news 9 Boardroom masterclass launches


A new programme developed by Portsmouth Business School and supported by the Institute of Directors (IoD) promises to be a masterclass in developing boardroom skills


The Boardroom Talent Course begins in Portsmouth next February and over 10 sessions will provide business owners, current and aspiring directors and those new to leadership with the tools they need to become talented and professional directors.


Those who book by December 21 will benefit from a substantial early-bird discount which has been made available to the University through the Higher Education Innovation Fund.


Participants will learn practical and solutions- oriented skills they can put into action from the start. Topics covered include strategic thinking, operations strategy, financial management, risk and crisis management, governance, board dynamics, leadership and management and problem solving.


Developed to help current and future leaders, it will add value to their businesses and enhance their understanding of the key legal responsibilities of directors. It will give them the confidence to lead and manage and create opportunities through their enhanced knowledge. It will also open doors to building


Gary Jeffries, MD of Hughes Ellard and Local Enterprise Partnership board member, said: “This course can help those who wish to extend their skills as part of their personal development as well as prepare those who aspire to progress their career.“


David Smith, associate dean, Portsmouth Business School, said: “The hard-edge experience of practicing directors combined with the high-level knowledge of the Business School, is a great feature of this course, and should add real value for participants.“


The course runs for 10 fortnightly sessions from 4-8pm at Lakeside 1000 starting on Wednesday, February 26.


Leadership experts from Portsmouth Business School will teach the Boardroom Talent Course


strong working relationships with others at board level.


Grant Harrison, IoD ambassador, said: “A significant challenge for those running small and medium-sized businesses is that they often don’t know what they don’t know. This course is designed to cover all the bases of effective leadership at director level.“


Details: bsro@port.ac.uk www.port.ac.uk/boardroomtalent


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Portsmouth Business School’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) will provide you with the opportunity to develop your strategic problem-solving skills whilst mastering the latest business knowledge and practice:


• Develop your management abilities • Benefit through innovative work-based learning • Generous scholarships • Taught part-time in two-day blocks over two years • Accredited by the Association of MBAs


To find out more about our wide range of degrees, come along to one of our regular open evenings – details of which can be found at www.showyoumeanbusiness.com.


‘Since graduating, I’ve applied much of what I have learnt through new challenging roles in the UK and internationally.’


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For more information or to apply:


T: +44 (0)23 9284 4888 E: mba.admissions@ port.ac.uk


W: www.port.ac.uk/mba


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