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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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From Lawyer to Non-Executive Director: The Challenge and the Opportunity

By Ian White On August 20, 2025

From Lawyer to Non-Executive Director: The Challenge and the Opportunity

Why the lawyer to NED transition isn’t as easy as it might seem.

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Effective Board Reviews: What every NED should know

By Ian White On July 29, 2025

Effective Board Reviews: What every NED should know

A NED’s checklist for advising boards on external reviews.

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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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“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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The art of onboarding non-executive directors

By Ian Durant On September 3, 2024

The art of onboarding non-executive directors

Ian Durant, non-executive chair of Warren Partners and Britvic PLC, shares his experiences and tips for successfully...

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“The programme gave me more confidence in pursuing non-executive placements.”

By Cranfield Executive Development On June 25, 2024

“The programme gave me more confidence in pursuing non-executive placements.”

Stuart Hopper was awarded a Cranfield charity scholarship to attend the Non-Executive Directors' Programme. These scholarships...

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Is a non-executive director role for you?

By Ian White On February 26, 2024

Is a non-executive director role for you?

Ten tips to help you decide if a non-executive director role is right for you.

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