Directors and their Duties

What are the key duties for directors? Company directors perform an essential role in performing good governance and helping companies take sound strategic decisions.  But they are more exposed than ever, to regulators, to shareholder action, to the realities of the current business climate.

This intensive and practical governance course equips directors to perform their role effectively and to manage stakeholders while acting in their company’s best interests.  The training course covers the director's responsibilities, liabilities and best practice in the boardroom.

Participant Profile

1. Are you looking to learn what the primary responsibilities of a Director are?

2. Do you want to understand the essential knowledge and skills needed to be a competent Director?

3. Are you interested in knowing what governance support you should provide to a Director as a governance professional?

This Directors and their duties training course is relevant to executive and non-executive directors of listed and private companies.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the key duties, roles and responsibilities of directors.
2. Explain the legal issues, liabilities, sanctions and indemnities applicable to directors.
3. Describe how to manage the relationship between the company and its shareholders and stakeholders.
4. Understand what good boardroom practice and board relationships look like, including managing conflicts.
5. Explore approaches to continuous improvement in board performance, including inductions and performance reviews.

You will also receive:

• A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
• A certificate to show you have attended the course
• 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. This includes a subscription to G+C Magazine as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.

People who take this course often go on to book:

• Non-Executive Directors’ Programme
• Risk appetite, ownership and management
• Essential Corporate Governance
• Effective Chairing Skills

Useful CGI Resources:

• Non-Executive Directors’ Handbook, 5^th edition
• Corporate Governance Unlocked
• Directors’ general duties under the Companies Act – guidance note

A wealth of further information and guidance on effective board-level governance can be found on our website.

Competency framework:

This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Emerging/Established
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.