The Performing Board – Directors and the Chairman
London Business Training & Consulting
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 week
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
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 course 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 course will wrap with a summary of the key learning points, followed by an action planning exercise with a view to apply the acquired knowledge and skills immediately upon your return to work. Post-course support is also available in relation to the implementation of your action plan, up to six (6) months following course completion.
Agenda
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
Running an Effective Board Meeting
How to run an Effective board meeting
Meeting Agendas
Minutes
Schedules
Course Review
Summary and recap of key learning objectives
Action Planning
Target Audience
This course 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.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe what the legal duties of a director are.
- Recognize the characteristics of an ineffective Board.
- Review 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.
- Implement an Action Plan at your workplace using the knowledge and skills acquired through the course.