I attended this course shortly after starting my first Non-Executive Director role and found David’s expertise and insight to be invaluable. The course also covers practical things such as how to go about finding Non-Executive Director roles – and so last week (6 months after I attended the course) I started my second NED role, and have an interview for a third one next week. I can highly recommend attending this course for current or aspiring NEDs.
An invaluable course for anyone looking for NED roles. Expertly delivered, honest and action focussed. Extremely useful materials. Feel much better equipped for to pursue opportunities as a NED.
Unlike many courses I have attended in the past, 
The course was a really thorough grounding in what it means to be a non-exec director and how you can apply your knowledge and skills to the role to good effect. The combination of useful information about corporate governance and directors' liabilities, a very experienced and insightful course lead in the form of David Doughty, and practical exercises about how to address particular situations that NEDs can expect to face made for a very interesting session, but also one which was directly applicable to my new role.
The material, the course leader’s insights, and the opportunity to share thoughts and feelings with similarly inclined business people, made for a really valuable day. I came away with some clear actions.
I recently attended Excellencia's NED course written and run by the highly experienced David Doughty. In one day you cover an enormous amount of ground where the topics include, Governance, Risk, Information, Due Diligence, Solvency, NED role including required skills, duties and liabilities and finally how to win a position. I recommend it highly.
This course is a must for any aspiring NED and even established NED's as a refresher. The content and its delivery were well paced, informative and challenging in equal measures, led by a seasoned expert whose capabilities provide a wealth of knowledge to be drawn upon. Incredible value for money and should be part of a suite of courses leading to a more formal qualification for aspiring NEDs. 100% recommended, you will not be disappointed.
I recently attended David's one day introduction 
As someone who is looking to move into a Non-Executive Director role I found Excellencia's 
I can thoroughly recommend this course and David. As well as meeting interesting colleagues, a great way to understand compliance, personal capabilities and skills needed to fulfil a NED role. A helpful and well structured intro into the NED world.
David is a solid expert. The overview of the role of a NED was very well presented. Highly recommended.
A really useful day for anyone with serious intentions of becoming a NED. The event was well structured with a good balance between the theory of corporate governance and NED responsibilities as well as allowing plenty of time for sharing experiences through group interaction
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I would thoroughly recommend this course. It gave me an excellent overview of the role of a NED and a clear steer on how best to look for and be successful in becoming a NED. All my pre course questions were answered. The examples the tutor gave were interesting and stimulated good debate. The small size of the group allowed questions and good dialogue. Look no further for a course on this subject
I found the 
This one day course is an excellent overview, providing real advice and very helpful information for those Directors who are interested in developing a non-exec portfolio
I thought the course was enlightening and very rich in content. I particularly liked the balance of case study analysis with emphasis on a NED's key responsibility. It was well structured and I'm sure I speak on behalf of all those who were present, when I say that the course offers a great deal of value to any aspiring or even existing NED who wants to make a success of their role
This course was excellent and greatly exceeded my expectations. The course format is interactive, with small-group teaching in a seminar/workshop format, led by an experienced Chartered Director who generously shared his personal experience
John delivered a thought provoking and insightful workshop. Ideal for Non-Executive Directors aspiring to fully understand sales and how to create strategic commercial value at board level
Having attended this course in the last few months I can confirm its value. Having held NED roles in my favoured area of engineering and manufacturing David opens the mind to the potential of other sectors and using ones transferable skills. Have set a strategy for personnel growth as NED – if I could just stop getting interim assignments
Well structured and informative course with plenty of time/room for group discussions. Ideal for anyone looking at NED roles.
I found the day stimulating and informative. It confirmed many of the areas I was aware of working with a Board as a Company Secretary and refreshed my knowledge on some of the legal aspects of the role
An excellent course giving a clear picture of the role, the skills and characteristics required, the range of NED opportunities and the various routes to secure such positions. Particularly helpful focus on shaping your CV for this sector and the key skills required. As a bonus you also meet interesting people and useful contacts. A good career investment which will hopefully deliver quick, positive results.
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I attended the 19th July course in Bristol and found it to be very informative. Not only was there a wealth of technical information provided but there were numerous case studies - based on real incidents - which were really thought provoking.I would happily recommend this course to anybody who is considering taking up the challenge of being a Non-Executive Director
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I did the course in Bristol, in January on a chilly day. I received a warm welcome however and David brought the subject matter to life, made it practical, and tailored it to our specific objectives. The course structure made sense, we had enjoyable discussions, and the other people on the course (as usual with such things) were a good resource too. I can recommend it fully to anyone considering it. You'll be in capable and experienced hands.
David Doughty’s obvious experience and credibility, the course material and structure and the quality of attendees meant that the course was worth every penny. I now have a full appreciation of the many balls to be juggled in order to become a successful Non-Executive Director
I found the course very helpful, as I wanted to understand in detail what a NED role entailed. I felt that I gained enough information not only to decide if this was the sort of role that I would be interested in, but also to be able to function in such a role. The guidance on seeking appointments was an added bonus. It was also an interesting day with a varied group of delegates and I would happily recommend it.
Board of Management - City of Glasgow College
Reference: 3918Remuneration: not remunerated
Location: Glasgow City
Closing date: 22 April 2021 at midday
Join our Board of Management and make a difference
The Board of Management of City of Glasgow College is currently seeking to fill two vacancies, and we would welcome applications from people with a deep commitment to college learning, particularly from groups currently under-represented on Scotland’s public bodies, such as women, disabled people, diverse ethnic backgrounds, and those under 50. While applicants with backgrounds in further and higher education, industry, finance, law, commercial development and other professions are valued, we also welcome those with experience in other sectors.
City of Glasgow College, one of Europe’s largest colleges, is a leading provider of technological and professional education in many specialist areas, serving Glasgow and beyond, with a national and international reputation for excellence in college education. The Board of Management is responsible for the governance of the College.
This is an exciting period for the College, as we continue to redefine and shape a new era of College education in a time of recovery, supporting the regional and national economy by enabling our students to excel and to realise their full potential through innovative approaches to learning and teaching. The College also has a strong international profile and a vibrant, diverse culture, with students from around 130 different countries enrolling each year.
Board members serve on a voluntary basis, with reasonable travel expenses paid. There are around 6 full Board meetings a year, as well as a number of Board Committee meetings. Under normal circumstances meetings would usually be held at 5pm in the City Campus, although remote working at other times is currently supported.
These appointments are overseen by the Glasgow Colleges’ Regional Board (GCRB). Further information about GCRB and other opportunities in the region can be found on its website: www.gcrb.ac.uk Applications will be received until Midday on Friday 22 April 2021.
For a full information and application pack please visit the College website at: www. cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk. or email [email protected] Or contact: Paul Clark, College Secretary, City of Glasgow College, [email protected].
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