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The chair’s primary role is to ensure that the board is effective in its task of setting and implementing an organisation’s direction and strategy. The chair plays an important part in influencing a board’s style, composition, balance and performance. Our resources provide guidance and support to effectively undertake this role.

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Cyber
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Cyber series cyber security and the cloud

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Science, Innovation and Tech
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How will AI benefit SMEs in the near-future?

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Science, Innovation and Tech
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Risk analytics and imagining the end of ‘black swan’ events

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Mental Health
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The role of the chair

Company Structure
Company Structure
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26 October 2017

Psychology at work Neuroscience of stress and resilience

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Mental Health
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How can you avoid being a boring speaker?

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Employment and Skills

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Role of the Chair course

Role of the Chair course

This one-day course offers a unique opportunity to review your role in terms of current legal requirements and best practice.
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Chartered Director Programme

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Board evaluation

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The role of the Chair

Explore the critical role of the Chair in ensuring a company’s board functions effectively.

Board and director selection and appraisal

Practical guidance on board appraisal and selection processes to help you build a high-performing and diverse board.

Board effectiveness

How to improve board performance through regular evaluations, referencing key reports and resources for best practices.

Effective board meetings

Actionable tips to run effective board meetings to ensure strategic decision-making and good corporate governance.

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