Are you an experienced executive director looking to transition into your first non-executive role, or do you already hold a non-executive position and wish to enhance your skills and knowledge? Our Role of the Non-Executive Director (NED) course, delivered by fds, is designed specifically for directors and key senior team members.
This director-level training course provides a comprehensive understanding of the essential qualities and responsibilities required for a NED role. Through this half-day or two-hour session, you’ll learn how to refine your skills, broaden your knowledge, and improve your performance in board meetings
The Role of the NED Course Overview
The Role of the Non-Executive Director half-day course is specifically designed for experienced executive directors seeking to transition into their first non-executive role and for those who already hold a non-executive position and wish to further enhance their skills and knowledge to improve their performance.
Throughout this course, participants will learn how to hone their skill sets and gain a deeper understanding of the essential qualities required for the non-executive director role.
The Role of The NED Course Outcomes
The course outcomes for the two-hour session are:
- Learn the key qualities of influential NEDs.
- Learn the seven responsibilities of directorship per the Companies Act 2006.
- Learn how to carry out pre-appointment due diligence.
- Learn how to hit the ground running at board meetings, including how to make a great first impression.
- Gain a better understanding of why boards may fail.
- Understand the Corporate Governance Code and how to apply this to the role.
- Learn how to assess the performance of the board.
- Analyse your own board materials and consider if they could be improved.
- Understand the importance of directors’ and officers’ insurance.
Or if you are interested in the half-day course, this will include the outcomes mentioned above plus one additional outcome:
- Learn where to find NED roles
Get In Touch to Book Your The Role of The Non-Executive Director Session
We can deliver The Role of The Non-Executive Director course to up to ten attendees, facilitated in a two-hour or half-day, in-person or virtual session. For any attendee numbers beyond this, we would aim to understand the group’s requirements, taking into consideration all participants and the level of interactivity available.
If you would like to learn more or discuss your company or group’s requirements, please contact us to have a confidential discussion about The Role of the NED course.
