Norwich Director Training – High Performance Boards

Join us for a dynamic and interactive in-person training series focused on enhancing your directorial skills and creating high-performance boards. This training will equip you with the knowledge and tools to lead effectively and drive exceptional results. 'Director Training - High Performance Board' is in partnership with Nigel Cushion, Mentor and Founder of Nelsonspirit.

During this suite of sessions, you will learn the best practices for board governance, strategic planning, and effective decision-making. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, case studies, and exercises to sharpen your leadership abilities. Network with industry experts and fellow directors, exchanging insights and experiences to foster collaboration and growth. Gain valuable insights into the latest trends and challenges faced by high-performance boards.

Modules covered in the training:

1. Directors’ duties - 9 October
2. Managing conflicts - 4 November
3. The role of the Chair – 3 December
4. The role of the NED – 10 January
5. Health and safety – 5 February
6. Governance – 5 March

Ed Savory, Partner in our Corporate and Commercial Services Team and Heads the firm’s Food Sector Team. Ed deals with a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, mainly acting for SMEs. He advises on all manner of corporate transactions, leading teams advising on acquisitions and disposals, acting for buyers and sellers to trade and private equity. Ed is part of the firm’s Family-owned Business Group and is experienced in advising on generational transitions and splitting out businesses, in particular in the agricultural sector.

Nigel Cushion is an experienced director, chair and business leader. He operates mainly as a chair and board adviser, mentor, and speaker. After initially training with KPMG, Nigel has spent two decades on boards and has held nine NED roles, across a wide variety of industries, including six as chair. He is the former runner up in the national Non-Executive Director of the Year awards (Unquoted Companies), run by the Sunday Times/Stock Exchange. He has spoken all over the world on leadership and governance including for the Institute of Directors and at The University of Oxford.

Sam Greenhalgh, Partner at Birketts will be leading the course. Sam has specialised exclusively in employment law throughout his career. Based in the Norwich office he advises clients from all sectors including large companies, SMEs, public sector organisations, charities, senior executives, and individuals on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law with particular experience of complex large scale employment litigation and collective redundancy exercises.

This is a pay-per-seat course, and we will run groups of no more than 15 delegates per course to provide you with intimate sessions, and a network of peers in your region who you can call upon for advice and guidance outside of the training room. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your boardroom expertise and take your organisation to new heights.

Cost: £3,950 plus VAT

A sit-down breakfast will be provided for each session.

Should you have any questions, please email Charlotte Price - Events Executive: [email protected]

Host or Publisher Birketts LLP