A FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME BY LEGACY LEADERSHIP AFRICA INSTITUTE
Boardroom Women Leadership Programme
Preparing Africa’s Next Generation of Women Board Leaders.
Step confidently into the boardroom with a premium executive education programme designed to equip women leaders with the governance knowledge, strategic insight and executive presence required for effective board service.
2 Days
In-Person
Accra
Accra Ghana
GHS 3,750
All Inclusive
Step confidently into the boardroom with a premium executive education programme designed to equip women leaders with the governance knowledge, strategic insight and executive presence required for effective board service.
— WHY THIS PROGRAMME
The boardroom is changing. Are you ready?
Africa’s boards are being reshaped by rising governance expectations, complex risk environments and a growing mandate for diverse voices. This programme prepares you to serve with authority from day one.
Governance Excellence
Master the frameworks, fiduciary duties and regulatory context that define effective board oversight.
Strategic Leadership
Sharpen the long-horizon thinking required to challenge management, steward capital and shape direction.
Executive Presence
Develop the composure, clarity and gravitas that command respect around the board table.
— WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Designed for women shaping institutions.
The programme convenes accomplished leaders across sectors — those already influential in their organisations and those preparing to translate that influence into board service.
- Senior Executives
- Directors
- General Managers
- Heads of Department
- Entrepreneurs
- Public Sector Leaders
- NGO Executives
- Consultants
- Women preparing for board appointments
- High-potential women leaders
— WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
An executive curriculum, precisely scoped.
Eight modules that together form a complete foundation for board service — governance depth, strategic breadth and the personal craft of leadership at the top.
Corporate Governance
Principles, codes and the modern governance landscape.
Board Roles & Responsibilities
Fiduciary duty, accountability and directors' obligations.
Strategic Thinking
Framing choices and stewarding long-term value creation.
Executive Presence
Composure, gravitas and the language of the boardroom.
Boardroom Communication
Constructive challenge, questioning and influencing peers.
Risk Oversight
Anticipating exposure and holding management to account.
Ethics & Integrity
Navigating conflicts, culture and reputational stewardship.
Personal Board Leadership Blueprint
Codifying your point of view and board value proposition.
— YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Immersive. Practical. Deliberately intimate.
Two days built around dialogue, simulation and the kind of considered reflection that translates ideas into changed practice.
Executive Discussions
Case Studies
Boardroom Simulations
Practical Workshops
Peer Learning
Guided Reflection
Executive Discussions
— WHY CHOOSE LEGACY LEADERSHIP AFRICA INSTITUTE
You leave with more than knowledge.
Every participant departs with tangible instruments to sustain their board-readiness journey long after the two days.
Executive Participant Journal
A curated companion for reflection and note-taking throughout the programme.
Board Readiness Assessment
A structured evaluation of your current readiness against board expectations.
Personal Leadership Blueprint
Your articulated point of view, strengths and board value proposition.
90-Day Action Plan
Concrete commitments to convert insight into visible board-ready behaviour.
One-Year Development Roadmap
A longer-arc plan for exposure, credentials and board opportunities.
Certificate of Completion
Recognition of your participation in the programme.
Alumni Network Membership
Ongoing membership of the Boardroom Women Leadership alumni community.
— PROGRAMME INFORMATION
The essentials, at a glance.
DURATION
Two Days
DELIVERY
In-Person Executive Programme
VENUE
Full details communicated to registered participants.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Senior Women Leaders and Aspiring Board Members
— FACULTY
Distinguished Faculty
The programme is facilitated by experienced governance practitioners, executive leaders and subject matter experts with extensive boardroom and leadership experience.
Faculty announcements will be made soon.
— Programme Investment
GHS 3,750
per participant
- Two-day executive programme
- Executive Participant Journal
- Premium learning materials
- Board Readiness Assessment
- Personal Leadership Blueprint
- 90-Day Executive Action Plan
- Certificate of Completion
- Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
- Networking Lunch (Both Days)
- Executive Networking Session
- Membership of the Boardroom Women Leadership Alumni Network
Everything is included. There are no hidden costs.
— CORPORATE PARTICIPATION
Investing in Women Leaders
Organisations committed to advancing women into board and senior executive positions can partner with us in several ways. Investing in this programme is a strategic decision that strengthens governance, deepens leadership pipelines and demonstrates a serious commitment to equity at the top.
- Sponsor individual participants
- Nominate multiple participants
- Request customised in-house delivery
- Explore strategic partnership opportunities
— FREQUENTLY ASKED
Answers before you ask.
No. The programme is designed for both experienced directors seeking to sharpen their practice and senior leaders preparing for their first board role.
Yes. Organisations regularly nominate high-potential women leaders. Simply select ‘Corporate Nomination’ when you register and we will coordinate the details with your sponsor.
Yes. We work with organisations to sponsor individuals, nominate cohorts and deliver customised in-house programmes. Use the corporate enquiry option and our team will be in touch.
Yes. Every participant who completes the two-day programme receives a formal Certificate of Completion from Legacy Leadership Africa Institute.
Accommodation is not included in the programme fee. On confirmation, we share a curated list of recommended hotels close to the venue for your convenience.
You will receive a confirmation email, followed by an invoice for the programme fee. Once payment is received, we send your welcome pack with venue details, pre-work and a full participant briefing.