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The Institute of Directors IoD has launched a partnership with OnBoard the board management software provider which means the IoD will deliver its Leading from the Chair course free of charge to full IoD members throughout 2021.Established in 1903 the IoD has years of experience in supporting and setting standards for business leaders across the UK and Europe with over 20000 members. The IoD boasts a range of training and networking opportunities to members helping them to hone their skillsets achieve the renowned Chartered Director certification and reach their full potential as business leaders.By collaborating with OnBoard the Institute will enhance its proposition to members by offering free learning opportunities on the role of the chair and will engage around 1300 delegates across its portfolio of 13 Professional Director courses this year.OnBoard is a Board Intelligence Platform used in over 12000 boardrooms globally to drive more strategic board and leadership team meetings improve governance standards and enhance effective leadership across the whole organisation.Jonathan Geldart Director General IoD said Promoting good governance is a fundamental part of the IoDs mission. We believe that better directors build a better world our new partnership with OnBoard will enable us to enhance the knowledge and skills of even more business leaders and help them to lead our economic recovery.Paul Stark OnBoard said The role of the chair within an organisation is critical and we are delighted to be able to support this essential IoD mission. At OnBoard we believe boards should thrive in everything they do the chair is such an essential facilitator of this.The IoDs Leading from the Chair course examines the role of the chair in an organisation and how it differs from the CEO. Analysis of successful organisations shows that the leadership role of the chair is vital in ensuring that the board as a team makes decisions and discharges its duties and obligations effectively.
