Board Room Basics- If you don’t live in the UK but are a Director of a UK company, your liabilities can be substantial and this course will give you an insight on how to overcome these problems

to provide a forum in participants can practice the skills required for conducting Board Meetings and to manage those meetings effectively.

Course Aim: To provide a forum in which participants can practice the skills required for conducting Board Meetings and to manage these meetings effectively to create decisive results.

Topics covered:

- Understanding the purpose of the board
- Motivation
- Preparing your own brief
- Understanding the board meetings system
- Recognising the importance of planning prior to the meeting
- Translating information
- Passing on relevant information
- Using resources effectively
- Communicating effectively using De Bono Hat Technique
- Appreciating the responsibilities of a Chairman
- Integrating board meetings with other methods of communication
- Displaying and appreciation of the feedback process
- Understanding discussion leading
- Questioning and listening techniques
- Minutes and their use
- The layout of the board table and room
- Understanding the qualities of various directors and how to respond accordingly.