Effective directors are the foundation of an effective board

The ICDM Director Competency Framework promotes effective knowledge, skills and mindset required by Directors to perform to a consistently high standards of professional competence in upholding good corporate governance practices.

Each competency has clear standards with prescribed programmes to help directors to perform effectively as an individual as well as collectively as a board irrespective of industry.

Our framework outlines competencies in four key areas:

Individual Director Capacity

Individual Director Capacity

Collaboration Within the Board

Collaboration Within the Board

Organisational Understanding

Organisational Understanding

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement

ICDM Director Competency Framework

We provide continuous development for board & directors’ in both formal & semi-formal settings and are designed based on the ICDM Director Competency Framework and Development Pathway which addresses four important quadrants:-

  • Individual
  • Board
  • Organisational
  • Stakeholder
ICDM Director Competency Framework

Board Leadership & Coaching

Want to develop your overall effectiveness, self-confidence, leadership, relationships, and decision-making? Check out our Leadership Coaching Programmes to discuss any personal goals & doubts and coached for positive outcomes. From aspiring Directors to current Directors, Senior Independent Directors to Chairman positions, our coaching programmes are flexible and highly tailored to meet the evolving needs of all levels of directorship.

Effective Board Component

Appointing the right board members serve as a crucial first step in building a capable and effective board. The criteria for new board leadership will need continual refinement to ensure there is a robust pipeline of fresh thinking capability, mindsets, approach and the ability to envision a different future within the organisation. ICDM made it easy for boards to focus on the organisational strategy and leave the daunting task to search by tapping into our growing pool of Directors Registry, made up of ICDM members.

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Board Structure
  • Align board and company requirements
  • Defines roles of committees and board composition
  • Selects and nominated directors via a disciplined process
  • Regularly evaluates board as a whole and individual directors
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Board Process
  • Holds productive and effective board meetings
  • Ensures accuracy and timelines of board information
  • Strengthens trust between board and management
  • Practise positive interaction and open communication

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