The Role of the NED in Risk and Strategy

October 22, 2024 - 12:00 pm

Virtual, Zoom

The Role of the NED in Risk and Strategy

Define Yourself as a Strategic Guardian of Governance

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) play a pivotal role in guiding organisations toward sustainable success.

As guardians of governance, NEDs must understand the interplay between risk and strategy while possessing the foresight to navigate unprecedented challenges.

 

Who is this Course For?

You will benefit from this course if you are looking to:

  • Master strategic decision-making with actionable frameworks and real-world case studies

  • Sharpen your ability to identify and manage risks with precision and confidence

  • Deepen your understanding of the NED's critical role in governance, seamlessly incorporating risk management

  • Enhance your personal risk strategy, aligning it with your leadership style and organisational objectives

  • Gain exclusive insights into risk from an SME perspective, exploring the most pressing risks and effective mitigation strategies

 

What are the Benefits?

Our specialised programme is crafted with the discerning NED in mind.

This course equips NEDs with essential skills for navigating an increasingly complex risk landscape marked by technological disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties.

NEDs must be prepared to understand, anticipate, and address these challenges.

Our modules cover critical aspects of risk, from assessing personal risk tolerance to defining the board’s role in shaping and protecting organisational strategy.

Interactive workshop sessions cover:

  1. Personal Risk Strategy: Learn to create effective decision-making strategies
  2. The Board’s Role in Strategy and Risk: Examine the crucial role of the board in shaping strategy and managing risk
  3. Governance and Risk: Delve into the complex relationship between governance and risk
  4. Risk Identification and Assessment: Discover practical methods for identifying and assessing risks
  5. Mitigating Risk through Strategy: Understand how strategic decisions can effectively mitigate risk
  6. ERM Framework: Master risk management with the Enterprise Risk Management framework
  7. Practical Case Studies: Apply your knowledge through real-world case studies
  8. SME Perspective on Risk: Gain insights into risk management specific to small and medium-sized enterprises

 

About the Course

You will embark on a transformative journey, featuring expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies. By the end, you’ll master strategic risk management and confidently guide your board toward resilience and success.

The course includes:

  • Two 3-hour live virtual sessions.
  • Maximum 15 participants.

Join us to gain the knowledge and skills to excel as a NED in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Preparation is key to your success. Let’s navigate the future together.

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Meet Your Facilitator

Ruth Odih

Ruth Odih

Ruth is a respected authority in corporate governance. As a faculty member at the Corporate Governance Institute and an educator with Duke Corporate Education, she combines academic rigour with practical experience to nurture the future cadre of Non-Executive Directors (NEDs). As a member of the NED Network Advisory Board, Ruth plays a crucial role in supporting senior executives transitioning into NED roles and keeps seasoned directors informed on the latest boardroom trends. With a rich background spanning multiple industries, Ruth offers clients invaluable guidance on their NED journeys, providing actionable insights into risk management and the development of effective board-level strategies.