Fundamentally

Directors' Workshop

Less than 15% of UK directors have been trained to do their job. This workshop puts the various responsibilities into a coherent model such that all aspects are managed without duplication or omission. The principles explained in the workshop are appropriate for companies of any size

For the link to a pamphlet describing the day, please click on:

Download 1_directors_masterclass_pamphlet.pdf

Please get back in touch if you want more details

What is your rightful position?

Few directors have been properly selected for the job; for many, their appointment has been due to being liked or a lucky decision.

To identify your starting point for board membership, please click on Download board_selection_diagnostic.xls

This provides the basis for your promotion campaign; however to be fully effective you will need additional selection tools. Contact steve@ascot-interactive.com for more details

Why Company Directors Are Often Untrained

The role of the majority of directors is to take a company into the future, yet many are bogged down by reporting and compliance - backward-looking activities that detract from the real job of making progress and ensuring sustainability.

Training offered by the majority of organisations is directed to compliance and reporting because there's an established syllabus [the regulations] and it doesn't need a lot of thought; in short - it's boring.

For a more reasoned argument, have a look at: Download climbing_the_greasy_pole.pdf

You might also enjoy as a bit of background this other posting: http://fundamentally.typepad.com/blog/files/four_types_of_person.pdf

Gender Balance in Management

There is a case to be made that the right balance of different gender types at Board level can be very beneficial in delivering optimum results.

The balance can be adjusted according to economic circumstances; or to meet the specific needs of the organisation, it's market sector or it's particular strategic focus.

A short summary can be found at:

Download itati_gender_relations.pdf

Posted by Steve Mullins 7th May 2008