The Effective Non-Executive Director Programme
Hong Kong | Starting 08 Oct 2020
£1,750
Speakers:
Gulnar Vaswani
Gulnar Vaswani
Diana David
Sarana Capital
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Overview
The Effective Non-Executive Director Programme is an intensive two-day course designed for existing non-executive directors who wish to further develop their skills or for people who have just taken on their first non-executive position and are keen to prepare themselves for a non-executive career.
This is a practical, detailed and highly interactive course with recognised speakers and thought-leaders who will help you with improving board effectiveness and increasing your contribution to the board.
Attendance can be considered as 13 CPD hours of structured learning.
The CPD hours are generally qualified to obtain accreditation from Law Society of Hong Kong*, ACCA and HKICS. Final decision is subject to approval from individual organisation and institute.
*Apply accreditation from The Law Society of Hong Kong.
Benefits
- Get a deep understanding of the role of a board director
- Understand the legal, regulatory and governance issues facing board members today
- Develop your skills to make you a more effective board member
- Understand the importance of board behaviour in strengthening company performance
- Expand your knowledge of sub-committees and how they can work effectively
- Become more aware of the importance of strategic thinking on boards and how you can add value to the organisation
- Learn and discuss subjects with leading experts and experienced non-executive directors
- Gain greater confidence to prepare for the challenges ahead in your portfolio career
- Hear from experts on how to successfully develop your personal NED career
- Network with like-minded professionals
Delegates of the Effective Non-Executive Director Programme will also be offered exclusive access to our regular networking evenings including speaking sessions with recognised thought-leaders.
Content
- The legal responsibilities of a non-executive director
- Corporate governance
- The role of the remuneration committee
- The role of the audit committee
- Characteristics of effective boards
- Boardroom dynamics
- Personal behaviour in the boardroom
- Characteristics of effective non-executive directors
- Strategic thinking for non-executive directors
Speakers
Gulnar Vaswani
Chief Culture Officer
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Gulnar Vaswani×Gulnar Vaswani
Chief Culture Officer
Gulnar VaswaniGulnar is a talent management strategist, advisor, sought-after speaker and research contributor. She advises, coaches and trains established and aspiring leaders and their organizations to understand and embrace inclusiveness; to consciously recognize the power of cross-cultural dynamics and diversity; and to learn how to prepare for and harness change.
Against the backdrop of today’s increasingly uncertain world, she is inspired by the potential to re-imagine leadership in the 21st Century. Her work is shaped by a powerful blend of natural curiosity, strong business acumen, in-depth research and extensive experience. She takes clients beyond what they know, feel and do to a place that is fundamentally better – for them, for business and for society.
Gulnar draws on a 20-year career where she has held senior roles in multinational organizations, across a range of industries, functional roles, and continents. Based between Hong Kong and London, Gulnar’s clients come from a range of business sectors and include Fortune 500 companies, world business leaders, CEO’s and entrepreneurs from YPO (Young President’s Organization).
Gulnar’s own life journey has deeply influenced who she is and what she does today. Her dual identity as a woman with Indian origins and a US upbringing, complemented by her experience living and working in different countries, have helped her to appreciate the richness that comes from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Gulnar received a Bachelors and Masters in International Business from the University of Miami, and now serves as a member of their International Alumni Board. She has also recently joined the advisory board of Kravis Leadership Institute of Claremont McKenna College.
A life longer learner devoted to holistic growth and fulfillment, Gulnar turns to travel, music, yoga and meditation for inspiration and sustenance.
Diana David
Founder
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Sarana Capital×Diana David
Founder
Sarana CapitalDiana Wu David is the author of Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration and is an adjunct professor of leadership at Columbia Business School's EMBA Global Asia. A former Financial Times executive, and founder of the Financial Times Non-Executive Directors Diploma in Asia, Diana now works with CEOs and board directors to enhance their leadership agility, influence, collaboration and resilience. Her clients have included the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, the World Bank, Expedia, Asia Development Bank, Citi and Credit Suisse. She began her career and leadership education as an assistant to Dr. Henry Kissinger.
Diana has an MBA from Columbia Business School, is a past recipient of Asia Society’s Asia 21 Young Leaders award and a former Luce Foundation Scholar. She serves as Vice Chair of the board of the American Chamber of Commerce HK, and on advisory boards of Shared Value Project Hong Kong and Teach4HK and several private companies. She is also an active participant in Women Corporate Directors and The Women’s Foundation, empowering women at all levels to lead and contribute.
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Chris Moon
Head of Programme Development, Board Director Programme Asia
Financial Times
- Email: chris.moon@ft.com
- Tel: +852 5969 1565