London, 30th June 2016 – Fidelio’s “A Seat at the Table” programme for Senior Female Executives focusses on succeeding to the top table and at the top table. Our next Programme takes place on 13th – 14th September at Leeds Castle, UK.
Geo-political risk is currently high on the Board agenda. Fidelio’s “A Seat at the Table” programme previously debated the role of the Board in the run up to the UK Referendum; in September we will explore how to navigate the resulting political, regulatory and economic uncertainty and what it means to sit at the Top Table in the Referendum aftermath.
To guide us through the Board’s role in navigating geo-political risk, we will be joined in September by Sir Richard Shirreff, former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, NATO. Following a distinguished career in the British Army, with leadership roles across several major theatres of war, Richard served as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, NATO from 2011 to 2014. Richard brings first-hand experience of the tectonic geo-political plates that are shifting and which represent major threats, as well as opportunities, for business.
Developing the theme of Boards and crisis, we will also be joined by David Pearl, former Deputy Company Secretary, BP, who brings insights from one of the largest corporate crises this century, Deepwater Horizon. Through case studies based on first-hand experience, “A Seat at the Table” provides participants with unrivalled insight into the extraordinary pressures on Directors in times of great uncertainty.
In times of turmoil it is critically important to have the right people with the necessary skills at the Top Table, be it the Board or Executive Committee. Through “A Seat at the Table”, Fidelio contributes to ensuring robust and diverse leadership teams and developing the female CEOs and Chairmen of tomorrow.
To achieve this, we focus on five attributes of leadership which are critical to success at the Top Table:
1. Understanding the complexity of stakeholder and shareholder expectations for the leadership team
2. A firm grasp of governance, including formal and informal power structures
3. Presence and authority; personal impact; the ability to influence
4. Reinforcing networks; networks of support and networks of reciprocity
5. Resilience under extreme pressure
Notes to Editors:
The Programme – “A Seat at the Table” is a unique two day programme around the Board table providing insight into complexity and Board effectiveness, as well as the route to the Boardroom. The goal is to increase female representation at the Top Table and develop tomorrow’s female CEOs and Chairmen. Participants are Senior Female Executives and Directors with extensive leadership experience along with the ambition and potential to become highly effective Board Directors. To date we have welcomed women from leading FTSE 100 and international companies – including from the US and continental Europe.
Participants in “A Seat at the Table” leave with practical tools to help them succeed, including:
- a framework for understanding leadership structures and styles;
- a mirror for personal presence including within a group dynamic; and
- a road map of critical networks and milestones, in order to achieve their professional and personal objectives.
“A Seat at the Table” – the feedback:
- “very rich in content, a great blend of technical aspects, softer skills and confidence building … An excellent Board readiness programme” – CEO, Major Subsidiary, Global Financial Services Company
- “practically narrowed the gap between my current position and the Board […] demystifying being on the Board” – Head of Leadership and Learning, Multinational Industrial Company
- “the best concentrated injection of development and learning that I have ever had … It hits the mark perfectly” – FTSE 100 Group HR Executive
Enrolment continues for a limited number of places for the Tuesday 13th – Wednesday 14th September 2016 “A Seat at the Table” Programme; enrolment will start shortly for the 2017 “A Seat at the Table” Programme to be held on Tuesday 14th – Wednesday 15th March 2017.
The delegate enrolment fee is £7,500 plus VAT for this two day residential programme.
About Fidelio
Fidelio Partners is an international Board Development and Executive Search consultancy. We build and develop leadership teams that are well placed to handle complexity and change, and are strongly positioned to engage with shareholders and stakeholders.
Through Search and Development we build leadership teams that are effective in:
- Sustaining corporate reputation and maintaining the licence to operate
- Securing on-going access to capital
- And thereby increasing the value of the business
Diversity is hardwired into every aspect of Fidelio’s approach to building and developing leadership teams. Fidelio is recognised for its fresh thinking and providing practical solutions for Chairmen and CEOs in meeting this vital challenge.
Our highly qualified, in-house research capability is based in London and delivers Search and Development internationally.
Fidelio is committed to building diverse and highly effective Boards and Executive teams. For further information please contact info@fideliopartners.com.