The Governance Program for Small-and Medium-Sized Enterprises Leaders from Alberta for the World
Organizations reap many rewards from their governing boards - an agile response to the economy, a watchful eye on shifting trends as well as access to legal safety nets; however, harnessing the supportive intellectual capital gained from outside perspectives can be challenging. The Governance Program for SMEs provides a progressive framework from which to build a beneficial and functioning governing board. Directors and executives gain the tools necessary to guide the strategic direction of their organizations, to balance growth while retaining existing value systems and address stakeholder and employee needs to yield a stronger, focused and resilient organization. Executive Education, under the guidance of an advisory committee of leaders from the business community, has designed and developed a curriculum that addresses needs of governing boards within the SME sector. Who should attend? Are you interested in growing your business and creating a long term sustainable strategy? Are you interested in developing an effective board? Are you interested in learning leading practices for good governance? This program is designed for individuals working within the SME sector. Directors, executives and business owners are welcome to attend. Eligible attendees are required to have executive or professional experience, are currently sitting on boards, or are looking for board appointments in the near future. Benefits of Attending The Governance Program for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises combines research-based findings on governance practices within the SME sector with practical, hands-on learning from industry leaders. Through participating, you will be better equipped to: Address the working dilemma of the board and adapt to competing priorities. Evaluate and build strategies for firm growth and transition, as viewed through a financial and human capital lens. Sponsored by: Configure a governance structure that aligns with your firm s needs. Build an effective board process that allows for director and organizational development. Develop financial literacy tactics for board members, i.e. how to ask the right questions, how to grow the firm, and how to evaluate exit strategies. Explore the considerations in selection, recruitment and evaluation of CEOs. Develop compensation strategies that fit your industry and organizational capacity. Build risk assessment and mitigation strategies for your firm. Understand how to better communicate with your stakeholder groups. Network with like-minded individuals. Entrepreneur in Residence Darren Rawson is a proven executive with 14 years of experience as CEO of mid-sized companies including Hagemeyer Canada (dba CenturyVallen) and Shanahan s. Darren has enjoyed a diverse career spanning a variety of industries including upstream/downstream oil & gas, industrial chemicals, specialty metals, manufacturing, distribution, construction and drilling. Darren has been a Director on numerous boards including private and non-profit and has chaired several boards. Darren is currently working as COO at Cougar Drilling Solutions a privately held international drilling company.
Instructors Collectively, the instructors chosen for this program have over 40 years of board experience. These highly focused and talented individuals are made up of board members, chairs, and advisors who have a wide range of industry experience in areas such as healthcare, energy services, and oil and gas. Furthermore, they have a wide range of experience working with small and medium sized enterprises, public sector and the not-forprofit sector. Because each instructor is able to relay experiences from both young, new boards and highly evolved, mature boards, the knowledge these professionals bring to the classroom is priceless. Our instructors also offer a new perspective on modern board structures and scenarios. Don Cummings Don has had extensive experience with board and executive management in complex change strategy and turn-around situations, and has also gained experience through sitting on several boards. He is accomplished in developing systems and processes that enable board and executive teams to work toward common goals and fulfil the accountabilities of their respective roles within the organization. Jim Beaubien Jim has more than 35 years experience as a consultant, facilitator, and educator. He specializes in strategic planning, organizational development and leadership with an emphasis on implementation. He works primarily as a senior consultant to executives in business and health care organizations. Jim is the co-founder and CEO of HOPE Learning Systems Ltd., an Alberta-based consulting firm. Peter Watson Peter is a Corporate Director and business advisor with extensive experience in the roles of chairman, president, and CEO in publicly-traded, private, and not-for-profit corporations. Peter has 35 years of experience in the service industry; 25 of which have been in organizational leadership roles like Chairman, President, and CEO. David Dominy David is currently the CEO of FIRMA Foreign Exchange. In addition, he is the founding partner of 3D Capital Inc. David s career includes leadership roles in public, private, crown and not-for-profit enterprises engaged in a variety of industries. He has been a member of over 30 boards in a variety of private, public, crown and not-for-profit enterprises. Board roles include: Chair, Vice Chair, Chair Audit Committee, Chair HR & Governance and Chair Investments. Tom Redl Tom is President and CEO of Chandos Construction Ltd. He holds an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors, is a Director of Chandos Construction Ltd., Acorn Communities Ltd. and a past Board Chair of the Citadel Theatre and former member of the United Way Campaign Cabinet. Tom is currently the Board Chair of Edmonton Airports and Redl Kitchens, a family business. Don Lowry After 16 years, Don recently stepped down from the position of President & CEO of EPCOR Utilities in 2013 to focus on corporate board work and to serve on local community boards and associations. Don is currently non-executive Chair of Capital Power and non-executive Chair of Canadian Oil Sands. As well he serves as a director of Stantec, Melcor REIT, and Hydrogenics Corporation. Antara Gabinet Antara brings a wealth of knowledge as a Partner and National Practice Lead for Executive Search with Conroy Ross Partners. She has donated her time to the Board of the Edmonton YWCA including a two-year term as Chair and is actively serving on the Board of the Capital Region Housing Corporation as Chair of the Governance Committee and as a member of the Alberta Abroad Program Selection Panel. Barry James Barry James was recently Managing Partner of the Edmonton office of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a position he held for ten years. With more than 30 years experience, Barry served as an integral business advisor to his many Edmonton and area clients. Barry has been actively involved in his profession, serving as a trustee of the Chartered Accountants Education Foundation, President of the Edmonton CA Club, and as a member of the Registration Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta. He is currently the Chief Development Officer at Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers Ltd.
ALBERTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Executive Education Executive Education is one of the four pillars of the Alberta School of Business. As the School s professional development provider, we serve clients across all industries and in the public sector. With over 30 programs offered and serving over 5000 participants per year, we continue to work toward becoming the premier executive education source in Canada. As Alberta s premier broker of intellectual capital, we focus on providing education solutions that enable today s business leaders in government, publicly traded companies, and privately held organizations to lead change and increase organizational performance. edmonton 2-006 Enterprise Square 10230 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 4P6 Phone: (780) 492-5832 Toll free: 1-866-492-7676 Fax: (780) 492-1432 Email: executiveeducation@ualberta.ca Registration and Payment Online: www.executiveeducation.ca By phone: (780) 492-5832 By fax: (780) 492-1432 www.uab.ca/sme While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this material, program dates, content, and instructors are subject to change. Please note, a T2202A form or official tax receipt will not be issued for programs and/or modules. Please refer to the Canada Revenue Agency website for further information www.cra-arc.gc.ca. MAR 2015
The Governance Program for Small-and Medium-Sized Enterprises 4-day Schedule Module I Time Day 1 May 29, 2015 Time Day 2 May 30, 2015 08:30 12:00 Strategic Thinking 08:30 12:00 Best Practices for Board Structure & Operations 12:00 01:00 Lunch 12:00 01:00 Lunch 01:00 02:30 The Case of Private Company Governance 01:00 04:30 Becoming an Effective Board 02:45 04:30 High Performance Governance
4-day Schedule Module II Time Day 1 June 19, 2015 Time Day 2 June 20, 2015 Developing a framework for 08:30 12:00 Enterprise Risk Management 08:30 10:00 CEO and Board Evaluation 12:00 01:00 Lunch 10:15 12:00 Compensation Strategies for Busines Owners 01:00 04:30 Financing Strategy for Your Business 12:00 01:00 Lunch 01:00 02:30 Succession Planning 02:30 04:30 04:30-06:00 Firm Exit Strategies Graduation Ceremony Program Details Start Date: May 29, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: University of Alberta, Enterprise Square, 10230 Jasper Ave, Edmonton Full Program Fee: $3,500 CAD (plus GST) Our program fees include instructional fees, materials, and meals (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks). Logistics: An electronic confirmation will be sent to you in advance of the program start date. Precourse material will be sent via e-mail whenever possible prior to each session. registration OPTIONS Online: www.executiveeducation.ca By phone: (780) 492-5832 By fax: (780) 492-1432 Program Cancellation Policy Cancellations received either in writing or via email ten working days or more prior to the commencement of a class will be fully refunded. Cancellations received less than ten working days prior will be subject to a $150 administration fee. This fee can be re-applied to registration in another course/program within two years. No refund will be issued to a no-show. ALBERTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Executive Education 2-006 Enterprise Square 10230 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 4P6 Phone: (780) 492-8364 Toll free: 1-866-492-7676 Fax: (780) 492-1432 Email: executiveeducation@ualberta.ca www.uab.ca/sme While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this material, program dates, content, and instructors are subject to change. Please note, a T2202A form or official tax receipt will not be issued for programs and/or courses. Please refer to the Canada Revenue Agency website for further information www.cra-arc.gc.ca.