London, 20th December 2016 – Seldom has “A Seat at the Table” mattered more. As 2016 draws to a close, Corporate Boards face enormous uncertainty – macro-economic, societal, geopolitical. Against this backdrop, Corporate Boards need access to the best talent which will be diverse.
Fidelio’s “A Seat at the Table” Programme addresses this need. Next held on Wednesday 6th – Thursday 7th September 2017, the Programme enables female Executives and Directors to develop their presence and voice at the Top Table and to take charge of their Board careers.
The business landscape is being redrawn by politics. Populism targets big business; in response the government wants better governance. In the UK alone, over recent months, we have seen the Hampton-Alexander and Parker reviews setting more demanding diversity targets; the Financial Reporting Council’s Report on Corporate Culture and the Role of Boards; and the Corporate Governance Reform Green Paper signalling the government’s intent to shake up Board governance.
As the cards are being thrown in the air, talented women have both a responsibility and an opportunity to take “A Seat at the Table“ and to make a difference. Fidelio has responded with our distinctive two-day Programme which is fast-learning, high impact and intensely practical and focuses on the key questions facing this generation of female Directors:
1) How to ensure my voice will be heard at the Board table and that I can contribute fully and effectively to the complex decision-making and strategy that will be the order of the day in 2017?
2) How do I allocate my time to have greatest impact and to achieve corporate and personal goals?
3) How do I shape my Board career? How best to gain external Board experience while in a major Executive role; what is the optimal Board portfolio; and how do I ensure that I am on the radar screen for key Board appointments?
By addressing these questions, talented women are better able to succeed at the Top Table and, importantly, to take charge of their Board careers.
In September 2017, Fidelio will once again bring together a select group of women, both Executive and Non-Executive Directors, from a range of sectors, functional backgrounds and geographies. “A Seat at the Table“ is now in its fourth iteration and the Alumni network links female Directors across the globe, contributing to the pipeline of female CEOs and Chairs.
Building on Fidelio’s success in 2016 we will again be hosting “A Seat at the Table” at the impressive Leeds Castle, Kent, UK, on Wednesday 6th – Thursday 7th September 2017. Places are limited and the final registration date is 31st May 2017.
If the above questions on Board effectiveness and shaping a Board career resonate, or you wish find out more about the “A Seat at the Table“ Programme, please contact Luke Main.
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 Chairs. 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, continental Europe and Africa.
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 has begun for “A Seat at the Table“ , Wednesday 6th – Thursday 7th September 2017.
The delegate enrolment fee is £7,500 plus VAT for this two day residential programme at Leeds Castle, Kent, UK. Places are limited and final registration is 31st May 2017.
About Fidelio
Fidelio Partners is an international Board Development and Executive Search consultancy. We build and develop Boards and 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 Chairs 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 visit our website: Fidelio Partners Board Development and Executive Search or contact info@fideliopartners.com.