Course aim
Chairing a Board of Directors requires a unique set of skills to operate at a world class level. A great Chair must harness the decision-making skills of the directors and lead the board to a harmonious conclusion. All this needs to be done, whilst ensuring adequate and robust debate, remain objective and simultaneously sympathetic to the needs of the business and stakeholders.
The best Chairs will also have an innate understanding of governance, have a calm head, and ensure the board can envisage the future of the business. There are a number of critical factors that turn the ordinary board into an extraordinary and exemplary board.
The Chair should also ensure the organisation is managed effectively, whilst being confident that effective policies and procedures are in place. Further responsibilities include supervising and supporting the CEO and representing the business as a figurehead.
Who should attend?
This course is designed to fine tune leadership and the governance skills of the Chair and is aimed at Chairs with extensive boardroom experience and those preparing for this role.
What to expect
This course provides a unique opportunity to gain a clearer insight into your boardroom role and responsibilities, how to fulfill them effectively and how to improve your personal contribution as Chair.
It will also enable examination of your influence and effectiveness and how these support the broader corporate aims of your organisation.
Programme
- Chair’s responsibilities
- What is the role of the Chair, both inside and outside the boardroom?
- The key qualities that make you a successful Chair
- Executive presence
- How to understand the business you Chair
- How to successfully manage an effective debate within the boardroom
- Tips on how to enhance your current skillset and become the best Chair you can be
- The relationship between the Chair and the CEO
- Key management of the Chair and the CEO
- Board performance
- Building your board candidate pipeline
- The importance of board induction and development
Course objectives
Participation on this course will enable you to:
- Make you aware of your responsibilities and corporate governance expectations
- Identify the key qualities of a successful Chair, and how a Chair can help a Board
- Understand what good board performance looks like
- Build the Board of the future