This Masterclass gives an overview of the latest governance, board effectiveness and risk trends
and developments – then relates it to real world boardroom practice. Our expert speaker will
cover both the hard and soft skills involved in being a NED and provide time to reflect on and
discuss common topics and challenges.
It is a ‘must’ for serving and aspiring corporate board directors who want to brush up their
knowledge and understanding of core boardroom issues. Run by our partners at the Non-Executive Directors’ Association (NEDA), it combines deep expertise in corporate governance with a practical outlook to enable you to excel as a board member.
All participants will receive a full pack of materials from the session, PLUS a special offer of 3 months access to the Non-Executive Directors’ Handbook via NEDA. This established resource is described as the definitive reference guide to understanding your role as a valued NED.
This three hour masterclass covers the following:
- Corporate Governance overview and update – key concepts and what it means with a focus on the recent code of changes, review of current topics such as culture
- An ‘Effective Board’ – Director and NED roles, responsibilities and duties and a brief overview of board performance considerations. Also The Effective Board vs the Performing Board where should you be aiming? Latest developments and trends in boardroom activity
- Strategic Risk Management – Update on the strategic view of risk management from the board’s perspective, including how companies are positioning their own ‘ESG’ agenda.
Who is this course for?
You will get the most out of this course if you are an aspiring or serving board member and are looking to refresh or gain an overview of core governance knowledge.
Timing for the session: 9.30am to 12.30pm (inclusive of coffee break)
Masterclass lead: Nick Blackwell, CEO of the Non-Executive Directors’ Association (‘NEDA’)
Nick is CEO of the Non-Executive Directors’ Association (NEDA) which partners with Women on Boards in delivering governance-based training and workshops. NEDA’s mission is to develop trusted professionals and highly effective boards by promoting good governance and diversity of thought in the boardroom.
Nick is a leading authority in Governance, Audit and Assurance, Risk and Finance. He has 16 years’ experience delivering CPD, exam and train-the-trainer courses both online and in-person worldwide. Nick has co-authored several books including ‘The NED Handbook’, ‘Essential Governance, Risk and Business Ethics’ and ‘Essential Audit and Assurance’. His training sessions are engaging, interactive and highly effective.
Nick has held several board and trustee positions and is a visiting Fellow at the University of Reading business school. He is a qualified FCA having trained as an auditor with big 4 accounting firm PwC before moving into investment banking with Lehman Brothers where he specialised in audit, internal control, risk and strategy.
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