Course description
Directors and their Duties
What are the key duties for directors? Company directors perform an essential role in performing good governance and helping companies take sound strategic decisions. But they are more exposed than ever, to regulators, to shareholder action, to the realities of the current business climate.
This intensive and practical governance course equips directors to perform their role effectively and to manage stakeholders while acting in their company’s best interests. The training course covers the director's responsibilities, liabilities, and best practice in the boardroom.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
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Are you looking to learn what the primary responsibilities of a Director are?
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Do you want to understand the essential knowledge and skills needed to be a competent Director?
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Are you interested in knowing what governance support you should provide to a Director as a governance professional?
This Directors and their duties training course is relevant to executive and non-executive directors of listed and private companies.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key duties, roles and responsibilities of directors.
- Explain the legal issues, liabilities, sanctions and indemnities applicable to directors.
- Describe how to manage the relationship between the company and its shareholders and stakeholders.
- Understand what good boardroom practice and board relationships look like, including managing conflicts.
- Explore approaches to continuous improvement in board performance, including inductions and performance reviews.
You will also receive:
- A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
- A certificate to show you have attended the course
- 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. This includes a subscription to G+C Magazine as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.
Expenses
£755 +VAT (Non-members)
£680 +VAT (Professional subscribers)
£605 +VAT (CGIUKI members)
There are discounts available if you are working for a registered charity. Please call us to get the reduced rate.
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The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland - Developing the skills of governance professionals
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) is a professional body with over 130 years of experience providing industry-leading education in the arena of governance. As the only chartered professional body dedicated to supporting governance professionals, CGIUKI assures world-class standards of...