Workshop
Details regarding Violet training appear below. Prospective Members are welcome to come to the Master Classes at no charge, provided they accept Violet's standard terms and conditions. At the Non Executive Director Training Master Classes, you will meet other Violets who have secured roles and continue to take advantage of the Non-Executive Director Training Course Programme. Please call 020 7989 7989 to book yourself onto the next course and discover how to secure an exciting new career.Please scroll down to see next course and previous course contents and comments about women board members who have attended. Thank you.
Women Board Members and Non Executive Directors
| Date | Overview |
|---|---|
| Thursday 23rd May 2013, Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, 20 Mercer Street, London WC2H 9HD, UK |
London 10.30-14.30 Corporate Governance and Committees. Insuring yourself against risk, securing the right (and profitable) roles and how to "interview" better than ever before (a repeat of one of our most popular course in 2012) co-hosted by DWF Lawyers, London |
| Thursday 25th April 2013, London | Holborn Bars, London 10.30-15.00 Financials for Non Financial Non Executive Directors (a repeat of our most popular course in 2012) co-hosted by Grant Thornton. Holborn Bars, 138-142 Holborn, London, EC1N 2NQ |
| Wednesday 27th March 2013, London, UK | Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London 10.30-15.00 The absolute way to secure your first Non Executive Directorship - you will be amazed with the techniques and results - suitable for an Non Executive Director seeking her first well paid, enjoyable position. |
| Monday 17th December 2012, Bristol, UK | IOD, Orchard Street, Bristol 10.30-14.30 Five proven techniques to secure your first Non-Executive Directorship "A great session with lots of lively debate and some very rewarding comments posted on the Testimonials page" |
| Wednesday 21st November 2012, London, UK | Institute of Directors, 123 Pall Mall (not the main building), London SW1Y 5ED 10.30-15.00 Five proven techniques to secure your first Non-Executive Directorship Great fun and educational session with lots of contribution form the 20 women board members in attendance. Very inventive of one to use a Non Fattening Chocolate theme in the Board Meeting! |
| Wednesday 17th October 2012 | Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED 10.30-15.00 Corporate Governance and Committees, Insuring yourself against risk, securing the right (and profitable) roles and how to "interview" better than ever before. A great day with fantastic presentations by a Corporate Lawyer and a Litigation Lawyer who passed on some fantastic tips to the Non-Executive Directors. |
| Tuesday 18th September 2012 from 1030 to 1500 Telephone 020 7989 7989 to book yourself on it! First course is free of charge |
Hilton Metropole Hotel, 225 Edgware Road London W2 1JU 10.30-15.00 How to add value (capital and profit) as a Non-Executive Director and how to convey this value during an interview 1. PRESENTATION How to add value as a Non-Executive Director Ten real life experiences and tips from a veteran, how to convey value during an interview and differentiate yourself, preparation of Board Meetings where you aim to add demonstrable value, how to make clear points effectively, how to bring the Board together after a difficult and challenging debate, how to justify your fees on a sustainable basis and how to leave the Board always "wanting more" of your contribution. 2. MASTER CLASS Value adding techniques for Non-Executive Directors and Women Board Members in an interview and in the Board Room i. The basics ii. How to be prepared to make a point iii. When to add value iv. Why your contribution is valuable v. Why you should not be afraid vi. Ten value adding points all Non-Executive Directors can use vii. Overview 3. ROLE PLAY Mock Board Meeting A scenario will be set and positions appointed. Each potential Non-Executive will be required to act as a highly qualified Non-executive Director and as such, act challenging questions, provoke debate, observe the other Board Members (their body language, non-verbal prompts) and help to bring the topic to a successful and timely close, as if it were part of a full day’s Board Meeting Agenda with other business to follow and work through. 4. FEEDBACK AND CLOSE Debrief of the day, how it met expectations, details of the next course and action points. Note of interest: One of Mark Mills' other companies Comerga - click here to see website has clients who require Non-Executive Directors as part of a "grooming" exercise towards exit and it might be worth checking out here. In addition, new roles have been posted at Violet Companies With Offers page |
| Wednesday 4th July 2012 | Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED 10.30-15.00 Accounts for Non-Executive Directors (plus some fun stuff!) 1. PRESENTATION: Non-Executive Director roles – A general overview Real life experience and stories from a veteran, how remunerative non executive roles can be, how to find them, preparation of CV, Website, Personal Appearance, why is the company appointing a Non-Executive Director, negotiations, Violet’s unique approach to securing Non Executive roles and Mark Mills' other company Comerga - click here to see website whose clients require Non-Executive Directors (all will be explained) and your “brand” 2. MASTER CLASS Accounting for Non-Financially trained Non-Executive Directors i. The basics ii. Profit and Loss iii. Balance Sheet iv. Cash Flow v. What to look for vi. Danger signs vii. Overview 3. ROLE PLAY Mock Board Meeting : A scenario will be set and positions appointed. Each potential Non-Executive will be required to act as a highly qualified Non-executive Director and as such, act challenging questions, provoke debate, observe the other Board Members (their body language, non-verbal prompts) and help to bring the topic to a successful and timely close, as if it were part of a full day’s Board Meeting Agenda with other business to follow and work through. 4. FEEDBACK AND CLOSE Debrief of the day, how it met expectations, details of the next course and action points. Thank you to those 24 women board members who attended another successful Master Class held in London yesterday. As is now usual, the highlight was the “Mock Board meeting” which addressed a very serious topic and was great fun. Our thanks also goes to Andrew Mead of KPMG for his informative session on Accounts for Non-Financially trained Non-Executive Directors. |
| Tuesday 29th May 2012 | Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London, 09:30-14.30 **Please note this change of date and venue** MASTERCLASS: The Key Board Issues – Strategy, Performance, Risk and People 1. PRESENTATION: i. Why is Strategy so important to the Board? ii. What defines a good strategy? iii. Who should set, manage and measure the Strategy? iv. What to do when the Strategy is flawed? v. Measuring Performance from the Board Room vi. Who measures what and why? vii. What information do you need? viii. Dealing with poor performance. ix. Risks and NEDs (full course later in year) x. People, People People 2. ROLE PLAY - Strategy i. Separate into groups and define a new Strategy regarding an acquisition ii. Rejoin the main group and share one or two Strategic thoughts in front of the whole group, then to discuss how to improve 3. DISCUSSION regarding Strategic Challenges faced by Companies and setting the Non-Executive Directors' expectations. 4. ROLE PLAY – Mock Board Meeting: Now a Violet favourite. A topic will be picked, a CEO and CFO will be nominated, Mark Mills will be Chairman and you will be the Non-Executive Directors, challenging the Board and working through a topic. If the Mock Board Meetings from March and April 2012 are anything to go by, after many fits of laughter, everybody will learn a lot! 5. FEEDBACK AND CLOSE Course by Mark Mills. Thank you to those who attended another successful Master Class held in London today. As is now usual, the highlight was the “Mock Board meeting” which addressed a very serious topic and provoked howls of laughter!! I can’t wait for the next course on 4th July in London at our new venue, the Institute of Directors at 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED Women Board Members are welcome to come along to one course with no charge and no obligation and discover how pro-active Non-Executive Director Training will lead to fulfilling and rewarding careers as Non-Executive Directors. Please call 020 7989 7989 to book yourself onto the next Master Class. |
| Wednesday 25th April 2012 | One Alfred Place, 10:30-15.30 1. PRESENTATION: Securing your first Non-Executive Director role – What are Companies looking for? i. Real life experience and stories from a veteran ii. What to avoid iii. Preparation – CV, Wesbite, Appearance iv. Managing expectations v. Why are they appointing a Non-Executive Director vi. Negotiations vii. Violet’s unique approach to securing Non Executive roles viii. Personal Presentation and your “brand” 2. ROLE PLAY/MASTERCLASS Interviews i. Separate into groups practice specific interview questions ii. Rejoin the main group and share one or two interview questions to each attendee in front of the whole group, then to discuss how to improve 3. ROLE PLAY – Mock Board Meeting: Your first Board Meeting – Rules of Engagement i. What to expect ii. Boardroom etiquette and behaviour iii. Tips and Techniques iv. What else do I need to know? 4. FEEDBACK AND CLOSE Course by Mark Mills. Thank you to those who attended. Great fun and everybody's contribution was fantastic. |
| Thursday 15th March 2012 | One Alfred Place, 09:30-14.30 1. PRESENTATION: Interview Techniques – What are Boards looking for? i. Experience ii. Skills iii. Personal Qualities iv. Motivation v. Ability to Challenge vi. Team Fit vii. Industry Experience viii. Diversity ix. Personal Presentation 2. ROLE PLAY/MASTERCLASS Interviews i. Separate into groups of 3 to practice specific interview questions ii. Rejoin the main group and VM/MM to give one or two interview questions to each attendee in front of the whole group, then to discuss how to improve 3. PRESENTATION: Taking up your first role – Rules of Engagement i. How do I add value as a NED? ii. Boardroom etiquette and behaviour iii. What should I expect in the role? iv. What do I need to know? The Course was a great success - thank you to those who attended. |