Institute of Directors Scotland
Championing Professionalism in the Boardroom
Securing an NXD position in the Public Sector
9th April 2015
Why public appointments?There are three main reasons why people seek appointment as a non-executive director (NXD) in the public sector in Scotland:
· a desire to contribute to the work of public bodies that have a significant impact on our daily lives
· a recognition that these governance appointments are excellent ways to develop skills and experience as a non-executive director
· the fact that appointment can be a springboard to a portfolio NXD career
These reasons aren’t mutually exclusive - individuals may well have several reasons for seeking a public appointment. How should they go about it? The public sector landscape can appear cluttered and confusing. What’s the difference between regulated and unregulated ministerial appointments? Are all public appointments ministerial appointments? How many are there? What sort of public sector bodies appoint NXDs? Which positions are paid? How do you find out what’s available? And how can you navigate your way through the appointments process?
This workshop will provide answers to these questions and more, and will give practical guidance on enhancing your application and interview performance. It will also shed light on the work of a public NXD, with input from the coal face!
Who should attend?
Executives seeking appointment as a non-executive director; representatives from businesses seeking external development for executives through non-executive appointments and non-executive directors who wish to widen their portfolios
Workshop content
· the range of public appointments available
· the role, responsibilities challenges and opportunities of a public sector NXD
· assessing your board responsibilities
· where to look for suitable appointments
· the variety of assessment tools and techniques used
· how best to present yourself at application and thereafter
· how to prepare for your first board meeting
A mix of input, discussion and practical examples and exercises will help reinforce the workshop messages and one-to-one advice after the workshop will be available when you find a position for which you’d like to apply.
Benefits
Participation may help you:
· determine if a public sector NXD is for you
· secure a public sector NXD position
· develop your board presence
Workshop leader
Karen Carlton was Scotland’s first Commissioner for Public Appointments, responsible for regulating ministerial appointments to Scotland’s public body boards. She was a founding NXD of a UK-wide public body, the Broadcast Equality and Training Regulator, is the past Chair of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and is the Chair of the Nominations Committee of the Chartered Insurance Institute. She has extensive experience of Scotland’s pubic appointments process .
Costs
· IoD Members’ early booking discount when received by 31st December 2014 - £250 plus VAT
· All other bookings - IoD Members- £325 plus VAT
- Non-IoD members - £350 plus VAT
· Companies with fewer than 100 employees may be eligible for a 50% grant via Skills Development Scotland’s Flexible Training Opportunities programme. Individuals may be eligible for Individual Learning Account funding. For further information go to www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/our-services/services-for-employers/training/flexible-training-opportunities.aspx
DELEGATE DETAILS
NXD position in the Public Sector / Number of places required
Edinburgh – 9th April 205 @ Royal Scots Club, 29 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE
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