Academy

  • Courses Focused on Board Technology Oversight, not Operational Execution

  • Created by Technology & Governance Experts

  • For Directors, C-Suite and Aspiring Leaders

  • Guided by a Strategic Technical Orientation

What is Next Generation Governance Group Academy?

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DESIGNED TO SUPPORT GOOD TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE

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Governance not Management

Data Governance for Board Directors


Data governance is no longer just a technical concern — it’s a board-level responsibility. For directors, it means ensuring that the organization’s data is accurate, secure, ethically managed, and aligned with strategic goals. Strong data governance supports compliance, builds trust, and reduces risk — especially as AI, privacy regulations, and third-party data use accelerate in complexity. Boards should oversee data policies, frameworks, and accountability structures with the same rigor they apply to financial or legal oversight.

Global Laws & Regulations Impacting Tech Governance


For board directors, understanding global tech regulation is now a strategic imperative. From the EU’s AI Act and GDPR to U.S. cybersecurity directives and China’s data localization laws, the regulatory landscape is rapidly expanding — and increasingly extraterritorial. These laws shape how companies collect data, deploy AI, manage cybersecurity, and ensure digital accountability. Boards must stay informed and ensure their governance structures anticipate legal shifts, minimize regulatory risk, and align technology practices with evolving global norms.

Human Capital & Co-Working with AI and Robots for Board Directors


As AI and robotics reshape the workplace, boards must reimagine human capital strategy. The future isn’t man or machine — it’s man with machine. Directors should ensure the organization is investing in reskilling, change management, and workforce models that support co-working between humans and intelligent systems. This includes ethical considerations, productivity impacts, and cultural readiness. Human capital governance now means guiding not just who we hire, but how we enable talent to thrive alongside automation.

Innovation Governance for Board Directors


Innovation is not luck — it’s leadership. Boards play a critical role in shaping a culture where experimentation is encouraged, smart risks are taken, and failure is treated as learning. Governance of innovation means setting clear strategic intent, aligning incentives, and ensuring there’s a structured pipeline from idea to impact. Directors should monitor whether the company is investing in future capabilities, partnering effectively, and avoiding innovation theater. True innovation governance balances creativity with discipline — and keeps the organization future-ready.

Platforms & Architectures for Board Directors


The shift to cloud computing didn’t just cut costs — it changed the game. Modern technology is now built on platforms, not stacks — enabling scalability, faster innovation, and lower barriers to entry. For directors, this evolution matters. Platforms allow businesses to plug into ecosystems, launch new services rapidly, and unlock data in ways traditional IT stacks could not. Boards should understand how platform-based architectures influence agility, vendor dependency, security, and long-term tech strategy. Governance here means asking: Are we building for speed, scale, and flexibility — or stuck maintaining legacy weight?

Robotics Governance for Board Directors


Robotics is transforming industries — and with it comes a new layer of governance challenges. Boards must ensure that robotic systems are deployed safely, ethically, and in compliance with evolving regulations around workplace safety, liability, data use, and AI integration. From automated manufacturing to service robots, directors should evaluate operational risk, human-machine interaction policies, and the strategic impact on labor and innovation. Effective oversight requires cross-functional awareness — blending tech literacy with ethical foresight and regulatory readiness.

Technology Portfolio Governance for Board Directors

Today’s boards face a rapidly evolving landscape: AI, robotics, cloud platforms, cybersecurity threats, and shifting global regulations. Yet at the center of it all lies a fundamental question — Does our technology portfolio truly serve our strategy?

This course equips directors with the insights to answer that question confidently.

You don’t need to be a technologist. But you do need to lead in a world where technology is no longer a department — it’s the business. Let’s get started.