Govern with perspective
Connect strategy, risk, sustainability, culture and people to long-term institutional performance.
COHORT 7 · EDITION II
Lead with the judgement the boardroom demands.
The Seasoned Director Programme equips senior executives and directors to move beyond operational leadership into effective governance and board oversight.
Date23 Nov–27 Nov 2026
VenueEnashipai Resort & Spa, Naivasha
CPD pointsExecutive & board leadership
Since 1994 Advancing women in accounting and public leadership
WHY THE SEASONED DIRECTOR
Management delivers results. Governance shapes what comes next.
TSD bridges the gap between operational responsibility and board oversight. Build the perspective to interrogate strategy, risk, financial sustainability, culture and people as connected institutional priorities.
Learn in a small cohort through practical cases, boardroom simulations and conversations with experienced directors from different sectors.
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WHY TSD
Your next role requires a different kind of leadership.
The shift from operational leadership to board oversight changes the questions, relationships and judgement expected of a leader. TSD closes that knowledge gap through practical learning grounded in real C-suite and boardroom situations.
Small cohorts, candid conversations and live simulations help participants develop the confidence, perspective and networks to lead beyond the title.
Digital systemsData-led oversightRobust governance
THE TSD EXPERIENCE
Learn through the conversation. Grow through the challenge.
Instructor-led discussion. Conversations with seasoned board members. Practical cases. Boardroom simulations and a formal dining experience.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
A wider perspective. A stronger contribution.
Develop the judgement, relationships and practical confidence to contribute at C-suite and board level.
Question the numbers
Interrogate finance, investment and financial sustainability—whether or not you are a finance professional.
Lead change
Strengthen your ability to initiate innovation and sustain competitive advantage.
Navigate board dynamics
Apply emotional intelligence, manage conflict and contribute constructively to difficult decisions.
Build strategic relationships
Learn from directors and peers across sectors, and reflect on the networks that support your progression.
5days in Kisumu
THE PROGRAMME
01 02 03 04 05 06
Five focused days. Learning that continues.
Prepare, participate and put your judgement to the test. The five-day module is followed by a mentorship selection process and a nine-month mentorship framework.
Before the programme
Pre-module reading is provided at least one week before the programme.
Day 1 · Arrival
Registration and settling in from 2:00 p.m.; complete pre-module reading.
Days 2–4 · Practical learning
Sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Board committee preparation begins on the evening of Day 2.
Day 3 · Formal dining
A formal dining experience exploring networking, presence and etiquette. Appropriate evening dress is required.
Day 5 · The boardroom test
A mock board meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Months 1–9 · Mentorship
Selection and mentorship with a seasoned director, using a framework that includes shadowing and coaching.
CURRICULUM
The issues on every effective board’s agenda.
Nine areas of discussion drawn directly from the programme concept note.
01Demystify the Numbers
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Finance and financial sustainability for finance and non-finance professionals.
02Governance & Boardroom Dynamics
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The business case for good governance, board effectiveness and the board's key focus areas.
03Sustainable Leadership & Legacy
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Leading for long-term institutional value, sustainability and a meaningful leadership legacy.
04Transformation Leadership in a BANI World
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Driving change and innovation through brittle, anxious, non-linear and incomprehensible conditions.
05Data-Driven Risk Governance
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Interrogating risk, controls and decision-quality through relevant evidence and insight.
06Personal Brand, Networks & Executive Presence
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Building trusted relationships, influence, fine-dining confidence and professional etiquette.
07Board Simulation
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Navigating the shifting governance landscape through a practical mock board experience.
08Emotional Intelligence & Conflict
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Managing self, relationships, disagreement and high-stakes boardroom dynamics.
09Strategic Succession Planning
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Mitigating leadership risk and building long-term organisational resilience.
Select a topic to read its session focus.
YOUR TSD ADVANTAGE
Leave with more than knowledge. Leave board-ready.
The programme is designed to change how participants think, contribute and lead.
Strategic perspective
Connect governance, strategy, people, risk and performance at enterprise level.
Boardroom confidence
Contribute with clarity, ask stronger questions and navigate board dynamics constructively.
Change leadership
Lead innovation and transformation with resilience in a BANI world.
Financial fluency
Interrogate financial sustainability, investment choices and the numbers that shape decisions.
A powerful network
Build trusted relationships with peers, mentors and seasoned directors across sectors.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
For leaders accountable for what comes next.
Designed for experienced leaders in the public and private sectors. The concept note anticipates more than five years’ experience. Open to women and men; applications are reviewed for suitability.
CEOs & managing directorsBoard members & directorsC-suite executivesSenior managers & heads of department
PROGRAMME INVESTMENT
Invest in your next level of leadership.
Apply individually or nominate experienced leaders from your organisation. Admission is reviewed by AWAK.
TSD Cohort 7 · Edition II
Five-day executive and board leadership programme
KES120,000- Five-day in-person programme
- Practical cases and director conversations
- Formal dining and boardroom simulation
- Mentorship framework with a selection process
DATES & VENUE
Space to step back. Perspective to move forward.
Set aside the day-to-day operational demands for focused learning, practical exchange and meaningful peer connections.
- Location
- Enashipai Resort & Spa, Naivasha
- Dates
- 23–27 November 2026
- Format
- Five-day in-person programme
FOR ORGANISATIONS
Strengthen the people shaping your future.
Nominate senior leaders to deepen governance judgement, financial oversight and succession readiness. AWAK can guide your team through the application process.
- Build your senior-leadership pipeline
- Develop an enterprise-wide perspective
- Strengthen cross-sector learning
APPLY FOR COHORT 7
Bring your experience. Broaden your impact.
Share your leadership profile. You will receive an application reference immediately; AWAK will review your application and guide you through admission.
01Enter delegate details02Choose a participation option03Receive your invoice and tracking number
REGISTRATION SUPPORTawak@awak.co.ke+254 720 016 556
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Your questions, answered.
Quick answers before you register.
Is TSD only for women accountants?
No. The programme is designed for women and men in senior management, C-suite and board roles, including finance and non-finance professionals.
Does completing TSD guarantee a board appointment?
No board appointment is guaranteed. The programme develops leadership and oversight capability; the concept note describes a board-ready database as a long-term objective.
How does mentorship work?
The concept note provides for a selection process and mentorship framework across Months 1–9, including shadowing and coaching with a seasoned director.
Are accommodation, travel and taxes included?
The concept note does not specify these commercial inclusions. Please confirm the applicable arrangements with AWAK before paying.
Can my organisation nominate several leaders?
Yes. Submit a group application or contact AWAK for nomination support. Each proposed delegate should meet the programme’s experience expectations.
Does submitting the form confirm my place?
No. Submission creates an application reference. Admission and payment verification are confirmed by AWAK.