The Performing Board – Directors and the Chairman Workshop (Online)

Key details

Mode of delivery: Online Course

Course code: CG101BXO

Duration: 3 days

Fee: £1,812.00 + VAT

CPD Hours: 18

Course Overview

When companies go off track – unexpected risks become reality, unplanned-for claims arrive without notice, a sudden vacancy appears among top management – shareholders look to the Board of Directors for an explanation and a remedy. But how do we know if directors are effective? And how should we measure their performance? This training workshop examines ‘what good looks like’ for members of a board when carrying out their duties – including the Board chairman, the Company Secretary and non-executive directors.

The Effective Board Director

  • Directors Legal Duties
  • What skills do Board directors need?
  • What makes an effective board?
  • Evaluating Board Performance

Leadership, Independence and Governance

  • Role and skills of the Board chairman
  • Roles and skills of the Non-executive director
  • The company secretary as head of governance
  • Role of Executives
  • The Executive Committee

Performance Measurement and Remuneration of Directors

  • Appointments to the Board & Succession planning

This training workshop is suitable for:

  • Non-Executive Directors wanting to understand their role;
  • Other Board members wishing to refresh their knowledge and skills;
  • Chairs of organizations, Chief Executives, Company Secretaries, Other Heads of organizations;
  • Professionals, practitioners, and managers in corporate investment, as well as Leaders in state owned enterprises, public, voluntary, and non-profit organizations;
  • Those needing to get to grips with good governance such as Inhouse counsel and Regulatory and Compliance professionals.

Upon completion of this training workshop, you will be able to:

  • Describe what the legal duties of a director are.
  • Recognize the characteristics of an ineffective Board.
  • Reviewed how to run an effective board meeting.
  • Explain the roes and skills needed for key appointments to the board, including the chairman, company secretary and non-executive directors.
  • Implement a performance measurement structure for individual directors and the board as a whole.

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