Training for Company Chair

This course provides an opportunity to review your role and update yourself on current good practice. Gain an improved understanding of the various roles which a chair has to perform and your influence on composing and developing a better board, with an update on good boardroom practice including recent developments in Corporate Governance.

Learning Objectives:

•Appreciate the board's role, purpose and key tasks
•Define the role and responsibilities of the chair in successfully leading and chairing a board
•Compose and develop a more effective board
•Assess key director relationships
•Make proper use of both executive and non-executive directors
•Plan and run effective board meetings
•Understand the skills and personal qualities most likely to help achieve competence in the role

“I marvelled at just how much I took away from the IoD’s Role of the Chair programme. It was packed with value, common sense and good advice and is just what I need as I embark upon the journey of learning how to be a good chairman. Thank you - I’m so grateful for your time and energetic tutoring!”

Mike Soutar, chairman, Shortlist Media Limited

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