The Non-Executive Directors' Seminar Brochure

The Non-Executive Directors’ Programme

Equip yourself to become a non-executive director

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“Other schools and institutions teach you models and business frameworks; at Cranfield it’s the person who wrote the book teaching you.” Richard Brooks CEO, K-International Plc

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This comprehensive programme is a practical two-day session, designed to help senior executives become non-executive directors across private organisations, not-for-profits and the public sector. Delivered by renowned Cranfield faculty, world-leading board experts and executive search professionals, you will be equipped with the insights, confidence, peer network and understanding of the multifaceted and challenging nature of the non-executive directors’ role. You will gain this through first-hand experience and advice during key topic discussions, reviews, interactive sessions, and a networking dinner with an inspirational guest speaker. Accelerating your career path to a non-executive position

Who is the programme for?

Current and aspiring non-executive directors in businesses, not-for-profits and the public sector.

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Benefits to you and the organisations you work with

Benefits for you

Benefits for the organisations

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of a non-executive director. • Build your knowledge of the legal, regulatory and personal responsibilities of a non-executive and current governance guidelines. • Create a network of high-profile peer executives and contributing experts to support you in your non-executive career. • Secure a practical understanding of how to secure a non-executive position. • Develop greater confidence in pursuing non-executive roles and creating a portfolio career.

• Gain clarity about the key attributes of an effective non-executive and how you can develop these skills to support the board. • Develop contextual awareness of how to apply your knowledge and skills to boardroom challenges in different organisations. • Understand your skill set to determine what you bring to the table as a non-executive, and what roles and sectors you are best suited to.

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“This seminar gives you the confidence to know that you are prepared, you know where to go for additional resources, and you’ve got a wider network that you can reach out to.” Cathy Armor Non-Executive Director, Cambridge University Press

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Programme details

Day one

Day two

• Welcome and introductions with peers and faculty. • Explore your legal responsibilities as a non-executive director. • Understand finance in the boardroom. • Discover how to find non-executive positions. • Good governance - what is it and how do we get there? • Board evaluation - dealing with the top team dynamics. • Dinner with an inspirational guest speaker.

• Understand the role of the chair, succession and transition of board members. • Compare non-executive roles in different organisations, including not-for-profit sector. • How to work effectively with executive search firms and optimise your non-executive CV. • Explore a case study presented by Patrick Dunne, author of Boards; discuss the issues which arise and the options for resolution. • Discuss your conclusions and next steps.

Key features • Increase your profile and develop your portfolio career through peer networking. • Cranfield renowned faculty and world-leading board experts – draw on their research, thought leadership and global perspective on key issues to equip you with powerful insights. • Peer to peer learning and network of high-profile peer executives, supporting each other in your NED careers.

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Programme director

Ian White MBA Ian has been the chief legal officer and company secretary for listed and major private companies. Having spent much of his career as a lawyer, he is now a strategy consultant, coach, trainer and facilitator. His experience has led to an expertise in corporate governance, working with boards on effectiveness and enhancement. Ian has undertaken board effectiveness reviews for FTSE 100 and small cap companies, large private companies, private equity-backed companies, building societies, SMEs and not-for-profit organisations. He is also a founder member of the Board Effectiveness Guild, a membership organisation which seeks to share best practice, contribute to thought leadership and promote the value of board effectiveness reviews.

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Learning and courses for the decade ahead. Our business development team are waiting to talk to you. T: +44 (0)1234 754500 E: execdev@cranfield.ac.uk www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/NEDP

The solution described in this document is provide by Cranfield Management Development Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cranfield University.

Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this leaflet is correct at the time it is printed. Please check www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/executive for the latest details.

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Version 2. December 2023.