Executive Compensation & Performance Management Training Course: Aligning Executive Incentives With Shareholder Value

Introduction

Executive Compensation & Performance Management training equips organizations to design and implement effective compensation strategies that align executive incentives with shareholder value. This course focuses on analyzing compensation trends, implementing performance-based reward systems, and understanding the impact of executive pay on organizational performance and stakeholder trust. Participants will learn to develop compensation policies, utilize performance metrics, and understand the intricacies of using governance frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability. By mastering executive compensation, organizations can enhance their ability to attract and retain top talent, drive strategic alignment, and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable corporate governance model.

The increasing scrutiny of executive pay necessitates a comprehensive understanding of compensation principles and performance management best practices. This course delves into the nuances of regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and long-term incentive design, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored compensation strategies. By integrating financial expertise with governance acumen, this program enables organizations to lead initiatives that maximize shareholder value and drive responsible executive behavior.

Target Audience:

• Compensation committee members
• Board members
• HR directors
• Corporate governance professionals
• Legal professionals
• Financial analysts
• Executive recruiters
• Consultants
• Individuals interested in executive compensation
• Investors

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of executive compensation and performance management.
• Implement techniques for analyzing compensation trends and benchmarking executive pay.
• Understand the role of performance-based reward systems in aligning executive incentives.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing effective executive compensation policies.
• Understand the principles of long-term incentive design and equity-based compensation.
• Implement techniques for utilizing performance metrics and KPIs to evaluate executive performance.
• Understand the role of stakeholder engagement and communication in executive compensation.
• Implement techniques for ensuring transparency and accountability in executive pay practices.
• Understand the legal and regulatory considerations related to executive compensation.
• Develop strategies for measuring and analyzing the impact of executive compensation on shareholder value.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Executive Compensation

• Principles and importance of executive compensation and performance management.
• Understanding the executive compensation landscape and trends.
• Benefits of aligning executive incentives with shareholder value.
• Historical context and evolution of executive pay practices.

Module 2: Compensation Trends and Benchmarking

• Techniques for analyzing compensation trends and benchmarking executive pay.
• Implementing market analysis and data collection.
• Utilizing compensation surveys and benchmarking tools.
• Managing benchmarking processes.

Module 3: Performance-Based Reward Systems

• Role of performance-based reward systems in aligning executive incentives.
• Understanding performance metrics and targets.
• Implementing incentive design and reward structures.
• Managing reward systems.

Module 4: Executive Compensation Policies

• Techniques for developing and implementing effective executive compensation policies.
• Implementing policy development and documentation.
• Utilizing compensation governance frameworks.
• Managing compensation policies.

Module 5: Long-Term Incentive Design and Equity-Based Compensation

• Principles of long-term incentive design and equity-based compensation.
• Understanding stock options, restricted stock, and performance shares.
• Implementing equity plan design and administration.
• Managing long-term incentives.

Module 6: Performance Metrics and KPIs

• Techniques for utilizing performance metrics and KPIs to evaluate executive performance.
• Implementing metric selection and data collection.
• Utilizing performance management tools and platforms.
• Managing performance metrics.

Module 7: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Role of stakeholder engagement and communication in executive compensation.
• Understanding stakeholder communication strategies.
• Implementing transparency and disclosure practices.
• Managing stakeholder engagement.

Module 8: Transparency, Ethics, and Measurement

• Techniques for ensuring transparency and accountability in executive pay practices.
• Implementing ethical considerations in compensation design.
• Utilizing performance metrics and reporting.
• Managing compensation impact measurement.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.