Books for Directors and Aspiring Directors

Books continue to be the most popular way of learning. Brefi Press specialises in comprehensive and easy access books for directors and boards. When you buy from The Directors Academy you immediately receive a link to a download version and in some cases, also an audio version. Books are then despatched post free (including internationally) by UK Royal Mail

CPD Guides for Directors and Boards - e-books
Author: Richard Winfield

Download Price: £4.95

CPD Guide to Becoming a Director

Joining a Board of Directors is a great honour. It enables you to make an enhanced contribution to the success of an organisation but it also involves responsibilities and risks.

This CPD Guide explains what you should consider before joining a board  and what to do when you first join a board and during your first 100 days.

Roles & Responsibilities of Directors

As a director you're expected to have a broad range of skills and experience, and a high level of awareness of current affairs; and where regulation and litigation are concerned ignorance is no excuse.

This CPD Guide introduces the UK Companies Act 2006 and explains the roles and responsibilities of different types of director.

CPD Guide to Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled. The boards of directors are responsible for the governance of their companies; the shareholders role is to appoint the directors and auditors.

This CPD Guide explains governance for different types of company and introduces stakeholder engagement, corporate social responsibility and ethics.

Checklists for Directors and Boards

These checklists have been complied as a handy guide to assist you in your

performance as a company director.

They cover all the things you need to know about being a director, how to perform effectively in committees and meetings, reports and accounts, dealing with stakeholder, and developing strategy.

CPD Guide to Running Effective Meetings

Many people complain about the amount of time they waste in  meetings, and yet meetings are essential for making decisions and monitoring progress.

This CPD Guide explains preparation, agendas, chairmanship, the secretary's roles, behaviours, minutes and environments. It concludes with a board meetings checklist.

Building Your Own Support Network

Our connections affect every aspect of our daily lives. How we feel, what we know, whom we marry, whether we fall ill, how  much money we make, and whether we vote all depend on the ties that bind us.

This CPD Guide explains how networks work, how to build your own support network, and what tools and processes are available to you.

CPD Guide to Networking as a Director

As a director of a specific organisation you will have a new context from which to view the world; even if you are a promoted executive director, your responsibility for trawling the information landscape should be different.

This CPD Guide helps you describe who you are, and explains how to network at events, build a personal brand and manage social media.

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