FT Non-Executive Director Workshops

Interactive, impactful workshops focused on the current and critical opportunities and challenges facing current and aspiring non-executive directors

SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY

INVEST IN YOUR NED CAREER

Through a range of courses and virtual sessions, our workshops will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to improve your board effectiveness and increase your contribution to the board. We will equip you with the tools to:

  • Increase your understanding of, and confidence in being, an effective non-executive director. Develop the most important soft skills required to be a non-executive director

  • Connect and engage with faculty and peers. Discuss your pressing questions and debate the issues that really matter for non-executive directors today

  • Get uniquely practical and relevant insights from a practitioner-led faculty. Hear their stories and real-life experiences on how to gain your first non-executive director role and build a successful non-executive director career

  • Grow your network of board members. Be part of a growing, dynamic and diverse alumni non-executive director& executive board member community

 

Which workshop is right for you and your team?

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    A two-day workshop led from the UK or Asia

    A practical, detailed and highly interactive two-day course with recognised speakers and thought-leaders designed to further develop the skills of existing non-executive board directors or to help individuals who have just taken on their first non-executive position to prepare themselves for a non-executive career.

    Designed and delivered by experienced non-executive directors, chairs and board evaluators bringing a real life dimension to the content and discussions.

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    A half-day virtual workshop led from the UK or Asia

    Thinking about becoming a non-executive director? This interactive workshop looks at the duties and liabilities of being a non-executive director, effective boardroom behaviour and how to go about getting that all important first role with advice on how to present your CV and tips on interview techniques.

    Plus, hear from a very experienced non-executive director about their personal experiences, and network with speakers and fellow delegates.

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    A one-day in-person workshop led from the UK and Asia

    A practical and interactive workshop looking at the realities of building your personal brand and developing a plan of action to secure that all-important first non-executive director role.

    The workshop is designed to explore the subject from two different perspectives:

    - Mike Clancy and Stephen Stine have advised many aspiring non-execs on how to make the transition from being an exec to a non-exec.

    - Jeremy Williams has built a successful portfolio career for himself as a pluralist non-exec and will share his experiences and what he learned. Diana Wu David will also advise on how to create a board-ready Linkedin profile.

MEET THE FACULTY

  • FRANK BI

    Partner

    Ashurst (Hong Kong office)

  • MIKE CLANCY

    Owner & Director

    Walgrove Ltd

  • JOSHUA COLE

    Practice Group Head, Asia, Corporate Transactions

    Ashurst (Hong Kong office)

  • NATALIE COOK

    Partner

    Slaughter & May

  • TIM COPNELL

    Chair

    UK Audit Committee Institute, KPMG

  • DIANA DAVID

    Founder

    Future Proof Lab

  • PATRICK DUNNE

    Experienced Chair and board member

  • SALA SIHOMBING

    Mediator

    Conflict Change Consulting Limited

  • JACQUIE O'DEA

    NED & Corporate Governance Advisor

    Claire Career Consulting Ltd

  • NICK PACHECO

    Partner

    Slaughter & May

  • BOB PARTRIDGE

    Retired Senior Partner

    EY

  • MURRAY STEELE

    Portfolio Non-Executive Director & Chair

    Kudos, Octopus Apollo VCT

  • LESLEY STEPHENSON

    Publisher

    FT Board Director Programme

  • SIMON WHITNEY

    Senior Consultant

    Travers Smith

  • JEREMY WILLIAMS

    Portfolio Director

    Assembly Studios, Premier League

  • ANGELA STATHI

    Chair, Panel member

    Digital Boost, FCA Financial Services Consumer Panel, FT Board Director Programme

  • NEIL TINEGATE

    Non-Executive Director, Trustee

    Shepherds Friendly, Shaw Education Trust

  • CAROLINE STEPHENS

    Non-Executive Director and Business Owner

    Tristel plc, Churchill plc, Rex Bakery Ltd

  • CARLA STENT

    Non Executive Director & Board / Committee Chair

    Marex Group plc, Telecom Plus plc & Evelyn Partners Group

  • GILLIAN ELCOCK

    Non-Executive Director & Investment Research Professional

    Various

  • Hear what our alumni have to say

    “As a result of the Effective Non-Executive Director Programme, I have expanded my network, gained a greater appreciation of what being a successful Non-Executive Director takes, and more self-awareness.

    I thoroughly recommend this course to both existing and aspiring Non-Executive Directors.”

    Mark, VP, Shell

  • Hear What Our Alumni Have To Say

    “I thoroughly recommend the Effective Non-Executive Director Programme to anyone looking to enhance their effectiveness on a board, or to understand the role and responsibilities if joining for the first time.”

    Tania, La Maison Couture

  • Hear What Our Alumni Have To Say

    "I joined my first FT course to get a comprehensive introduction to the Non-Executive Director role. It was well-balanced with theoretical and practical insights, with a spectacular course director. It helps you reflect on your moral compass and take a stand for the right business decisions."

    Samantha, Mercantile & Maritime

  • Hear what our alumni have to say

    “Thoroughly enjoyed. The presentations were relevant, well-delivered and well organised . I am now more informed about the role of the NED and really enjoyed meeting the great selection of people. I certaintly recommend to anyone considering Non-Executive Director appointments.”

    Deb Barber, Chief Executive Officer, Prif Swyddog Gweithredol

 

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