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<img data-attachment-id='199730' data-permalink='https://nedworks.net/event/directors-duties-roles-and-responsibilities-bristol-17-november-2016/boardroom-e1433355265381/' data-orig-file='https://i2.wp.com/nedworks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/boardroom-e1433355265381.jpg?fit=1144%2C762&ssl=1' data-orig-size='1144,762' data-comments-opened='0' data-image-meta='{'aperture':'0','credit':'','camera':'','caption':'','created_timestamp':'0','copyright':'','focal_length':'0','iso':'0','shutter_speed':'0','title':'','orientation':'0'}' data-image-title='boardroom-e1433355265381' data-image-description='
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This half-day course is aimed at aspiring or newly appointed directors and covers key knowledge about legal duties, roles, responsibilities, strategy and corporate governance that are key foundations for an effective board appointment. It also considers up to date thinking on corporate governance and the responsibilities of owners, the board and employees.
Who should attend?
Aspiring, newly appointed or current directors of companies including owner-managed companies or family businesses in the private, public and voluntary sector.
What to expect?
- An in-depth view of the key duties, roles and legal responsibilities of directors, corporate governance and the role of the board
- An appreciation of the crucial differences between management, direction and ownership
- Practical guidance on avoiding or dealing with conflicts of interest
Course objectives
Participation on this course will provide you with the knowledge to:
- Clarify the board’s role, purpose and key tasks
- Understand the legal status of a company
- Understand the roles directors play and key director relationships in different types of company and context
- Examine the board's corporate governance role
- Define the legal duties and liabilities of individual directors and the board
Course Leader:
David Doughty CDir FIoD
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' data-medium-file='https://i1.wp.com/nedworks.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2a7f488.jpg?fit=80%2C80&ssl=1' data-large-file='https://i1.wp.com/nedworks.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2a7f488.jpg?fit=80%2C80&ssl=1' loading='lazy' class='alignleft size-full wp-image-615' src='https://i1.wp.com/www.nedworks.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2a7f488.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1' alt='2a7f488' width='80' height='80' data-recalc-dims='1' />The course is delivered by David Doughty, a Chartered Director and highly experienced Non-Executive, Chief Executive, Chair, Entrepreneur and Business Mentor. David has extensive executive and non-executive experience in small and medium enterprises in private and public sectors. He is also a board level consultant to multi-national organisations and a Chartered Director Ambassador for the Institute of Directors. See his LinkedIn profile here:
Key Details
Duration: 1/2 day
09:30 to 15:00
Location:
Zoom Video Conference
Price
£250.00 (ex VAT)
Payment with Booking Price £220.00 (ex VAT)
Partner Discount Price £195.00 (ex VAT)*
Book Now
To see course dates and to book your place now follow this link:
Course Registration
The fee includes refreshments and a copy of the course handbook
Attendance counts as 3 verifiable CPD hours of structured learning
*Discounts on Excellencia course fees are available for:
- Tier1 members of NEDworks
- Tier1 members of Executive Transitions
- Members of Chartered Director CDir.org

Find out how you can obtain a Non-Executive Director position by booking a place on this interactive 1-day course.
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John Cooper, Vice President, North West Europe at Weber-Stephen Products LLC United Kingdom
The How to become a Non-Executive Director course helps you to plan and prepare for your first NED position. It instils a real sense of what is expected of NEDs, and how you can meet the challenge.
This one-day interactive course is aimed at aspiring NEDs and covers essential knowledge about roles, responsibilities, strategy and corporate governance that are key foundations for a Non-Executive board role. It also considers up to date thinking on corporate governance and the responsibilities of owners, the board and employees.
This is followed by practical sessions on identifying NED opportunities, the process of obtaining a first appointment and performing due diligence before any position is accepted. There is emphasis on the importance of presenting your experiences with clarity and relevance.
This course identifies the various ways and circumstances in which non-executive directors can make an effective contribution to a board's work. It also examines methods for their selection and reviews their motivation, induction and reward.
Who should attend?
Individuals who are currently a non-executive director; those seeking appointment as a non-executive director and those looking to appoint a non-executive director.
What to expect?
- Clarifies how and why non-executive directors can strengthen a board
- Provides practical guidance on how best to secure an appointment as a non-executive director
Course objectives
Participation on this course will provide you with the knowledge to:
- Clarify the board's role, purpose and key tasks
- Appreciate the contributions that non-executive directors can make to the board in different types of company and situations
- Recognise the qualities and experience needed to fulfil a non-executive director appointment
- Appreciate appropriate methods for finding, selecting, appointing and rewarding non-executive directors
- Understand the preparation required to interview for or be interviewed for the post of non-executive director
Course Leader: David Doughty CDir FIoD
The course is delivered by David Doughty, a Chartered Director and highly experienced Non-Executive, Chief Executive, Chair, Entrepreneur and Business Mentor. David has extensive executive and non-executive experience in small and medium enterprises in private and public sectors. He is also a board level consultant to multi-national organisations and a Chartered Director Ambassador for the Institute of Directors. See his LinkedIn profile here: (http://uk.linkedin.com/in/daviddoughty)
Key Details
Duration: 1 day
Location:
Video Conference
Price
£350.00 (ex VAT)
Payment with Booking Price
£320.00 (ex VAT)
NEDworks Tier1 Member Price
£295.00 (ex VAT)
Book Now
To see course dates and to book your place now follow this link:
Course Registration
The fee includes lunch, refreshments and a copy of the course handbook
Attendance counts as 6 CPD hours of structured learning


Diversity and Inclusion in the Boardroom
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If you are wondering how you can promote diversity and inclusion on your Board then the Diversity and Inclusion in the Boardroom 1-day interactive video course will provide you with an essential overview of what is involved together with practical steps that can be taken to help you to achieve a more diverse and inclusive board.
This course is aimed at Chairs and Board members in the private, public and voluntary sectors including NHS Trusts, Social Enterprises, Local Authorities, School and College Governors and Charity Trustees looking to reflect on the impact of current issues on racial equity and working in order to promote diversity and inclusion on their boards and in their organisations.
Who should attend?
Chairs and Board members in the private, public and voluntary sectors including NHS Trusts, Social Enterprises, Local Authorities, School and College Governors and Charity Trustees.
What to expect?
- An overview of the core principles and essential knowledge about the impact of diversity and inclusion in society and on organisations.
- Identification of the challenges faced by Boards in the area of Diversity and Inclusion and an exploration of the various ways in which Executive and Non-Executive Directors can contribute to these issues
- Practical guidance on how Board members can make positive contributions to a board’s work by embracing diversity and diversity of thought
Course objectives
Participants will gain the fundamental knowledge / terminology to interact at Board level whilst considering the key impact of these issues on Boards and within organisations.
There will be opportunities to explore recruitment and selection processes, induction and how Boards can implement diversity and inclusion principles
Course Leaders:
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Director & Lead Consultant Psychologist: Diversity & Inclusion expert and Educational Psychologist at Inclusion Psychologists Ltd with senior leadership experience and Board level leadership experience in the voluntary sector and public sector. Experience as senior leader in education at Head of Service level leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams. (linkedin.com/in/shunguhildamgadzah/)
Shirley Wardell
Thinking Environment Coach and Facilitator Trainer specialising in Leadership Development. A member of the Time to Think Faculty, qualified to deliver Nancy Kline’s Thinking Environment courses. Experience in Higher Education, mostly for the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education (linkedin.com/in/shirley-wardell-47b2467/)
David Doughty CDir FIoD
Chartered Director and highly experienced Non-Executive, Chief Executive, Chair, Entrepreneur and Business Mentor. David has extensive executive and non-executive experience in small and medium enterprises in private and public sectors. He is also a board level consultant to multi-national organisations and a Chartered Director Ambassador for the Institute of Directors. . (linkedin.com/in/daviddoughty)
Key Details
Duration: 1 day
Location: Zoom Video Conference
Price
£350.00 (ex VAT)
Payment with Booking Price £320.00 (ex VAT)
Partner Discount Price
£295.00 (ex VAT)*
Book Now
To see course dates and to book your place now follow this link:
Course Registration
The fee includes a copy of the course handbook
Attendance counts as 6 verifiable CPD hours of structured learning
*Discounts on Excellencia course fees are available for:
- Tier1 members of NEDworks
- Tier1 members of Executive Transitions
- Members of Chartered Director CDir.org
Courses can be delivered ‘in-house’ to a single board – to find out more contact courses@excellencia.co.uk or call 01437 731 161
