Overview

Our Director Development offering comprises a range of presentations that will equip prospective, newly appointed and experienced directors from all sizes of business, with the skills which bring immediate benefits both on a personal and professional basis, for individuals and boards.

Working ethically, professionally and effectively

The Institute of Directors in Southern Africa (IoDSA) has been at the heart of the debate about directors roles and responsibilities and has been delivery director development programmes for 10 years. The IoDSA has provided guidance on the way in which organisations, directors and executives can flourish and work professionally, ethically and effectively.

Our director development offering comprises a range of presentations that will equip prospective, newly appointed and experienced directors from all sizes of business, with the skills which bring immediate benefits both on a personal and professional basis, for individuals and boards.

Delegates range from senior executives and directors to owner managers and are from the public and private sectors multi nationals, SME`s and family businesses.

The content is intended to be practical and of immediate benefit to the individual and the business.

For Directors By Directors

The IoDSA has used experts with their wealth of knowledge to develop and present a blend of development products. They bring with them years of experience as well as an objective viewpoint.

A key objective of the IoDSA is to raise professional standards of directors both in the public and private sectors and help them attain high levels of expertise and effectiveness by improving their knowledge and skills. The IoDSA worldwide sets standards for the qualification and behaviour of directors and for the conduct of the boards on which they serve.

Since the beginning of 2001, over 20 000 people have attended the IoDSA presentations from both the private and public sectors. These presentations are important for experienced or newly appointed executive and non-executive directors, as well as senior management working closely with the board.

Delivery Options

The IoDSA presentations are facilitated workshops that encourage participation and knowledge sharing.

Open Sessions

These sessions are scheduled throughout the year and are open to all. Participants are from a diverse range of organisations and the open programmes offer the opportunity for new perspectives and learning from your peers.

Confidential In-Boardroom Sessions

Many organisations recognise the value of director development and board learning for their businesses. The IoDSA receives an increasing volume of requests to host presentations for boards or selected participants as in-house initiatives. The IoDSA concluded over 300 presentations for organisations and in many cases have developed a long-term director development offering with these organisations, incorporating some of the Board Services. This in-boardroom approach ensures that the organisation addresses critical issues relevant to their own circumstances, in a confidential environment facilitated by the IoDSA as an independent party.

Member of APPETD

Established in 1997, APPETD is the national body representing the interests of private providers of ETD in South Africa. It has come to be recognised as an ethical body that works toward establishing and maintaining the highest standards of education and training throughout the industry.