The Role of the Chair

Explore the chair of the board’s unique leadership role.

Fine-tune your leadership and governance skills.

Explore the chair of the board’s unique leadership role.

Fine-tune your leadership and governance skills.

The Role of the Chair

The Role of the Chair explores the chair’s unique leadership responsibilities including their important relationships with other board members and the CEO.

The course offers a rare opportunity to discreetly discuss leadership and governance issues – including board selection, boardroom processes and CEO succession planning – with fellow chairs.

Is this course right for you?

This one-day course is suitable for new, experienced and aspiring chairs, deputy chairs, and committee chairs in not-for-profit and for-profit organisations.

It is recommended for directors who have completed the Company Directors Course™ and have extensive boardroom experience.

What will you learn?

The course explores the chair’s leadership role and key governance responsibilities

Participants will walk away with:

An appreciation of their responsibilities as a leader inside and outside the boardroom and their impact on board productivity

An understanding of their unique role in boardroom dynamics and board succession planning

Insights to enhance their working relationships with other board members and the CEO

Increased confidence in managing difficult situations and crises calmly and effectively.

What can you expect?

The Role of the Chair is delivered over one day and is led by expert facilitators with deep, real-world experience.

Mode of study

The course is interactive. Participants are guided through practical case studies and group discussions and are encouraged to apply their learning to their individual circumstances.

Duration

One full day (+ 2 hours of pre-reading).

Customised courses for your board or organisation

Our In-House service can work with you to build tailored development
solutions that meet the unique needs of your board or organisation.

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Why learn with us?

The content

Our programs and courses are designed by expert educators with the input of experienced directors and subject matter experts. The contemporary content is updated annually and includes case studies and real-life examples to ensure relevancy for today's and tomorrow's directors.

The facilitators

With our rigorous selection criteria, we recruit facilitators boasting extensive real-world director experience and the ability to create an interactive and unique learning environment.

The participants

You'll spend time connecting with, learning from, and sharing experiences with, a broad range of high-calibre senior executives and directors who are passionate about improving performance.

The recognition

We offer highly-regarded and established governance and directorship programs. By participating, you are demonstrating your commitment to good governance practice, and have the opportunity to earn post nominals that associate you with Australia's leading organisation for directors and are recognised by the wider director community.

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