A comprehensive, executive-level programme designed to refine strategic leadership, master boardroom governance, and drive performance through values-aligned decision-making. This course moves beyond basic management theory to address the complex realities of fiduciary duty, capital allocation, and crisis leadership.
Are you ready to lead with authority, not just responsibility?
This one-day Director Training course transforms how you think, decide, and act in the boardroom. You’ll gain the clarity to distinguish manager from leader from director — and the confidence to apply the Cynefin framework when complexity hits. You’ll master fiduciary duties under the Companies Act, read financial statements like a strategist, and allocate capital with purpose — not just process.
Whether you attend an open course, book a closed group session, or opt for one-to-one coaching, you’ll walk away with six CPD hours and the tools to lead with integrity, insight, and impact.
This isn’t theory — it’s executive readiness, refined.
To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours1 Day9:00 - 5:00 for GroupsOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Distinguish clearly between the roles of Manager, Leader, and Director in complex environments.
Apply the Cynefin framework to categorise problems and select appropriate decision-making styles.
Understand and apply core fiduciary duties and legal responsibilities under the Companies Act.
Analyse financial statements beyond the P&L to make informed capital allocation decisions.
Navigate difficult conversations with assertiveness while preserving long-term relationships.
Lead organisational change through the 'Ladder of Inference' to separate facts from assumptions.
Develop a crisis management protocol for reputation protection in the 24-hour news cycle.
Implement a 'cumulative advantage' approach to retain core values and drive sustainable growth.
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 30 days, conduct a 'Life Audit' of your last 5 years to identify cumulative advantages and drags.
Identify one 'Zombie Project' or failing initiative and apply the 'Kill' script learned in the course.
Schedule a peer support session with another director to discuss your strategic challenges.
Reflect on what changed in your leadership approach and document one key insight.
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for professionals stepping into or already operating at director level who seek to strengthen their strategic impact and governance acumen. It is ideal for those responsible for guiding organisational direction, overseeing performance, and upholding fiduciary responsibilities in complex business environments.
This course is ideal for:
Aspiring directors preparing to transition into board-level or executive director roles
Current directors looking to refine their strategic decision-making and governance practices
Senior managers aiming to bridge the gap between operational leadership and directorial accountability
Functional heads (e.g., Finance, Operations, HR) seeking to align departmental strategy with organisational goals
Non-executive directors wishing to deepen their understanding of fiduciary duties and board effectiveness
Entrepreneurs and founders scaling their businesses who need to adopt formal governance structures
No prior experience needed
While the course is pitched at an executive level, it is accessible to professionals with substantial managerial experience who are ready to engage with director-level responsibilities. No formal qualifications are required, but a background in leadership or management will help delegates get the most from the programme.
What you will take away
Delegates will leave with enhanced confidence in their ability to lead at board level, make sound judgments under pressure, and contribute to long-term organisational success. You will gain practical insights that support ethical leadership, effective governance, and sustainable performance — equipping you to navigate complex challenges with clarity and integrity.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate per day for open public course
£449.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
