1	COMPANY SECRETARY From Corporate Laws Expert to Corporate Leader
2	Emerging Issues in Corporate Laws Increased Focus on Good Corporate Governance Investor Protection E-Governance (Automatic Compliance on Launch of DCA21) Rationalisation Liberalisation Measures Effective control measures
3	Major Changes in Corporate Laws Companies Act – 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, Pending 2003 Bill Securities Contract Regulation Act, Pending Securities Laws (Amendment) Bill 2003 MRTP Act to Competition Act FERA to Foreign Exchange Management Act
4	Major Changes in Corporate Laws IPR Laws – Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Designs, etc Information Technology Act Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act Electricity Act, Securitisation Act, Consumer Protection Act, … The list is long, just bringing about revolution in Regulatory Environment
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6	Why Company Secretary?
7	For Strong Corporate Citizenry
8	CS endeavours for happiness of
9	CS is Stitched to ICSI Values
10	CS is in Pursuit of Professional Excellence
11	What happened till recently? Shift from Corporate Management to Compliance – Thanks to plethora of laws Restricting services to Company Law and Listing Agreement Relating Success to Section 383A Little value addition in management decision making Individual practising members Thus limiting the scope of profession
12	What is happening now? Enhanced responsibilities of Company Secretaries in Corporate Management Diversification of role of Company Secretaries Encouragement to large partnerships Thus Unlimited Opportunities Ahead
13	Changing Roles
14	Gap between MD and CS Companies Act 1956 Managing Director is entrusted with ‘Substantial Powers of MANAGEMENT’ of the Company
15	Bridging Gap between MD and CS Understanding Industry Needs Gaining ‘Substantial Knowledge of Management’ – Learning little more than what is included in the CS Course Providing PQRS – Productivity, Quality, Reliability and Service Using 3Cs - Creativity, Confidence, Communication Periodical SWOT Analysis
16	Bhopal Industry Capital of Madhya Pradesh State The City of lakes, Tourist Attraction Agriculture Based Economy Agro Products All Around Major Electronic and Telecommunication Industry
17	Understanding Industry Needs To know more we started dialogue with Government Regulators Industry Experts We started identifying Opportunities for Company Secretaries in Various Segments Create awareness about potential of Company Secretaries Help members Venturing into new industries Providing Value added diversified services
18	Segment-wise Modules Coverage of Industry Segment Module Industry Profile Legal Framework Position of Company Secretary Functions of CS in Employment in Industry Functions of CS in Practice in Industry Success Mantras – Tips and Advice from CS Working in Big Corporates 6 Modules Released by ICSI-CCRT
19	Different Knowledge Areas
20	Different Services
21	Different Corporate Structures
22	Different Industry Segments
23	Different Scales
24	Different Geographies of Operations
25	Segment Specialisation
26	Company Secretary is Everywhere
27	Strategic Management Core of Decision Making Process Planning and Executing Turnaround Strategies Mergers, Acquisition and Takeover (MAT) Investment Decisions Global Risk Management Join Ventures and Collaborations
28	Secretarial and Legal Compliance of all Laws Compliance of Listing Agreement Legal Documentations Preparation for Litigation Arbitration and ADR
29	Financial Management Tax Management Audit Committee Project Planning and Evaluation Financing of Projects Asset management
30	Human Resource Management Compliance of Labour Laws Appointment of Senior Management Personnel Compensation Management Industrial Relations and Safety
31	Information Technology Cyber Laws and Digital Signature Electronic Records and Online Filing Videoconferencing and Teleconferencing Control Policy and Internal Code of Conduct Information Risk Management Management Information System (MIS) Information System Audit
32	Sales and Marketing Consumer Protection Act Cases Competition Law and Unfair Trade Practices Sales Tax Management Agreements with Channel Partners and Customers Arbitration and Dispute Settlements with Customers
33	R&D and Production Intellectual Property Rights – Patenting Products, Process, Designs, etc Compliance of Industrial Laws Compliance of Environment Laws
34	Corporate Communication Conducting high profile meetings – Agenda, MIS, Action Taken Report, Minutes, etc. covering all departments Communication with all stakeholders Board and Employees Investors and Stock Exchanges Government and Regulators Press and Electronic Media Liaison General Public Maximising Wealth through Effective Communication
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36	Providing PQRS Productivity – Management want you to use resources in most profitable manner Quality – There is no compromise on quality Reliability – The leadership position requires trust in abilities and loyalty to company all the time Service – Value Added Services with courtesy and smile is absolute necessity
37	Using 3Cs Creativity – Innovation is the critical success factor Confidence – Believe in Yourself (Yes, You Can Do It) Communication – It is how you make people know about your creativity and confidence that create opportunities
38	Periodical SWOT Analysis Strengths : What are my strengths? Weaknesses : What are my weakness? Opportunities: What are new opportunities? Threats : What are new threats?
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45	Global Opportunities Multinational Corporate Governance International Regulatory Framework International Commercial Arbitration International Fund Raising Intellectual Property Rights Business Process Outsourcing Management Consultancy Services
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48	Corporate Governance is our Vision “To be global leader in development of professionals specialising in corporate governance”
49	You Can Make The Difference Sharing your knowledge and experience Attending in professional development programmes in large numbers Subscribing to various publications Counseling students taking up CS Course and Enhancing the visibility of the Institute Volunteering in implementing new initiatives
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