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  • ‘Standing Tall’: Redefining the role of the governance professional

    In this week’s MSc Governance online class, led by Neill McWilliams, our cohort explored a topic that resonates across sectors: the evolving role and perception of the governance professional. It quickly became clear that in many organisations the role is still misunderstood or undervalued, despite its growing strategic importance. This sparked a rich discussion about

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  • International Women’s Day: Why gender diversity in governance still matters

    International Women’s Day gives organisations an opportunity to reflect on progress and the work required to build fair, resilient and future-ready leadership structures. Governance sits at the heart of that conversation. At KCB, 81% of all of students identify as women. This is a figure we are incredibly proud of because we are committed to

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  • KCB Flexible: Drop-in sessions that keep you motivated

    KCB Flexible is now fully underway. We hosted our first drop‑in sessions this week, and have connected students with their tutors and peers. The sessions are informal, focused time where you can get quick answers, practical guidance, and a nudge in the right direction, without the commitment of a weekly class. What happens in a

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  • Meet our Tutor & Programme Leader: Neill McWilliams

    Neill McWilliams is the Corporate Governance Tutor at KCB, teaching across both the Weekly and Flexible courses. In addition to his work on the Qualifying Programme, many students will also recognise Neill from his teaching on the Certificate in Corporate Compliance and Governance, as well as the MSc Governance, where he leads the Governance &

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  • Meet our KCB Tutor: Matthew Doyle

    KCB is excited to welcome Matthew Doyle as the new Development of Strategy Tutor for the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme. Matthew will also be teaching one of our Risk Management Qualifying Programme classes. As an expert in governance, strategic decision making and organisational risk, Matthew brings industry-leading insight into these modules, offering students a comprehensive

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  • Helping students achieve excellence in exams: KCB’s Companion Examination Practice Tool

    Preparing for the Qualifying Programme exams requires more than understanding the syllabus. Success also depends on mastering exam technique. To support our students in developing both knowledge and exam skills, we created KCB’s Companion Examination Practice Tool. This intuitive, AI-supported tool is designed to boost performance and build confidence. All students enrolled on our Qualifying

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