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The health and security of our members are 2 key issues for the IoD. We have therefore developed 2 exclusive packages with specialist suppliers to provide support on these critical issues. To find out more about our Director's Liability Insurance and the IoD Health Plan, and to talk through their relevance to your own individual circumstances, register your interest today.

Training in the recession: winner or loser?

This new research paper, based on the results of an IoD Policy Voice survey of nearly 1,000 directors, challenges the received wisdom that training budgets are the first to be cut in a recession. 80% of directors participating in the research said that their organisations had maintained, or even increased, training in the six months to May 2009. Rather than suffering disproportionately, investment in skills and training had held up better than other key business areas.

What exactly is strategy?

Can you tell a good strategic plan from a bad one? Five experts from different backgrounds reveal their three essential qualities for long-term success.

12 global brands that beat recession

Find out which well-known global brands have succeeded Darwin's 'Survival of the Fittest' theory to adapt and emerge as market leaders in earlier UK recessions...

Latest edition of Big Picture

The latest edition of our quarterly journal, the Big Picture is now available. It highlights the major public policy issues that are currently affecting our businesses.

Recession support and advice

Explore the IoD's online resource for practical information and relevant support to help guide you and your business through the recession.

Directors’ Rewards

Take part in 2009/10 Directors’ Rewards survey and your information will contribute to a detailed analysis of pay and benefits in the UK’s boardrooms. You’ll also be automatically entered into a prize draw to win six bottles of Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut champagne. All information is kept confidential.