Directors Development Programme
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Directors Development Programme Course
Introduction:
Directors play a critical role in providing strong leadership and bearing legal responsibility for the success and value creation of their organizations, ultimately serving the interests of shareholders.
The Directors Development Program (DDP) is a well-established and distinguished training course designed to support leaders in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as high-performing Directors. The program is specifically tailored to prepare Directors for the daily demands and challenges they encounter in their roles.
This intensive five-day Director Development Program offers an exceptional opportunity for personal growth and development. It provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Director's role, the functioning of the Board, effective leadership, corporate strategy, financial management, and, importantly, organizational governance.
By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with the expertise to enhance Board effectiveness and elevate their own contributions at the Board level. The course aims to deliver maximum personal and business benefits through a focused investment of time and effort.
The Director Development Program combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights, interactive discussions, case studies, and real-world examples. This approach ensures that participants gain a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of the Director's role, enabling them to make informed decisions and drive organizational success.
Whether you are an experienced Director or aspiring to take on a Directorship role, this program will empower you to navigate the challenges of corporate governance, lead with confidence, and contribute effectively to the strategic direction and performance of your organization. By investing in your professional development through the Director Development Program, you are investing in your own success and the long-term prosperity of your organization.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this Directors Development Program course, you will be able to :
- Detailed knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a director including legal obligations, personal liabilities, and expected duties and how these relate to your role in your business,
- Build crucial commercial, operational, and leadership skills and knowledge,
- Improved confidence and effectiveness operating at Board, C or D-level executive-level management,
- Knowledge of the latest Boardroom best practice and principles,
- Development of the personal key skills to better influence the board and deliver more effective outcomes,
- Improved and more informed decision making, viewing challenges more objectively and delivering better results,
- An ability to lead and plan more strategically, identifying threats and exploiting new opportunities.
Who Should Attend?
This programme has been designed for Managers, Directors and senior stakeholders, to support and provide leaders with the knowledge and skills to be a high performing Director, preparing them for the demands and challenges that they face every-day.
Course Outlines:
The Role of the Company Director and the Board
- Director duties as defined in the Companies Act
- Corporate and ethical governance
- Risk management in the current climate
- Offering both challenge and support in the boardroom and managing stakeholders
- Considering on-going legislative changes
Finance for Non-Finance Directors
- The key financial reports and metrics of a business, including cashflow, balance sheet, and profit & loss / income statements
- How to interpret the financial information from a non-financial perspective
- Understanding accounting principles and standards
- Methods that can be used by finance directors to create financial information that is non-financial friendly, including financial ratios
- Understanding the relationships between a company’s financial stakeholders and its directors / business owners
- Recognizing the signs of a failing company
- How to rely on and gain the most from the finance function
Advanced Leadership for Directors
- Self-awareness in leadership and 21st Century leadership practice
- Developing an inquisitive mind-set and leading organizational change and knowledge
- Managing performance and measuring progress
- Influencing a positive culture in the workplace through effective, responsible, and sustainable leadership
- Managing diverse inter-dependent teams
- Developing soft skills for performance (coaching and mentoring) and developing effective teams and resilience in the workforce
Advanced Strategic Planning for Directors
- Understanding differences between strategic and operational thinking
- Strategic business planning concepts
- Designing and managing a process for successful organizational change
- Defining the business environment and influential factors
- Reviewing a range of strategic leadership and management theories to inform best practice
Strategic Marketing and Communications for leaders
- Deriving value and market share from research and insights
- Developing a brand and ‘the universal truth’
- The purchasing decision making process
- Public affairs and stakeholder communications
- Digital and social marketing