Being a Non-Executive Director is important to a company’s board of directors, as they are not part of the senior management team of the company. Therefore they can inject a valuable outsider’s perspective to the board. They are not involved with the daily management of the company, so they can bring an unbiased view to company strategy. They also advise the Executive Directors and ensure that they act in accordance to the best interests of shareholders.
Our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme is an intensive 5-day course that supports and provides leaders with the knowledge and the skills to become a high-performing Non-Executive Director. Completion of this programme allows delegates to achieve a PGCert in Strategic Leadership for Directors. The valuable insight provided ensures that our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme is a programme that all leaders and managers should attend. In this article, we will explain why. In this article, we will explore how this director training programme is important for the development of your role as a director.
What is a Non-Executive Director?
A Non-Executive Director’s role is to bring independent and creative views to the board of a company, and to bring alternative contributions to the overall strategy and direction of the business. They should seek to constructively challenge the views and strategies of the Executive Directors. Being a Non-Executive Director is ultimately a rewarding position to fulfil, and with the right guidance and knowledge, it is a meaningful and important position to hold within a business.
What Does a Non-Executive Director Do?
To be an effective Non-Executive Director, it is important to have an in depth understanding of the role and the responsibilities of the Non-Executive Director. Our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme teaches these responsibilities in detail, covering all aspects of the role including legal obligations, personal liabilities and expected duties, and also how these will relate to the role of a Non-Executive Director. All of these details are covered on our director’s course.
Who is our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme For?
Our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme is a director training course that is designed and tailored towards employees who have a minimum of 3 years senior management experience. Our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme provides the core elements for aspiring, newly appointed and experienced Non-Executive Directors who need to improve their effectiveness at board level.
Acquire the Skills
Our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme enables our delegates to acquire the necessary skills they need to be successful in their Non-Executive Director roles. Our directors course allows our delegates to build in-depth and crucial commercial, strategic and leadership skills and knowledge, and these are ultimately a focus for all our director courses. Our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme also gives delegates the key personal skills to better influence their boards and to be more effective in their communication and delivery of their ideas in the boardroom.
Understand Best Practice in the Boardroom
Another focus of our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme is to give delegates up to date knowledge and tips on best practice in the boardroom. The programme teaches the principles of the boardroom and how to get the most out of it. The Non-Executive Directors' Development Programme transforms delegates into high performing members of the board.
Become More Confident
Confidence is one of the keys to becoming more effective in the boardroom. The knowledge and skills taught on our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme ultimately gives our delegates an essential boost in confidence. Our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme enables them to have the confidence to communicate more effectively, to make strategic and decisive decisions and to take action. Being more effective in the boardroom leads to better company decisions.
Book a Course With Us
Our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme consolidates an important foundation of knowledge for a Non-Executive Director. It enables them to make calculated decisions, manage their team effectively, strategically adapt to changing circumstances, and make accurate forecasts. To find out more benefits of this programme, please visit our Non-Executive Directors’ Development Programme page.
To find out more about our courses, visit our Courses page, and click on the relevant course. Alternatively, or if you’d like more information before booking, email us at enquiries@inpd.co.uk, send us a message using the form on our Contact page, or call us on 0161 826 3139. We look forward to hearing from you and advising you on the right course for you.
