The Director’s College

Module 2: Leadership & Strategy

CGP teaches Compensation of the CEO, Directors and Executives within this module.

This module will help you hone your strategic thinking skills, understand the difference between strategic planning and operational effectiveness, and develop your own strategic leadership style that fosters planning, measurement, accountability, and communication. You’ll learn how to evaluate and set effective board and director expectations, plan CEO succession, and balance stakeholder relationships. You’ll also review strategic planning for IT, risk governance, and compensation committees. 

Module 2: Leadership & Strategy

CGP teaches Compensation of the CEO, Directors and Executives within this module.

This module will help you hone your strategic thinking skills, understand the difference between strategic planning and operational effectiveness, and develop your own strategic leadership style that fosters planning, measurement, accountability, and communication. You’ll learn how to evaluate and set effective board and director expectations, plan CEO succession, and balance stakeholder relationships. You’ll also review strategic planning for IT, risk governance, and compensation committees. 

Module 5: Board Simulation

Unique to The Directors College, this final module lets you experience realistic board situations, complete with professional actors to bring the simulation to life. This module is rated as the highlight of the program, providing a dynamic opportunity to bring together all the lessons and behavioural strategies you’ve learned throughout the four previous modules.

2023 private company director survey webinar

January 17, 2024, 12:00 pm EST
Webinar

After completing our Private Company Director Survey in partnership with WATSON and Family Enterprise Canada, we organized a free webinar to discuss the results of the survey which was analyzed by Compensation Governance Partners and WATSON.

The webinar shared highlights from our 2023 Private Company Director Survey, including:

• Board & Committee compensation;

• Board & Committee composition and policies;

• Areas of oversight and value provided by Boards; and

• ESG and DE&I considerations at Board level.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE BEST PRACTICES SURVEY 2022

In partnership with Governance Professionals of Canada, Compensation Governance Partners conducted the 2022 Corporate Governance Best Practices Survey. 

The survey assisted us in obtaining valuable insight into the current corporate governance landscape in Canada and provided a comprehensive analysis of corporate governance practices, trends and issues.

The survey responses also assisted in creating a short-list of companies for each of the categories in the GPC's Excellence in Governance Awards. The winners of the EG Awards were honored in November 2022.

2022 private company director Compensation survey webinar

November 30, 2022, 12:00pm EST
Webinar

We recently completed our annual Private Company Director Compensation Survey in partnership with WATSON and Family Enterprise Canada, where we collected information on director compensation at privately-held companies to provide Canadian organizations with more visibility into market practices.

Join CGP and WATSON as we share highlights from our 2022 Private Company Director Compensation Survey, including:

• Board & Committee compensation;

• Board & Committee composition and policies;

• Areas of oversight and value provided by Boards; and

• ESG and D&I considerations at the Board level.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE BEST PRACTICES SURVEY 2021

In partnership with Governance Professionals of Canada, Compensation Governance Partners conducted the 2021 Corporate Governance Best Practices Survey. 

The survey assisted us in obtaining valuable insight into the current corporate governance landscape in Canada and provided a comprehensive analysis of corporate governance practices, trends and issues.

The survey responses also assisted in creating a short-list of companies for each of the categories in the GPC's Excellence in Governance Awards. The winners of the EG Awards were honored in November 2021.

ESG in Corporate Canada Webinar

CGP Managing Director, Chris Chen joined the webinar panel discussion presented by the CPA-Ivey Centre on incentivizing Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) in Corporate Canada.

LumiQ Episode: Compensation Strategy & Structure

Regardless of the size or type of your organization, proper compensation strategy is key to a happy and motivated workforce. In this LumiQ episode, Christopher Chen, the Managing Director of Compensation Governance Partners chats about compensation philosophy and principles. We’ll be exploring the factors affecting compensation strategy and the various components of compensation. In this episode, we cover:

• Aspects of compensation strategy, philosophy, and principles

• Six key parameters of compensation

• Short-term vs. long-term compensation plans

• Various ways in which compensation can be structured

• Different types of intangible compensation

Click here to listen to the presentation.

What to Consider in an Economic Downturn:
COVID-19 Executive Compensation Survey Results

How has COVID-19 affected executive and director compensation plans?

Last month, Compensation Governance Partners (CGP) conducted a pulse survey to collect feedback on COVID-19’s effect on executive compensation and corporate governance. In this webinar, CGP will share the results of the survey and how organizations across Canada are reacting in this disruptive time of uncertainty. Drawing on insights from the 2008-09 recession, CGP will also speak to how organizations should think through executive compensation during an economic downturn.

Click here to view a recording of the webinar.

Compensation and Performance Management for Executives and Directors

May 5, 2020, 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Webinar

Join CGP Managing Director, Christopher Chen, Rachel O'Connor from WATSON Advisors Inc. and Dr. Michael Hartmann, of The Directors College for a discussion of best practices for executive compensation and performance management in light of COVID-19.

Click here to view the key takeaways from the webinar.

A Fresh Look at the HRC: An Evolving Mandate & Approach for 2020

November 14, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Webinar

The importance of the Human Resources Committee is on the rise as broader mandates carry significant weight.

Compensation Governance Partners and WATSON Advisors will speak to the work of the HRC and how it has expanded beyond a traditional focus on the CEO, as well as the practical aspects of CEO performance, compensation and succession.

Sustainability Metrics in Canadian Executive Compensation webinar

October 15, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Webinar

CGP, in partnership with ESG Global Advisors, will host a Sustainability Metrics in Canadian Executive Compensation webinar to kick off our new article series. We will present the results of our market study which also examines key differences between Canada (TSX 200) and the USA (S&P 500).

Key Trends in Corporate Governance 2019 Webinar

September 9, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Webinar

Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) will host its 21st Annual Corporate Governance Conference in Quebec City, QC, August 18 - 21, 2019 at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.

This annual event brings together participants from all across Canada and features two and a half days of expert panels, workshops and breakout sessions on top of mind issues, the evolving corporate governance landscape in Canada and internationally, and best practices in the governance field.

The conference attracts over 350 governance professionals from organizations of all silos and sectors across Canada.

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In partnership with GPC, CGP is proud to conduct the 6th Annual Corporate Governance Best Practices Survey. CGP will present key findings on trends in corporate governance via a public webinar on September 9, 2019 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST. Our guest speaker from ESG Global Advisors will also present on the importance of ESG risk governance.

GTARA Rewards Association – Breakfast Seminar – Trends in Executive Compensation

June 5, 2019, 8:00am to 10:30am
Toronto, ON

A presentation on the latest trends in executive compensation followed by a panel discussion with Executives and experienced Board Members to gain a deeper understanding of the executive compensation trends and governance issues at the board level.

Speaker Biographies:

Moderator:

• Christopher Chen, Managing Director at Compensation Governance Partners

Panelists:

• Carina Vassilieva, MBA, CCP, GRP, Vice President, Human Resources at Purdue Pharma Canada

• Nicholas Thadaney, ICD.D, Former President and CEO, Global Equity Capital Markets at TMX Group / Board of Director (multiple organizations)

• Don McCreesh, Corporate and NFP Director, Governance Consultant at Garnet Group Inc.

WeirFoulds’ Annual Spring Employment Law Seminar

May 9, 2019, 8:30am to 11:30am
Toronto, ON / Webinar

An annual spring seminar hosted by the Employment Law practice group at WeirFoulds where a variety of topics will be discussed, including executive compensation, surviving the litigation process, workplace harrassment investigations and termination clauses.

CGP will speak to trends in executive compensation and corporate governance at this event. Attendance may be in person or online via webinar.