Directors Development Programme Accelerator

Lead with Governance, Financial Clarity and Strategic Purpose

Start Date

Location

Available

Price per attendee

29 June 2026 - 3 July 2026

Manchester

10 remaining spaces

£4,250.00+VAT

13 July 2026 - 16 July 2026

Virtual

10 remaining spaces

£3,250.00+VAT

10 August 2026 - 14 August 2026

London

10 remaining spaces

£4,250.00+VAT

Day One: The Role of the Company Director and the Board

The distinction between management and directorship — understanding when to operate in ‘director mode’
Director statutory responsibilities and personal liability under the Companies Act
Corporate governance principles and what effective governance looks like in practice
AI and its implications for governance frameworks
Strategies for a high-performing board, including the critical 96-hour window around board meetings

Day Two: Finance for Non-Finance Directors

Aligning financial strategy with overall organisational strategy
Understanding the drivers of financial performance — above and below the line
Reading and interrogating financial statements with confidence
Assessing organisational financial health: seven key indicators
Responding when the business is behind plan: priorities and interventions
Translating strategy into measurable financial results, including the power of marginal gains
Scenario planning as a board-level tool

Day Three: Productivity through AI and Digital Innovation

Harnessing technology and innovation to accelerate organisational growth
Assessing digital capabilities and identifying opportunities for value creation
Exploring emerging technologies and evaluating their limitations and potential
Ethical and societal dimensions of AI: cybersecurity, GDPR, reputational risk, and digital upskilling
Data-intensive digitalisation: understanding risk and data protection responsibilities
Board-level decision-making in the context of technology adoption

Day Four: The Strategic Leader

The director’s role in forming, communicating, and delivering organisational strategy
Building future-proof strategy through organisational alignment and execution clarity
Applying strategic planning frameworks within a board context
Analysing internal and external environments using board-relevant tools
Managing strategic change and maintaining alignment with governance priorities

Day Five: Strategic Marketing and Communications for leaders

The director’s role in shaping and sustaining organisational culture
Building trust, psychological safety, and genuine engagement across the organisation
The relationship between culture, strategy, and business performance
Leading effectively across diverse, multi-generational, and hybrid workforces
Aligning cultural priorities with organisational critical success factors