Institute of Directors

Calling all Chartered Directors 📣

Are you ready to refresh your director skillset and gain fresh perspectives from some of the UK's leading experts?

Join us at the Governance and Leadership Summit 2026, an exclusive development event at 116 Pall Mall for Chartered Directors, designed to refresh and reinforce the knowledge gained through your previous IoD learning.

📅: 29 September 2026
⌚8.30am – 1pm
📍116 Pall Mall

You'll hear from an inspiring line-up of speakers spanning leadership, governance, behavioural science and emerging technologies, including:
🗣️ Jo Salter - The UK's first female fighter jet pilot, former PwC leadership director and GenAI advisor, sharing insights on leadership and peak performance.
🗣️ Professor Simon Haslam CDir, Talita Ferreira & Tessa Breslin, C.Psychol AFBPsS - Renowned leadership experts and key contributors to the IoD's Leadership for Directors programme.
🗣️ Sheelagh Duffield, Dip IoD - Governance specialist, senior executive and lawyer with more than two decades of board-level experience.
🗣️ Dean Cooper - Expert in negotiation, behavioural profiling and neuroscience, exploring influence, communication and decision-making under pressure.

To book, visit: https://okt.to/ygEuOv

We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

As organisations invest in AI skills, are they investing enough in communication skills? 🗣️

From active listening to difficult conversations, the abilities that underpin strong relationships remain essential to business success.

The challenge for leaders isn't choosing between AI and human connection. It's finding the right balance.

📖 Read End of Conversation from the latest edition of Director Magazine here: https://okt.to/MYh65l

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Could AI become your next board colleague? 👀

Research comparing human and AI boardrooms delivered some uncomfortable findings. AI performed better in several areas, from decision-making to using evidence effectively.

But the bigger story isn't whether AI replaces directors.

It's how boards can use AI to improve governance while preserving the human judgement that businesses still depend on. 🌟

Read the full article here - https://okt.to/T9e2S7

The greatest risk to a board isn't always a bad decision.

Sometimes it's a room full of smart people who all think the same way. 👥

Groupthink can create blind spots, weaken challenge and leave risks undiscovered until it's too late.

So how can boards create stronger debate and better decisions? 💡

Read the latest Director Magazine article to find out: https://okt.to/Oe4hli

Our Global Certificate in Company Direction delegates reflect on the key takeaways from their experience, from gaining a deeper understanding of governance responsibilities to exploring the wider boardroom ecosystem and how it can support long-term success. 📈

Interest in joining our 2026 cohort? Find out how to apply here: https://okt.to/JgROIN

Or contact Evie Godowski at [email protected] for more info. 📧

“You will come away with more insight, more knowledge, more practical applications and a good network of people from across the globe.” Sharon James Evans. 🗣️

Global Certificate in Company Direction delegate Sharon James Evans shares her experience of the course, and the impact it has had on her leadership journey.

Delivered by the IoD, the Global Certificate is designed to equip senior leaders with the knowledge and skills required to lead with confidence and impact in the modern boardroom.

For Welsh organisations there’s an added benefit too – eligible businesses can access up to £50,000 as part of helping the Governments Flexible Skills Programme, helping them to fund leadership development for their staff. 💡

If you’re looking to invest in your boardroom and build leadership excellence on a global scale, this opportunity is well worth exploring.

Find out more info here: https://okt.to/YdtiNE

Apply for approval for match funding by contacting [email protected], or contact a member of the team at [email protected] to find out more. 📧