The role of the NED in conjunction with the FT Board Director Programme
Wed 22nd Jan 2020 - 12:00pm
Chancery Lane
In conjunction with the FT Board Director Programme, this workshop will walk you through what it takes to become a non-executive director.
Aimed at executives who are planning to transition to a non-executive director role, our speakers Lesley Stephenson and Jenny Fazakerley will share the duties and liabilities of being a non-executive director, effective boardroom behaviour and how to go about getting that all important first role.
Topics include but are not limited to:
- The role of an NED – What do they do? What value do they add to a board? Where do they sit in the board dynamic? Executive v Non-Exec tasks.
- Effective NED’s – How to effectively challenge executives. What are the skills needed to make it work?. What questions to ask and how/ why. What to look out for on board papers.
- Why become a NED? – What are the pros and cons? What are the benefits to the individual? What you are really expected to do?. How can it add value to your career and personal life?
- Duties and Liabilities – What are the legal implications of being a NED? What happens if it goes wrong? The need for D+O Insurance.
- Corporate Governance – How much do you need to know to fulfil the role? Why is it important?
- The Challenges facing NED’s – How much has the role changed? How much time can you dedicate to the role? What are the major pitfalls to watch out for?
- Personal Attributes – What makes a really strong NED? What are the main characteristics needed to be successful?
- Getting your first role
Benefits from attending this session:
- Get a better understanding of the role of a NED, including the key differences between an executive and a non-executive director
- Become more familiar with the softer skills needed to be an effective NED
- Learn and discuss subjects with some leading experts
- Find out how you can secure that all important first role
- Network with like-minded professionals
- Gain exclusive access to the FT Non-Executive Directors’ club a closed community of over 2800 members globally.
This workshop is by invitation only and is for executives who are currently at director level and are thinking about becoming a non-executive director.
In conjunction with the FT Board Director Programme, this workshop will walk you through what it takes to become a non-executive director.
Aimed at executives who are planning to transition to a non-executive director role, our speakers Lesley Stephenson and Jenny Fazakerley will share the duties and liabilities of being a non-executive director, effective boardroom behaviour and how to go about getting that all important first role.
Topics include but are not limited to:
- The role of an NED – What do they do? What value do they add to a board? Where do they sit in the board dynamic? Executive v Non-Exec tasks.
- Effective NED’s – How to effectively challenge executives. What are the skills needed to make it work?. What questions to ask and how/ why. What to look out for on board papers.
- Why become a NED? – What are the pros and cons? What are the benefits to the individual? What you are really expected to do?. How can it add value to your career and personal life?
- Duties and Liabilities – What are the legal implications of being a NED? What happens if it goes wrong? The need for D+O Insurance.
- Corporate Governance – How much do you need to know to fulfil the role? Why is it important?
- The Challenges facing NED’s – How much has the role changed? How much time can you dedicate to the role? What are the major pitfalls to watch out for?
- Personal Attributes – What makes a really strong NED? What are the main characteristics needed to be successful?
- Getting your first role
Benefits from attending this session:
- Get a better understanding of the role of a NED, including the key differences between an executive and a non-executive director
- Become more familiar with the softer skills needed to be an effective NED
- Learn and discuss subjects with some leading experts
- Find out how you can secure that all important first role
- Network with like-minded professionals
- Gain exclusive access to the FT Non-Executive Directors’ club a closed community of over 2800 members globally.
This workshop is by invitation only and is for executives who are currently at director level and are thinking about becoming a non-executive director.
Register today to reserve your place. This event costs £65 (incl of VAT)
