CIPD - NEDs, boards and corporate governance

CIPD Non-executive directors' resource

What is involved in taking on the role of non-executive director or charity trustee?

We offer here a series of introductory guides and case studies written by Solicitors Tim Waldron and Lucy Grey of Coffin Mew LLP.

Sets out the responsibilities and duties involved and describes the skills that are needed.

Includes the implications of the Companies Act 2006.

Describes the process that prospective directors should undertake and the induction and training of directors.

Information on corporate governance in the UK.

Describes how to run effective board meetings and evaluate board performance.

The duties, responsibilities and rewards of trusteeship. Board structure and the induction and training of trustees.

Case studies
Board-related issues with which non-executive directors and trustees may have to deal.

History of corporate governance
The development of corporate governance since 1992.