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The Directors' Education and Accreditation Program is a short, intensive, and effective way for you to have a good insight into the role of a Board Director and provide you with knowledge of key areas related to that role.
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Directors must at all times remain free to assess the best interests of the corporation and to act on this assessment. For this reason, directors are not allowed to agree among themselves in advance how they will act in a given situation.
- Understand the board role and your objectives. Once you have verified that your employer allows you to serve on another company’s board, carefully consider whether you’re up for the demands of the role.
- Raise your visibility. Building your profile and broadening your network can benefit any professional, but these moves are particularly important for those wishing to be considered for a seat on a corporate board.
- Do your homework. Director hopefuls should conduct thorough due diligence on companies whose boards they would be interested in joining. You can investigate the organization’s operations, challenges, and opportunities by reading news and analyst reports and speaking with people who know the company well, including board members and senior managers.
- Make the interview a two-way conversation. By the time someone has approached you about a director opportunity, the nominating and governance committees have determined the criteria for the new board member, considered many people, and narrowed the list down to a few individuals.
What qualifications do you need to become a board member? There are many answers to this question but the qualities of a potential board member often outweigh formal qualifications or board directors courses. Board governance training is essential simply because you need to know how boards work.
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The ICD offers formal director education programs delivered nationally and short courses designed by directors, for directors on topical governance issues affecting both directors and Boards. We invite you to explore all of our offerings to find the course that fits your needs.
