The Role of Directors and the Boards training course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and legal obligations of Directors and Board members. Board Directors play a vital role in steering and overseeing organizational activities. They offer strategic direction, contribute significantly to corporate decision-making, and ensure that companies remain compliant with legal and ethical standards. Having a clear grasp of the responsibilities expected of them is crucial for Directors to perform effectively and deliver high-quality leadership.
Over the course of this intensive 5-day Energy training, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the roles and duties of Directors and the Board. They will learn how to provide effective strategic guidance, make critical decisions, and engage meaningfully with senior stakeholders, including the CEO. The course will also cover leadership responsibilities, including fostering organizational culture, forming effective executive teams, and promoting innovation and creativity. By the end of the course, delegates will return to their organizations with enhanced skills and greater confidence in their roles as directors and board members.
Key highlights of the Role of Directors and the Boards training course include:
- Strengthening your understanding of directorship and board membership
- Exploring fiduciary duties, governance, and oversight responsibilities
- Mastering strategy, decision-making, and risk management
- Developing leadership and mentorship capabilities at the director level
- Understanding organizational culture and design
By the end of the Role of Directors and the Boards training course, you will have gained the ability to:
- Gain a deep understanding of the Director and Board roles
- Fulfill your fiduciary duties with confidence
- Shape and guide the strategic direction of your organization
- Effectively influence senior stakeholders, both internal and external, as well as the CEO
- Implement decision-making and risk management strategies
This Energy training course utilises a blended learning approach, and it employs a variety of adult learning techniques such as action learning, group discussions, video case studies and self-reflection exercises. The resulting variety helps delegates to stay engaged throughout the course, feel challenged and draw quick wins for their own development. It also ensures delegates will receive opportunities to link their learning to the real-world challenges they face back in the workplace.
Organizations with attendees of the Role of Directors and the Boards training course will gain the following benefits:
- Develop a knowledgeable and capable group of Directors
- Build a cohesive and effective Board
- Foster clarity and confidence among Directors
- Enhance the strategic thinking and decision-making abilities of Board-level Executives
- Strengthen leadership capabilities across the organization
- Boost overall competitiveness in the market
Participants will benefit in several key ways:
- Build confidence in operating at the Director level
- Strengthen your position as a valuable member of the Board
- Become a well-informed board member upon joining
- Stand out and fast-track your career advancement
- Contribute more effectively to your organization's success
- Network with and learn from other experienced Directors and Executives
This Energy the Role of Directors and the Boards training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Newly appointed Directors
- Newly appointed Board Members
- Individuals about to be promoted to Director or Board-level role
- Directors who might benefit from deepening or refreshing their understanding of the roles of Directors and the Board
- All individuals who have a requirement to understand the roles of Directors and the Board
Day One: Directors and the Board – Gaining an Overview
- The Director – roles, responsibilities, and expectations
- The Board – what it is, what it does and why it matters
- Executive and Non-Executive Directors
- Current challenges of Board membership
- The future of Board membership
Day Two: Fiduciary Duties, Oversight and Governance
- Explaining fiduciary duties
- Monitoring organizational performance
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Shaping and maintaining effective internal policies and controls
- CEO selection and succession planning
Day Three: Strategic Planning, Decision Making and Risk Management
- The interconnection of vision, mission, and strategy
- Applied strategic thinking for Directors
- Introducing Strategy Maps and the Balanced Scorecard
- Conducting a SWOT and PESTEL Analysis
- Strategic Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
Day Four: Leadership and Mentorship Duties
- Forming a strong Executive team
- Enabling the Middle Management layer
- Influencing external Stakeholders
- The importance of role modelling at a senior level
- Unleashing creativity and innovation for strategic success
Day Five: Shaping a High-Performance Culture and Organisational Design
- The importance of culture
- Culture and Emotional Intelligence
- Change and Cultural transformation
- Organisational Design
- Insight to action – planning where to go from here