Board Induction and Director Development
New directors are usually handed a pack and left to work out the rest, then held to the same duties as everyone else from day one. This course covers bringing a director up to speed properly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Handed a pack and held to the same duties from day one
- 02What an induction must cover: duty, liability and the business
- 03The board calendar, committees, delegations and where authority sits
- 04Briefing on strategy, risk, finances and the difficult history
- 05Site visits, management exposure and meeting the second tier
- 06Ongoing development, refreshers and keeping knowledge current
- 07Directors from outside the sector and what they need extra
What you will gain
- Build an induction that covers duty as well as detail
- Brief a new director on the business and its risks
- Explain the board calendar, committees and delegations
- Arrange site visits and management exposure
- Plan ongoing development and keep it current
- Support directors joining from outside the sector
Who should attend
- Company secretaries and governance officers
- Board chairs and committee chairs
- Newly appointed directors and trustees
- Human resources staff supporting boards
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 26 to 27 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Directors & Company Secretarial
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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