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NEDs, boards and corporate governance

CIPD Non-executive directors' resource
  • NEDs, boards and corporate governance
    • Overview

Our introductory guides and case studies set out what is involved in taking on the role of non-executive director or charity trustee.
(Written by Lucy Grey, Solicitor, Coffin Mew LLP)
 
 
 
 
 
Board composition
Includes the implications of the Companies Act 2006.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Board performance
Describes how to run effective board meetings and evaluate board performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Case studies
Board-related issues with which non-executive directors and trustees may have to deal.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charity trustees
The duties, responsibilities and rewards of trusteeship. Board structure and the induction and training of trustees.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate governance
Information on corporate governance in the UK.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Due diligence and induction
Describes the process that prospective NEDs should follow and the induction and training of NEDs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
History of corporate governance
The development of corporate governance since 1992.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The NED role
Sets out the responsibilities and duties involved and describes the skills that are needed.