Boardroom Effectiveness

Running Time: 12 minutes

The films in the Learning a la Carte film series, which is part of the larger TakeAway Training series, describe fresh challenges, innovative solutions and give informed insights into the future of work. Featuring discussions between psychologist Peter Quarry and leading international experts, these programmes are ideal for learning centres, training sessions and managers' own bookshelves.

This film explores what board members can do to ensure maximum contribution to decision making. It examines how boards can stay in touch with the real business issues facing the organization. Key learning points include: relationship dynamics between senior management and the Board; integrating new board members into the business; how boards can evaluate their own performance against best practice; key skills and knowledge needed by board members; blocks to boards making high quality decisions. The programme features psychologist Peter Quarry, interviewing Stephen Schneider, Managing Director, CPS Ltd, UK.