On 30 Jan 2018, NEDonBoard held its best practice evening on succession planning. Following an initiative by NEDonBoard, the professional body for non-executive directors and board members in the UK, chaired by Helen Pitcher OBE, we host a panel evening to present this new guide. NEDonBoard raises governance standards on boards across the UK…
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As a membership organisation, and the professional body for non-executive directors and board members in the UK, NEDonBoard and our team often receive similar queries and comments. So, what does the NED community often ask us? If you’re looking to become a non-executive director, or are new to the role, the below might help –…
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From the boards of small businesses and charities through to public organisations and listed companies, non-executive directors can add a wealth of experience, governance and independent perspective to enable the management to focus on the best direction of the business for the benefit of the organisation’s stakeholders. As portfolio non-executive director and chairman Frank Lewis…
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Some key points to help you raise your visibility and promote your personal brand. The non-executive director market is highly competitive and due to the importance of selecting the right NED, organisations rightly perform extensive due diligence on prospective candidates before making a hiring decision. A low-key or low-quality approach to promoting yourself for…
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On 5 December the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published proposals for the latest revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code), which are due to be published by June 2018 and will be effective for all accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. NEDonBoard is currently consulting the NEDs & Board Members…
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Why should you consider a NED role It depends on why you are looking to engage in the role – here are some reasons. Firstly, it enables you to broaden your network and gives varied and new experiences. Indeed, as highlighted in NEDonBoard What to Expect of the NED Role, available as part of the…
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When joining a board as a NED, you will often be asked to take on a committee role. Understanding how these committees best operate is therefore important for an aspiring NED, and following a series of best practice meetings, NEDonBoard was honoured to welcome experienced audit committee chair Mary Reilly to chair a summary best…
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Having interviewed Annemarie Durbin , following a NEDonBoard panel evening, there are some clear considerations which best enable a Board to work effectively in harmony. From building relationships with the key stakeholders and management team to understanding culture dynamics in order to make a positive impact in any organisation. This article highlights the importance to find…
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Expert interview with Annemarie Durbin: What you need to know about boardroom culture and engagement Advice for non-executive directors in relation to boardroom culture I think culture is a really interesting dynamic that you see in the boardroom. Theoretically, in the boardroom, the culture that you see there should be a microcosm of the…
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