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A NED Journey: The transition from senior executive to non-executive director

By Cranfield Executive Development On September 15, 2025

A NED Journey: The transition from senior executive to non-executive director

“Securing your first NED opportunity is quite tricky and takes patience.”

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By Cranfield Executive Development On July 21, 2025

“The Cranfield brand is a powerful quality-assurance and risk-reduction stamp for organisations.”

Victoria Coxen reflects on how attending the Cranfield Non-Executive Director Programme has helped her drive wide-ranging...

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Tags: non-executive director, article, TNEDP,

“Since attending the programme, I have been appointed to three commercial boards.”

By Cranfield Executive Development On July 10, 2025

“Since attending the programme, I have been appointed to three commercial boards.”

Derek McGlashan shares how attending The Non-Executive Director Programme enhanced his confidence in applying for and holding...

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Tags: non-executive director, article, TNEDP,

“I have more confidence in my own ability, and I believe in myself more.”

By Cranfield Executive Development On July 9, 2025

“I have more confidence in my own ability, and I believe in myself more.”

Jackie Martin shares her experiences of the High Performance Leadership programme.

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Tags: leadership, article, HPL,

Apprenticeships: Leadership is a mindset, not a position or job | Lucy Davies

By Cranfield Executive Development On December 18, 2024

Apprenticeships: Leadership is a mindset, not a position or job | Lucy Davies

"I have developed an array of new skills, opening up the options for what’s next.”

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Understand what drives company financial success

By Cranfield Executive Development On December 17, 2024

Understand what drives company financial success

“As a non-finance professional, I now feel much more confident in tracking financial performance, spotting risks, and using...

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Tags: finance, article, FFB,

Planning for successful leadership transitions

By Cranfield Executive Development On December 11, 2024

Planning for successful leadership transitions

Organisations need to succeed in an increasingly competitive, rapidly changing, challenging and disruptive business...

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Tags: leadership, article, GMP

The importance of personal wellbeing to good leadership

By Cranfield Executive Development On July 23, 2024

The importance of personal wellbeing to good leadership

“Wellbeing is so important, but it’s shocking how few people understand or pay attention to their own, because they are so...

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Tags: leadership, article, BLP

Overcoming imposter syndrome in high level career moves

By Cranfield Executive Development On July 23, 2024

Overcoming imposter syndrome in high level career moves

“If you’re feeling a level of imposter syndrome, we will deal with that during the programme and give you the confidence to...

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Tags: leadership, article, BLP

By Cranfield Executive Development On July 22, 2024

"I wanted to study on a programme that was well regarded across multiple industries."

Jill Van Rest, Hotel Manager at the Strand Palace Hotel in London, talks about why she chose the General Management Programme.

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