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Who is this for

Current and aspiring non-executive directors in businesses, not-for-profits and the public sector.

What you will get

• Comprehensive understanding of the role of a non-executive director.
• Clarity about the key attributes of an effective NED and how you can develop these skills.
• Contextual awareness of how to apply your knowledge and skills to board room challenges in different organisations.
• Structured knowledge of legal, regulatory and personal responsibilities and current governance guidelines.
• Practical understanding of how to secure a non-executive position.
• Greater confidence in pursuing a non-executive placement and creating your ‘portfolio career’.
• Firsthand experience and advice from world-leading Cranfield faculty, board experts, authors and executive search professionals.
• Network of high-profile peer executives and contributing experts to support you in your future NED career.

What you will experience

A practical and comprehensive programme, designed to help senior executives succeed in non-executive positions across private organisations, not-for-profits and the public sector. Whether you’re a current or aspiring NED, during the programme you will gain insights, confidence and deeper understanding of the multifaceted and challenging nature of the non-executive directors’ role.

Delivered by renowned Cranfield faculty, world-leading board experts and executive search professionals, if offers first-hand experience and advice during key topic discussions, reviews, interactive sessions, and a networking dinner with an inspirational guest speaker. You will also experience valuable peer to peer networking and learning with other senior executives.

Unique and practical programme features

• Enhance your profile and develop your portfolio career through holistic insights into the NED role.
• Experience Cranfield’s renowned faculty and world-leading board experts, drawing on their research, thought leadership and global perspective on key issues.
• Peer to peer networking with other high-profile executives, learning from and supporting each other in your NED careers.

Programme Director

Ian White

Concessions

20% discount (tuition fee only) for Cranfield School of Management Alumni who have attended one of our eligible leadership programmes.

Apply for a charity scholarship place (tuition fee only) on the programme if you currently work within a third sector organisation – . Details of selection criteria and application process are here.

Accommodation options and prices

Tuition, course materials,  and lifelong access to Alumni Membership benefits are included in the price of this course.

Location and travel

Cranfield School of Management is situated in Bedfordshire close to the border with Buckinghamshire. 

The School is located almost midway between the towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes and is conveniently situated between junctions 13 and 14 of the M1.

London Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports are 30, 90 and 90 minutes respectively by car, offering superb connections to and from just about anywhere in the world.

For further location and travel details

Location Address

Cranfield Management Development Centre
Wharley End
Cranfield
Bedford.
MK43 0HG