Role of the Director and the Board & The Director and the Law
Course
In Edinburgh and London
Description
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Class hours
2h
An essential introduction to the role, duties and legal responsibilities of a director and the workings of a board. Suitable for: Directors of SMEs, including owner-managed companies or family businesses, newly appointed directors and those shortly to become directors.
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Teachers and trainers (5)
Christine Goodyear
Tutor
David Buckle
Tutor
George Bartlett
Tutor
Jo Haigh
Tutor
Michael Willis
Tutor
Course programme
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 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.
Additional information
Role of the Director and the Board & The Director and the Law