.pdf+gamma+grassridge+ESKOM&cd=9&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=za">http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:rjdqrlq6x3gJ:www.makemarketswork.com/client/makemarketswork/upload/Presentation%2520Mandy%2520Rambharos,%2520ESKOM.pdf+gamma+grassridge+ESKOM&cd=9&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=za</a><br /><br /><br />Insights from a Global Perspective:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ihsglobalinsight.co.za/news.asp?id=721">http://www.ihsglobalinsight.co.za/news.asp?id=721</a><br /><br />CSIR COMMENTS related to Coega:<br /><br /><a href="http://eia.csir.co.za/cip/docs/App7_Notes_from_focus_group_meetings.pdf">http://eia.csir.co.za/cip/docs/App7_Notes_from_focus_group_meetings.pdf</a><br /><br />Online version of BIOPHILE MAGAZINE how other peoples lives have been affected by unscrupulous persons who involved in Energy sector .<br /></span><!-- Start Quantcast tag --><span style="font-weight: bold; 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