The Role of the Director and the Board

An essential introduction to the role, duties and legal responsibilities of a director and the workings of a board

Who should attend

Directors of SMEs, including owner-managed companies or family businesses, newly appointed directors and those shortly to become directors.

What to expect

• An in-depth view of the key duties, roles and legal responsibilities of directors, corporate governance and the role of the board
• An appreciation of the crucial differences between management, direction and ownership
• An opportunity to discuss case studies examining legal aspects of your role
• Guidance on improving board effectiveness
• A forum for discussion with your peers and a useful networking opportunity
• A free copy of the IoD's best-selling publication - 'Standards for the Board' for your future reference
• A qualifying route to Member grade of the IoD

Course objectives

Participation on this course will provide you with the knowledge to:

• Define the legal status of a company
• Understand the essential differences between direction, management and ownership
• Analyse the role of the board and identify good practice in the organisation and the running of a board
• Understand the roles directors play and key director relationships in different types of company and context
• Examine the board's corporate governance role
• Define the legal duties and liabilities of individual directors and the board
• Understand disclosure of information requirements and other associated legal requirements and the law relating to directors and employees and other parties

This course includes a mandatory e-learning element to be completed post-course attendance and prior to the examination. Details of how to access the e-learning element will be given to you upon attendance at the face-to-face course.

This course counts towards the Certificate in Company Direction.