Details
The Effective Executive Director course helps you to be a more effective member of the board. The step-up from senior management to a board role requires a new skill-set and a different way of looking
at things. As an Executive Director you are not only responsible for your functional role but now have collective responsibility for the strategic direction of the organisation.
This one-day interactive course is aimed at aspiring, newly appointed or current Executive Directors and covers essential knowledge about roles, responsibilities, strategy and corporate governance that are key foundations for an Executive board role. It also
considers up to date thinking on corporate governance and the responsibilities of owners, the board and employees.
This course identifies the various ways and circumstances in which executive directors can make an effective contribution to a board’s work.
Who should attend?
Individuals who aspire to an executive board position, those who are newly appointed to a board role and those who have held an executive director role for some time.
What to expect?
- Clarifies the roles and responsibilities of an executive director
- Provides practical guidance on how to balance the demands of functional and strategic responsibilities.
Course objectives
Participation on this course will provide you with the knowledge to:
- Clarify the board’s role, purpose and key tasks
- Appreciate the legal and fiduciary obligations of a company director
- Make an effective contribution to the board
- Recognise the qualities and experience needed to fulfil an executive director role
