Corporate Governance in Practice

28 January 2026 | 9:00am - 4:30pm

€485 - €575
6 hours CPD

28 January 2026 9:00am - 4:30pm

Govern with Purpose. Lead with Clarity.

Learn the roles and responsibilities of being a director in our one-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 Chair, Non-Executive Director and former Secretary General, Jim Breslin. 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.

Jim Breslin

Chair, Non-Executive Director and former Secretary General

Jim Breslin advises leaders, boards and governments on strategic decision-making, innovation and governance to accelerate their business transitions. He holds a range of directorships and advisory roles across the private, not for profit and public sectors including as Chair of Renewable Energy Ireland (a partnership between Ireland’s leading sustainable energy associations) and as a Board member of the Expert Oversight Body of the Defence Forces, St.Vincent’s Healthcare Group, Ashdale Care and others. He was recently appointed by Government to Chair the Local Democracy Task Force. He enjoyed a 30-year career in the Irish senior public service including as Secretary General of three different Government Departments. His qualifications include a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, an MSc (Econ) from Trinity College, a Certificate in Business and Climate Change from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge and a Diploma and Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors. He held a Policy Leader Fellowship at the Centre for Science and Policy, University of Cambridge.

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 Jim Breslin, an experienced Chair, Non-Executive Director and former Secretary General who has extensive knowledge in public sector governance.

5. When and where will this workshop take place?

This workshop will take place in-person on Wednesday, 14th January 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 - €575

Cancellation and refund policy

Places are confirmed upon full payment. Cancellations with a full refund are accepted in writing to [email protected] until Thursday, 22nd January 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.