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Henley Business School

Board Directorship

About Programme

The Board Directors' Programme equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to become an effective board member. It will debunk the myths and provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the role.

Informed by Henley's extensive global research, the programme empowers you to diagnose and respond to your board's specific challenges.

Small yet diverse learning groups give you a confidential forum in which you can share your experiences. You will also learn through stimulating practitioner-led sessions and high profile guest speakers.

Programme Content

The programme is delivered in person. An engaging and stimulating experience that will give you a unique insight into the boardroom.

The programme is based around practitioner-led experiences and research. Over the sessions you will be introduced to a number of high-profile board experts who will share their knowledge and expertise in frank and open conversations and presentations. Through confidential group discussion, questioning and sharing your own challenges, you will get an in depth understanding of what really goes on in the boardroom and how you can make the best contribution.

The programme offers a personal approach, with close interaction with the Programme.

Participant groups are small, with a maximum of 15-20 people. It is delivered over 2 days in-person on our Greenlands campus.

Board structure and responsibilities

The composition, role and dynamics of boards, including director relationships and their effect on the functioning of the board

Board diversity

The contribution of sub-committees and non-executive directors

Strategic performance (your own, your board's and your organisation's)

How to engage fully with stakeholders

How to influence and effectively manage relations

When boards become dysfunctional

Your organisation’s competitive advantage and how to leverage it

Governance and its role in sustainable success

The importance of corporate, social and community responsibility and reputation

The programme also covers:

Role and contribution of investors

How to get on to a Board

Moral dilemmas

Programme Audience

Current and future board members and those who work with them (including executive and non-executive directors)

Programme Benefits

Understand how to add value and determine competitive advantage in your organisation

Gain the self-confidence to maximise your role on the board

Develop the skills and knowledge to facilitate others to fulfil both their individual and collective potential.

Develop board members who fully understand their roles and obligations, and who appreciate the value of shared goals

Generate greater loyalty, retention and productivity throughout your organisation

Develop an approach that supports your organisation's reputation and is in line with your values and ethics.

Testimonials

"The quality of the speakers was stunning, and the interaction, the insights, the stories and examples were all so real. It was such a rich, compelling experience, and I connected with it completely."

David Morris

The Board Directors' Programme

"Offers a rich menu for those with board aspirations and those who have been there for a while."

Mike Harwood

The Board Directors' Programme

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Prashansa Uttam

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+91 9403890085[email protected]Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm IST

Henley Business School

Executive Education Office

https://www.henley.ac.uk

Reading, UK

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