This foundation programme is an important start to the IoD qualification pathway and has been designed to support the next wave of talent in Guernsey. The IoD Introductory Certificate in Board Readiness is suitable for any manager or leader that is responsible for reporting to a Board, or who aspires to be a director in the future.
Course Content
Day 1: 29 November 2021 (09:00-17:00 includes lunch)
The Role of the Board
- Understanding corporate governance
- The roles and responsibilities of the director
- The purpose and structure of the board
Finance
- The board’s financial responsibilities
- Accounting principles and financial statements
- Financial reporting
Day 2: 30 November 2021 (09:00-17:00 includes lunch)
Strategy
- Defining strategy
- The strategy making process
- Strategic analysis
- Formulating strategy
- Strategy development and implementation
Leadership
- Leaders and followers
- You as a leader
- Culture, values and ethics
Day 3: 15 December 2021 (09:00-17:00 includes lunch)
Director Mind-Set Workshop
- Importance of Values: An exploration of why values are important and a self-discovery values exercise
- Positive Conflict: A look at how to identify areas in the business that need to be changed, accountability and intelligent questioning
- A discussion on what effective goals look like, why goals fail and the importance of communication in keeping goals alive
- A look at value proposition and how to understand the results an organisation is producing
Programme price
IoD Members £1,750
Non-Members £1,950
You can find out more here.