Being an Effective Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Directors are expected to scrutinise the work of the Executives, be independent in character and judgement, and not allow relationships or circumstances to affect their decisions. In reality, the practical application of the skills required of a Non-Executive Director can often be challenging and it can be easy for NEDs to fall into the trap of adopting the same mindset as the Executive Directors. There are also some differences between being a NED in the public sector and a NED in the private sector.

Key Training Features:

• Core responsibilities
• How to research potential new posts to ensure they fit your skills and motivation
• Necessary and valued skills in public sector bodies
• Valued Behaviours
• Behaviours to avoid
• Enhancing knowledge and performance as a NED

Who Can Attend:

This course is  suitable for aspiring and newly appointed Non-Executive Directors as well as more established board directors who would like to refresh their knowledge of key responsibilities, strengthen their skills, contribute to more  effective boards and so achieve their organisation's strategic objectives.

Learning Outcomes:

• Non-Executive Directors will have a better understanding in how they can contribute their knowledge and experience to deliver greater effectiveness,  efficiency and  the organisation's strategic objectives
• Participants will also gain an understanding of good and bad behaviours when acting as a NED, which skills are necessary and valued in public sector bodies, as well as an understanding of how to enhance their knowledge and performance as a NED.