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.
Well worth the time! Duncan has packed a lot of information into the course, which reminded me of all the things I should be thinking about, and doing something about in my own business, and also sent me away with some action items. Highly recommended!
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.
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
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.
As an introduction to the world of NED's this course is well structured to give an honest and practical insight in to how to identify and prepare for a move in this direction. Money well spent!
Helpful and fulsome in opening up the channel of Non-Executive Director as a career path. I know considerably more about what is required and expected now and, of real practical benefit, how to go about seeking and finding a rewarding role as an NED. Highly recommended.
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
I can thoroughly recommend this very well structured and informative course. It provides an excellent introduction to the remit, capabilities and attributes of NEDs.
Philip had an excellent wealth of experience & practical knowledge of a wide number of industries and was really warm & welcoming- An asset to the course!
Well structured and informative course with plenty of time/room for group discussions. Ideal for anyone looking at NED roles.
is an essential introduction for those who seriously wish to pursue Non Executive Director Roles. The course, led by David Doughty an experienced and knowledgeable NED, is focused on the key information required to achieve your first position. It includes a discussion of the Non Executive Director Role, duties and liabilities, the relevant skill set and valid approaches to securing a NED position. The day includes case study work as well as interactive discussions of the course material. I thoroughly recommend this course which is good value for money.
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I found this very useful , John really knew his stuff and made this engaging and materials were spot on and good interaction with other members on the course which added to the skill sharing- I learned a lot.
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Unlike many courses I have attended in the past, 
Knowledgeable presenter Good solid coverage of core financial concepts - P&L, balance sheet, ratios
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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
Non-Executive Director - Food, Farming and Countryside Commission
Business / Organisation Name: Food, Farming and Countryside CommissionBusiness / Organisation Sector: Not-for-Profit
Business / Organisation Website: http://www.ffcc.co.uk
Business / Organisation Type: Charity or Not-for-Profit
Role Title: Non-Executive Director
Remuneration: Pro Bono
Role Description
Now that FFCC has become an independent charitable organisation, funded by Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, we want to strengthen our Board arrangements. We are looking for two more Non-Executive Directors to join Dr Marg Mayne, our Treasurer and iNED.
Ideally you will have a background in or appreciation of one or more of the following: charity and/or corporate governance, law, fundraising, advocacy, government relations, people and culture, and of curse, a real enthusiasm for our mission and purpose.
FFCC Ltd currently comprises a Board of five Trustees, chaired by Sir Ian Cheshire, who provide oversight and governance to the work of the Commission. Our 15 Commissioners, who are constituted as one of the committees of the Board (along with Audit and Risk, and People and Culture) drive and direct the work of the charity.
We operate as a national, networked organisation. Board meetings take place four times a year (plus Audit and Risk, and People and Culture meetings) and will remain virtual for the foreseeable future.
Application Details
For more information please contact Tony Greenham, Board Secretary via Joanna Stickler ([email protected]).
Applications should be made with a short CV and covering letter to Sir Ian Cheshire and submitted to Joanna Stickler ([email protected]).
Applications close on Friday 11th September 2020.
Contact Name: Joanna Stickler
Contact Telephone: 0207 118 1870
Contact Email: [email protected]
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