Leadership Essentials for New Directors

Who is this course for?

This one-day training course is tailored for newly appointed directors aiming to grasp their crucial responsibilities and develop effective leadership skills.

It covers fundamental aspects such as legal duties, corporate governance, and strategic decision-making, ensuring participants gain a solid foundation in governance practices.

Ideal for those transitioning into leadership roles, the course offers practical insights into managing teams, fostering compliance, and embedding a positive organisational culture.

Attendees will benefit from interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and actionable takeaways designed to enhance their ability to navigate the complexities of directorship effectively.

Benefits

By attending this course, newly appointed directors will acquire essential knowledge and skills vital for their roles.

They'll gain a comprehensive understanding of their legal obligations, leadership techniques, and strategies for ensuring organisational compliance and safety.

The training blends theoretical insights with practical applications. Delegates will leave equipped with the tools needed to enhance organisational performance and confidently tackle the challenges of directorship.

Understanding the Director's Role

Understanding the director’s role in steering organisational vision and strategy.
Overview of the legal duties and responsibilities of directors.
The importance of corporate governance.
Cultivating a leadership mindset for business excellence.

Team Dynamics and Performance

Identifying and nurturing the traits of high-performing teams.
Strategies for talent engagement and development.

Personal Leadership and Team Success

Leveraging personal strengths and team dynamics for success.
Techniques for providing constructive and trust-building feedback.

Governance and Compliance

Key principles of corporate governance.
Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Navigating Organisational Change

Guiding teams through transitions and major changes.
Building resilience and adaptability in the face of change.

Delegation and Empowerment

Frameworks for effective delegation to enhance team capability.
Overcoming obstacles to delegation and empowering others.

Practical Applications and Case Studies

Real-world scenarios and problem-solving exercises.
Group discussions on best practices and common challenges.
Actionable commitments to improve organisational performance.

Face-to-face training

Training is held in our modern, comfortable, air-conditioned suites.

Lunch, breaks and timing

A hot lunch is provided at local restaurants near our venues:

• Bloomsbury
• Limehouse

Courses start at 9:30am.

Please aim to be with us for 9:15am.

Browse the sample menus and view joining information (how to get to our venues).

Refreshments

Available throughout the day:

• Hot beverages
• Clean, filtered water
• Biscuits

Online training

Regular breaks throughout the day.

Learning tools

In-course handbook

Contains unit objectives, exercises and space to write notes

24 months access to trainers

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