Reply to: Institute of Directors

[original PM]

A contract ba we have is in it.

Seems to think it makes him an expert on everything.

It doesn't.

[mudskipper]

No idea. If so, then maybe that's worth it. Mudskipper?

IPSE had a partnership with Neardesk, but I don't believe that's a current offering (it was hardly used by members). Alternatives are being looked at.

[MarillionFan]

Don't you get this with IPSE membership as well?

No idea. If so, then maybe that's worth it. Mudflapper?

[vwdan]

Well just looked this thread,up as searching for some benefits.

A colleague of mine has said that being a member gives you access to Regus offices to use hotdesking for ten days per month as well as lounge access at airports for the money as well.

This does seem to be accurate, but I cannot confirm how much of Regus you can use. Anyone confirm this?

Forget it, mate - you can't sleep in them. You'll have to stick to the car.

[cojak]

Well just looked this thread,up as searching for some benefits.

A colleague of mine has said that being a member gives you access to Regus offices to use hotdesking for ten days per month as well as lounge access at airports for the money as well.

This does seem to be accurate, but I cannot confirm how much of Regus you can use. Anyone confirm this?

Don't you get this with IPSE membership as well?

[MarillionFan]

Well just looked this thread,up as searching for some benefits.

A colleague of mine has said that being a member gives you access to Regus offices to use hotdesking for ten days per month as well as lounge access at airports for the money as well.

This does seem to be accurate, but I cannot confirm how much of Regus you can use. Anyone confirm this?

[TheFaQQer]

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 agree - if you are looking to do any of their training, then it's worth being a member so that you get that discount. Also access to the research library may be something that some people want more than the typical BoS contractor, but that's included in the membership as well.

Networking is the important thing - someone on the training course I went on has potentially got an NED role lined up, based on a conversation over dinner that evening.

And the food there is quite good, and reasonable value too

[NotAllThere]

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

If it's 3K per person per day, then it's got to be a valuable training course.

A guy I was at university with, after a few years of employment went contracting. Then he set up a consultancy with three other contractors. Eventually sold said consultancy for £15M. He went back to university and got a degree and masters in psychology. Now he's set himself up as a leader trainer and charges ~£3000 per day. And he's still a complete numpty.

[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.

[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]

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

[FatLazyContractor]

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

HTH

[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!

[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.

[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