Institute of Directors

[Naaarwich]

Hello all,
Has anyone here been a member of the Institute of Directors? The first years fee is £625 and I cant see a way to justify that. Apart from whats on their website I just wanted to know if anyone here benefited in any way.

[mudskipper]

Hello all,
Has anyone here been a member of the Institute of Directors? The first years fee is £625 and I cant see a way to justify that. Apart from whats on their website I just wanted to know if anyone here benefited in any way.

Not a member, but I did one of their training days last week, and it was excellent. Members get quite a saving on the training, so if you were considering more than one of their courses, then it would probably be worth the membership fee.

I guess if you're wanting to make a career of being a serial NED, then the networking opportunities would be worth it too.

[Troll]

Not a member, but I did one of their training days last week, and it was excellent. Members get quite a saving on the training, so if you were considering more than one of their courses, then it would probably be worth the membership fee.

I guess if you're wanting to make a career of being a serial NED, then the networking opportunities would be worth it too.

I'm curious as to what training relevant to one man bands the IoD could provide

[NotAllThere]

I'm curious as to what training relevant to one man bands the IoD could provide

Some are relevant. List of courses & qualifications | IoD

[mudskipper]

I'm curious as to what training relevant to one man bands the IoD could provide

The training wasn't related to my day job, although clearly there's some overlap in terms of your legal obligations as a director of a company. But relevant if you're looking for, or have, a board level role.

[Troll]

Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction Certificate in Company Direction for Finance Professionals Nope
Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction - Scotland Nope Is there one for England?

Diploma in Company Direction Nope can't see any need

Developing Board Performance Nope other member of the board (wifey) does exactly as she is told

Exam Support

Certificate Examination Prep Sessions Certificate Examination Prep Sessions - Exeter Bet that's a fun course!

Certificate Webinar Session

Your Role on the Board Earn money, minimise expenses and drink lots of booze

Role of the Company Chairman Role of the Company Secretary make me lots of cups of tea / coffee s*x on demand & stop bloody spending!
Role of the Finance Director Role of the Managing Director Earn money, minimise expenses and drink lots of booze
Role of the Non-Executive Director Role of the Executive PA make me lots of cups of tea / coffee s*x on demand & stop bloody spending!


Directors' Skills

Business Presentation Skills Chairing Meetings Effectively mine are already very well received!

Coaching Skills for Directors Developing Strategic Thinking bolloxs!

Negotiating Skills for Directors Inspirational Leadership maximise rate!

Keys to Personal Effectiveness Social Media Strategy for Directors Stay off Facebook, don't connect to Agents in LinkedIn!

[FatLazyContractor]

To me, it is just a dating website at director level.

HTH

[mudskipper]

Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction Certificate in Company Direction for Finance Professionals Nope
Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction - Scotland Nope Is there one for England?

Diploma in Company Direction Nope can't see any need

Developing Board Performance Nope other member of the board (wifey) does exactly as she is told

Exam Support

Certificate Examination Prep Sessions Certificate Examination Prep Sessions - Exeter Bet that's a fun course!

Certificate Webinar Session

Your Role on the Board Earn money, minimise expenses and drink lots of booze

Role of the Company Chairman Role of the Company Secretary make me lots of cups of tea / coffee s*x on demand & stop bloody spending!
Role of the Finance Director Role of the Managing Director Earn money, minimise expenses and drink lots of booze
Role of the Non-Executive Director Role of the Executive PA make me lots of cups of tea / coffee s*x on demand & stop bloody spending!


Directors' Skills

Business Presentation Skills Chairing Meetings Effectively mine are already very well received!

Coaching Skills for Directors Developing Strategic Thinking bolloxs!

Negotiating Skills for Directors Inspirational Leadership maximise rate!

Keys to Personal Effectiveness Social Media Strategy for Directors Stay off Facebook, don't connect to Agents in LinkedIn!

Sounds good - pad it out a bit and sell it to 20 people for a grand a day each

[Troll]

Sounds good - pad it out a bit and sell it to 20 people for a grand a day each

Seems to be a very modern trend - market & sell courses for what used to be termed common sense

And of course HR (and agents) love it as tick boxes for consideration for roles

[mudskipper]

Seems to be a very modern trend - market & sell courses for what used to be termed common sense

And of course HR (and agents) love it as tick boxes for consideration for roles

As I say, the course I did really was excellent.