Non-executive Director’s Playbook

Interested in the role of non-executive director (NED), but not totally sure what it involves, or how to get started? Or maybe you are already in your first role and wondering how to drive most value, developing into a portfolio career?

The eBook comprises 130 pages illustrated with some 50 figures and tables. The companion downloadable workbook comprises over 30 structured planning exercises covering the full extend of the NED journey. A structured set of over 100 references and resources is also provided facilitating extensive study into all stages of NED journey.

Irrespective of where you are on your NED journey, the playbook offers easy to understand, pragmatic guidance aimed at helping you get the most out of the role. The playbook incorporates exercises and reflective questions to allow you to plan each stage of your journey with confidence, thus maximising your chance of success in the role and personal fulfilment.

The book contents and approximate page count are as follows: 

Foreword [3]

User guide [1]

1. Context [13]

2. Explore [18]

3. Approach [22]

4. Engage [12]

5. Embed [16]

6. Evolve [12]

7. Conclusion [3]

Annex A - The Act [3]

Annex B - On boarding checklist [2]

Annex C - Possible interview questions [2]

Annex D - The effective NED [2]

About the author [1]

Credits [1]

‘This is an outstanding guide for anybody who is considering a non-executive director (NED) role, or for any current NED.

The playbook delivers, as promised, a clear guide through the different stages of the journey. It works through detailed, but easy to navigate, sections ranging from how to search for a NED role, to application and interview, to settling into the position over time.

What really helps to drive home the stages are a series of consistent reflective activities and examples which are drawn from John's own experience. It is a joy to read and highly recommended!’

‘John yet again pulls on his vast experience and expertise to set out the journey and key requirements of an NED for those aspiring to become one, and for individuals like myself, an easy-to-read guide to understanding what the role entails.

John's use of downloadable workbooks and reflections are very handy to consolidate learning and enable application to the "real world" to drive value out of the book.’

‘Another informative guide written by the formidable John Palfreyman. His experience-based account, threaded between real-world examples and legal implications for NEDs creates a must-read for any aspiring or current NEDs.’