Corporate Governance in Practice

12 November 2026 | 9:00am - 4:30pm

€485 - €575
6 hours CPD

12 November 2026 9:00am - 4:30pm

Govern with Purpose. Lead with Clarity.

Learn the roles and responsibilities of being a director in our on-day workshop 'Corporate Governance in Practice'.

Whether you're new to the boardroom or looking to strengthen your governance acumen, our dedicated workshop will give you the practical tools and insights to navigate today's complex governance landscape. Led by experienced Non-Executive Director and Chartered Director, Karen Morton CDir. The workshop will take place at the Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford Road, Sandyford, Dublin 16.

Who is this Workshop for?

Senior Executives and Executive Directors
Members of the C-suite
Owner Directors
New Non-Executive Directors
Senior Executives with a responsibility for Governance
Department Heads reporting to Boards
Senior Management Teams

On completion of this workshop, participants will learn:

Core tenets of corporate governance, including Company Law, and the duties and responsibilities of the Chair and directors.
Fundamental principles of governance across various organisational contexts.
How to critically evaluate governance infrastructure in an organisation.
And how to evaluate their own role within a governance structure.
Gain 6 hours of CPD.

Karen Morton CDir Non-Executive Director and Personal Branding Expert

Karen is a non-executive director on the boards of daa plc, Fanagans Funeral Directors, Shaws and the Irish Chamber Orchestra. Karen Morton is a Chartered Director and Marketeer with 25+ years of executive and 7 years of non-executive director (NED) experience across tech, aviation, financial services, retail, and recruitment. Karen is an examiner for the Institute of Directors Chartered Director Programme and a consultant in Personal Branding. In her executive career, Karen was Chief Marketing Officer of Dell Financial Services and held executive roles in Dell, British Airways, eir and Monster.com. Karen holds a Bachelor of Business Degree from the University of Limerick, a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and is a Chartered Director of IoD Ireland.

1. What is the Corporate Governance in Practice workshop about?

This one-day workshop will equip directors and senior executives with a practical understanding of corporate governance principles, their legal responsibilities, and how to evaluate governance structures within their organisation.

2. Why do I need to understand corporate governance as a director?

Understanding the role you play as a director in relation to corporate governance is vital from both a legal, fiduciary and strategic perspective. Particularly in how corporate governance impacts board effectiveness, stakeholder trust, long-term strategy and resilience.

3. What are the core topics that will be covered in this workshop?

Key topics that will be covered include:

Corporate governance principles
Company law and director duties
The role of the Chair and board dynamics
Evaluating governance frameworks and director effectiveness

4. Who is the faculty lead for this workshop?

This workshop will be led by Karen Morton CDir, an experienced non-executive director and Chartered Director who has an extensive professional background in sectors including tech, financial services and public sector governance.

5. When and where will this workshop take place?

This workshop will take place in-person on Thursday, 12th November 2026 at the Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford Road, Dublin 16 from 9:00 to 4:30pm.

6. What is the cost of this workshop?

The price for this workshop ranges from €485 - €575, depending on IoD Ireland membership status.

7. Is this workshop right for me?

If you’re a new or aspiring company director, the Corporate Governance in Practice workshop will act as a one-stop-shop for everything you need to understand about governance frameworks and your director duties and responsibilities.

8. I’d like to speak with someone before booking. Who can I contact?

Please reach out Gillian Roddie, Learning and Education Manager at [email protected] or call us at 01 411 0010 to learn more about if this workshop is right for you.

Is this eligible for CPD?

Dimension covered: Governance Framework

Eligible hours: 6 hours of Chartered Director CPD

This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.

Workshop participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion of the session.

To fully embrace participants’ experience and to encourage the sharing of this experience and knowledge by and with other participants, Karen Morton CDir will lead dynamic, interactive sessions, drawing on his own and participants’ experiences. She will integrate practical examples into the workshop and support participants in identifying key take-aways / action points.

What is the cost?

IoD members - €485

Non-members - €570

Cancellation and refund policy

Places are confirmed upon full payment. Cancellations with a full refund are accepted in writing to [email protected] until Thursday, 5th November 2026. After this date, no refunds are possible, and all fees are forfeited for cancellations or non-attendance. Recordings will not be available as part of post-session materials.

Group bookings

Contact the IoD Ireland Learning and Education team on [email protected] or phone +353 1 411 0010.

Want to connect with fellow workshop participants?

All workshop attendees will receive a list of all other workshop participants in advance of the session. This will include name, job title and organisation. If you have any queries around this please contact the Learning and Education Team.

For GDPR reasons, we cannot provide contact details on the attendee list.

Questions?

Reach out to Gillian, our Learning and Education Manager, if you would like more information about our upcoming workshops by emailing [email protected] or calling +353 1 411 0010.

Workshop material is prepared by IoD trainers and produced by the IoD wholly and exclusively for use by workshop participants. Workshop materials may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without permission in writing from IoD Ireland.