Diploma in Director Skills and Duties

Module 1: Board fundamentals

• Understanding the typical board structure and the director’s role concerning the board, mapping and managing relationships with key stakeholders,
• Communicating effectively and leading with influence,
• Panel session and Q&A.

Module 2: Corporate governance

• Overview of governance,
• Corporate governance of regulated entities,
• Reporting obligations, including ESG,
• Familiarisation with the audit function and risk management,
• Considering culture, inclusion, diversity, climate and sustainability,
• Boardroom simulation workshop.

Module 3: Financial matters and personal responsibility

• Responsibility for design in construction contracts,
• Understanding management and financial accounts,
• Media awareness and social media,
• Personal reputational risk,
• Conflicts of interest and ethical considerations
• Crisis-management simulation workshop

Module 4: Finding the right fit for you

• Opportunities, due diligence, where to look?
• Assessing the likely workload involved and potential issues,
• Applying and interviewing for board positions,
• Career management workshop.