Professional Development taster session Understanding the modern director's role
Led by the programme leader, the session provides an introduction to the refreshed course, offering practical insights into the evolving role of directors and today's governance challenges. You'll get a feel for the programme's content, teaching style and real-world application, helping you decide whether it's the right next step for your development.
During the session, you'll:
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Experience the programme's interactive learning approach
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Explore key director responsibilities and boardroom challenges
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Discover how the course has been refreshed to reflect today's governance landscape
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Learn who the programme is designed for and how it supports professional development
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Meet the programme leader and ask any questions you have
Whether you're preparing for your first board role, have recently joined a board, or want to refresh your understanding of director responsibilities and best practice governance, this session will provide valuable insight into how the programme can help you fulfil your role with greater confidence and authority.
Speakers
Sheelagh Duffield
Sheelagh Duffield is a senior executive and qualified lawyer with over 20 years of board level experience and a successful track record of leading complex projects and transactions in FTSE 100 and 250 companies; private equity owned businesses and public sector organisations.
She owns the consulting firm Savendie offering board review and development services to a variety of clients across a wide range of sectors.
Sheelagh recently completed an 8-year term as a non-executive director with The National Theatre of Scotland and was Chair of Industrial Nature Limited for over three years supporting the company through its first major investment raising £10m and establishing the IndiNature Mill in Jedburgh. She has held a variety of trustee roles with local charities.
In her executive career she spent many years as General Counsel and Company Secretary and developed a thorough and practical understanding of corporate governance and the effective operation of boards. Her senior executive roles within the corporate departments of Scottish Power plc; Scottish Television plc and The Miller Group Limited were during times when these businesses were delivering extensive strategic and organisational change. As a result, she has a wide range of experience encompassing corporate strategy; business planning; risk management; in-house legal; company secretarial and governance practices.
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