Development opportunities can be provided in a variety of ways and can cover any desired topic. Some examples of both bespoke and accredited initiatives are:
One factor common to all organisations is the need to ensure a pool of talent that is actively groomed to fill senior responsibilities as the opportunities arise. We are often asked to create programmes designed to broaden participants' perspective on the major issues facing the organisation: to take the holistic or directorial view.
Many companies are faced with the need to make a step change in the way they operate - perhaps when the business has grown from small, informal beginnings to a point where a more structured organisation is appropriate. We can offer an experience-based external perspective that can provide invaluable insights and can also help with implementation.
It is often valuable to stand back from day-to-day preoccupations and to take a more strategic view of a business. We can create and facilitate special reviews and workshops at which analysis and debate can suggest fruitful new ways of thinking and operating.
As a critical success factor in any organisation, the Board's performance should be monitored and evaluated regularly - a process which is increasingly demanded by investors. We can provide the experience, neutrality and objectivity to make this kind of regular audit a genuinely valuable exercise.
The calibre of our Board Development consultants makes them ideal partners in the strategic analysis of corporate structures, business models and operations. Recommendations for change will be put forward for the clients' review, decision and enactment.
This may include bespoke workshops or multi-disciplinary programmes which provide a unified approach based on, and reinforcing, the company plan and which help the Board to hone their team working skills. This can also include versions of any of the IoD's open courses, aimed at filling any perceived gaps in skills or knowledge.
Especially useful for individuals just reaching Board level or for those whose role has undergone a major change, individual briefings on Board responsibilities including mandatory standards of care and diligence are an extremely time efficient way to be brought up to speed.
Members save up to 20% on all training & development services.