Advanced Risk Based Auditing MasterClass (2.0)

Overview Most Heads of Internal Audit would say that their functions have adopted a risk-based approach. Why then is Internal Audit often seen as negative and unhelpful, a function that points out errors and focusses on finding fault? Is it because it focusses mainly on failure rather than [...]

Turnaround and Shutdown Management MasterClass

Overview The planning, preparation and execution of a turnaround is a complex undertaking that demands an effective strategy, a high degree of control and great attention to detail. It also requires a profound understanding of the critical elements that go to make up a turnaround and the drivers [...]

VBA & Innovative Contracting in Pharma MasterClass

Overview As healthcare shifts from “volume to value” we are seeing a global trend of shifting medicines and technology pricing towards a value based paradigm. This comprehensive symposium will cover off “value based agreements” and innovative financial contracts between pharmaceutical manufactures and payers. We will go through VBA [...]

Renewable Energy Sources: Energy Policy and Financing MasterClass

Overview Energy transition - a word which became popular during the last decades. Originally it was introduced by politicians and supported further by various stakeholders who are engaged into energy policy and energy markets. What does the term energy transition mean? This training will bring examples from more [...]

Talent development in remote working MasterClass

Overview This course will help HR professionals to connect to future business reality and take their place at the strategic level decision making concerning talent development. The aim is to give HR business partners a model for the practical implementation of the Learning and Development systems in a [...]

Choosing a CCP: Strategic, Credit and Operational MasterClass

Overview Choosing a CCP: Strategic, Credit and Operational considerations is a two part module looking at the criteria involved in selecting a CCP to work with. The first part is the strategic discussion around the most important considerations involved (eg: one CCP to optimise netting benefits or multiple [...]

Operations Improvement in the Finance Sector MasterClass

Overview Operations management is an area of business concerned with the production of goods and services and involves the responsibility of ensuring that business operations are efficient – in terms of using as little resource as possible – and effective in terms of meeting customer requirements. It is [...]

The Social Responsibility of Pharmaceutical Companies in Times of Crisis MasterClass

Overview The concept and practices of Corporate Social Responsibility have evolved in the last two decades at an increasing pace. Shaped by the public pressure and the exigencies of the industry, the CSR/ Sustainability programs became more and more focused on social engagement and consistency in corporate response. [...]

Internal Audit Challenges in the Middle East market MasterClass

Overview The Internal audit function is increasingly regarded as a business partner, a catalyst for change and a Governance advisor. You therefore need your internal audit function to adopt world class techniques and become a trusted advisor and internal consultant. This is particularly true in the Middle East [...]

Evolution of the Executive Assistant MasterClass

Overview Global lockdown has caught most companies and most Assistants highly unprepared for remote work. How can Assistants make their role indispensable and their careers bulletproof? Which technology is the best for virtual offices and remote work? How to choose your next learning step with so much material [...]