Managing Director at The Alternative Board (Bristol North)",
"Finance for Non-Finance Directors Knowledgeable presenter Good solid coverage of core financial concepts - P&L, balance sheet, ratiosGreg Watson, Chief Executive at GL Education Group",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director The material, the course leader’s insights, and the opportunity to share thoughts and feelings with similarly inclined business people, made for a really valuable day. I came away with some clear actions.Bernard Grenville-Jones Chairman | NED | Entrepreneur",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director I did the course in Bristol, in January on a chilly day. I received a warm welcome however and David brought the subject matter to life, made it practical, and tailored it to our specific objectives. The course structure made sense, we had enjoyable discussions, and the other people on the course (as usual with such things) were a good resource too. I can recommend it fully to anyone considering it. You'll be in capable and experienced hands.Alex Nichols Director at Alex Nichols Consulting Ltd",
"Marketing for Non-Marketing Directors
Right from the start of the Marketing for Non-Marketing Directors course, the importance of marketing strategy to the future of any company was made plain; Duncan was very clear about the pivotal nature of the role of the board in marketing strategy, and the consequences - for the long-term sustainability of the company - of failure to engage. I consider myself duly forewarned!Chris Jones Managing Director Meta Mission Data",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director The course was a really thorough grounding in what it means to be a non-exec director and how you can apply your knowledge and skills to the role to good effect. The combination of useful information about corporate governance and directors' liabilities, a very experienced and insightful course lead in the form of David Doughty, and practical exercises about how to address particular situations that NEDs can expect to face made for a very interesting session, but also one which was directly applicable to my new role.Jane Ginnever FRSA Founding Director, SHIFT",
"Thank you for the interesting session on Social Media that I attended recently. It was very thought provoking, and I left armed with a list of actions to take to improve the on-line presence of my business. Thanks again.Sarah Schofield Owner of SchofieldVA, providing a wide range of business support services",
"Sales for Non-Sales Directors
John delivered a thought provoking and insightful workshop. Ideal for Non-Executive Directors aspiring to fully understand sales and how to create strategic commercial value at board levelAlastair McIvor Director of AMT Ltd",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director As an introduction to the world of NED's this course is well structured to give an honest and practical insight in to how to identify and prepare for a move in this direction. Money well spent!John Cooper, Vice President, North West Europe at Weber-Stephen Products LLC United Kingdom",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director I found the course very helpful, as I wanted to understand in detail what a NED role entailed. I felt that I gained enough information not only to decide if this was the sort of role that I would be interested in, but also to be able to function in such a role. The guidance on seeking appointments was an added bonus. It was also an interesting day with a varied group of delegates and I would happily recommend it.Julia Iball, Managing Partner at Henmans LLP",
"interesting seminar on Social Media by David Doughty - I came away with 2 pages of things to do, which I got started on when I got homeInge Dowden Business Growth & Happiness Coach at Inge Dowden Coaching",
"I recently attended David's How to become a Non-Executive Director course. I can highly recommend this comprehensive and value-for-money all-day course. Class numbers were kept at a manageable size for maximum interaction, enabling everyone to contribute and get the most out of the day. It was interesting to note that the course attracted a diverse range of interested participants, ranging from someone in their first job to an experienced member of committees, to someone who had substantial work experience, quite removed from the corporate arena, who wanted to learn about and explore opportunities as an NED. The course content was extremely relevant and helpful including the different routes to becoming an NED. On the basis of this training, attendees could feel more confident about embarking on the next stage of applying for opportunities leading in the long-term to an NED role or two. David clearly has a wealth of experience and is to be congratulated for his extremely useful training that has been pitched at the right (user-friendly) level for participants from diverse backgrounds.Sally Aitchison Head of Legal",
"I found the How to become a Non-Executive Director workshop really insightful and useful in helping understand both the role of an NED and with creating your own plan on becoming an NED. I would recommend this workshop to anyone who is considering doing just that.Dave Harrison Co-Founder and Director at 10Eighty",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director I attended the 19th July course in Bristol and found it to be very informative. Not only was there a wealth of technical information provided but there were numerous case studies - based on real incidents - which were really thought provoking.I would happily recommend this course to anybody who is considering taking up the challenge of being a Non-Executive DirectorAndy Farrall Founder Director of Management and Safety Training Ltd",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director I can recommend this course, it is very informative and will confirm research, skill requirements, responsibilities and legal obligations for a successful NED (NXD) role. Good interaction, networking with delegates and time for Q&A.Jim Gaudoin, Director of Bruel & Kjaer VTS Limited",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director An invaluable course for anyone looking for NED roles. Expertly delivered, honest and action focussed. Extremely useful materials. Feel much better equipped for to pursue opportunities as a NED.Sumita Hutchison Chair of the Interim Commissioner for Race Equality, Lawyer",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director Helpful and fulsome in opening up the channel of Non-Executive Director as a career path. I know considerably more about what is required and expected now and, of real practical benefit, how to go about seeking and finding a rewarding role as an NED. Highly recommended.James Millar Company Director, Entrepreneur, Consultant, Lawyer, Trustee",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director I would thoroughly recommend this course. It gave me an excellent overview of the role of a NED and a clear steer on how best to look for and be successful in becoming a NED. All my pre course questions were answered. The examples the tutor gave were interesting and stimulated good debate. The small size of the group allowed questions and good dialogue. Look no further for a course on this subjectHelen Sharpe Managing Director Education Division Priory Group",
"I recently attended the Excellencia one-day course on How to become a Non-Executive Director run by David Doughty; a very experienced director. Prior to booking I researched a number of providers and found a high degree of commonality in course content. However, Excellencias fee was significantly lower than others, and around half that of one well-known provider. David covered all the salient points in a very professional and timely manner and was able to answer all my questions. I believe I am now well-prepared for NED roles and am very happy to recommend this course to those looking to follow a similar path. Ian Kirkby BSc, D.Mgmt, FCMI, FILM, FIC, MIoD, MCGIInterim Business Development Director at Association of Police and Crime Commissioners",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director
An excellent course giving a clear picture of the role, the skills and characteristics required, the range of NED opportunities and the various routes to secure such positions. Particularly helpful focus on shaping your CV for this sector and the key skills required. As a bonus you also meet interesting people and useful contacts. A good career investment which will hopefully deliver quick, positive results.John Hoy Independent Heritage Consultant - Hoy Consultancy; Chief Executive - Castle Howard and Owner, The Hoy 1997 Settlement.",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director This one day course is an excellent overview, providing real advice and very helpful information for those Directors who are interested in developing a non-exec portfolioJulian Dennis, Director Compliance & Sustainability at Wessex Water, Bath, United Kingdom",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director A well structured and presented introduction to the responsibilities, challenges and attributes required of being a NED. It was thought-provoking. I have referred back to my copious comments in the comprehensive slide hand outs many times alreadySimon C Jones, Interim Transformation Leader and Hidden Value Discoverer",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director The course covered the background to governance comprehensively but more usefully for me was some of the practical issues in becoming a non-executive director, particularly in the SME sectorGraham Matthews",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director I can thoroughly recommend this course and David. As well as meeting interesting colleagues, a great way to understand compliance, personal capabilities and skills needed to fulfil a NED role. A helpful and well structured intro into the NED world.Alli Hooton, Managing Consultant 3103 Human Resources Ltd",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director I found the day stimulating and informative. It confirmed many of the areas I was aware of working with a Board as a Company Secretary and refreshed my knowledge on some of the legal aspects of the role Barbara Suggitt Company Secretary at Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust",
"I really enjoyed the last meeting. The seminar in particular was the best Social Media session I have attended. I have managed to grow my twitter following from 50 to 582 and countingEd Kenworthy IT Consultant at Alphatec Systems Ltd",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director
I attended this course shortly after starting my first Non-Executive Director role and found David’s expertise and insight to be invaluable. The course also covers practical things such as how to go about finding Non-Executive Director roles – and so last week (6 months after I attended the course) I started my second NED role, and have an interview for a third one next week. I can highly recommend attending this course for current or aspiring NEDs.Neil Stevens Director, Sirius Partners Ltd, NED for Bristol Community Health and Stalis Ltd",
"How to become a Non-Executive Director A really useful day for anyone with serious intentions of becoming a NED. The event was well structured with a good balance between the theory of corporate governance and NED responsibilities as well as allowing plenty of time for sharing experiences through group interactionMike Jones Director OBS Management Consultants Limited",
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Find out how you can obtain a Non-Executive Director position by booking a place on this interactive 1-day course.
"As an introduction to the world of NED's this course is well structured to give an honest and practical insight in to how to identify and prepare for a move in this direction. Money well spent!"
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
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Price
£350.00 (ex VAT) Payment with Booking Price £320.00 (ex VAT)
NEDworks Tier1 Member Price
£295.00 (ex VAT)
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The fee includes lunch, refreshments and a copy of the course handbook
Attendance counts as 6 CPD hours of structured learning
How to become a Non-Executive Director - Remote Access Course 23 June 2021
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June 23, 2021
Ending on
June 23, 2021
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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 video 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.
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