INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS
It is critical that senior executives and directors of quality are informed, connected and armed to meet the modern challenges of directorship and leading a company.
The Institute of Directors offers practical governance courses which are developed with directors and presented by practising directors aimed at existing directors and senior executives who report into a board. By attending these courses you will be able to challenge ideas, ask hard questions, and offer a different perspective at the board table.
ADDRESS
Mezzanine Floor, 50 Customhouse Quay, Wellington, or PO Box 25253, Featherston Street, Wellington 6146.
CONTACT
0800 846 369 to discuss a course to strengthen your governance skills.
Website: www.iod.org.nz/Director-Development
COURSES:
Courses are available online and in numerous locations around New Zealand.
Company Directors’ Course
Ensure you have what it takes • This premium five day Company Directors’ Course develops your skill to ensure good governance. • Facilitated by directors who have 'been there,
done that.' • You will be inspired by the personal experiences
of your high performing peers. • Build your future networking community. • You have the option to sit the Chartered Member
Assessment. • You will gain the confidence in knowing that you have what it takes.
Who should attend? Ideal for directors, or senior executives who report into a board or who want to develop their career.
Location: 19 course options available in Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown.
Duration: Five days, residential and nonresidential course options are available.
For more information: www.iod.org.nz/cdc
Governance Essentials
As a director you are accountable, with this course you will understand the responsibilities of a board and the individual directors. You will understand the fundamental roles, board relationships, robust processes, good decision-making and the operations of a board.
Who should attend? Aspiring or new directors embarking on a governance career and senior executives who want to interact with their board more effectively.
Location: 14 courses available around the country in Albany, Auckland Airport, Central Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch. For more information: www.iod.org.nz/governance-essentials
Finance Essentials
Everyone around the board table is responsible for overseeing financial information and processes. Both of these are critical elements for holding an organisation to account. This course is focused on practical application using relevant exercises from a director’s perspective.
Who should attend? Aspiring or new directors embarking on a governance career and senior executives who want to interact with their board more effectively, as well as more experienced directors upskilling in finance.
Location: 11 courses available in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin. For more information: www.iod.org.nz/finance-essentials
Strategy Essentials
As a director, one of your roles is to participate in a meaningful way in the formulation of organisation strategy. This course will help you to actively participate in this process, encourage ‘big picture’ thinking and steer your organisation to a better future.
Who should attend? Aspiring or new directors embarking on a governance career and senior executives who want to interact with their board more effectively.
Location: six courses available in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. For more information: www.iod.org.nz/strategy-essentials