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IoD Ireland welcomes its newest members: July 2024

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IoD Ireland welcomes its newest members: July 2024

IoD Ireland would like to welcome its newest members this July...

Briefing: Investigations, dawn raids, legal professional privilege and privacy - Recent developments
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Factsheet

Briefing: Investigations, dawn raids, legal professional privilege and privacy - Recent developments

Our latest Director Factsheet is a briefing examining recent Irish and EU developments since the seminal 2017 Supreme Court judgement in CRH plc v Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Dealing with the protection of rights in a search and seizure context. Courtesy of McCann FitzGerald LLP.

How directors should create a digital culture on their board

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How directors should create a digital culture on their board

Expert insights from Garvan Callan, Founder, ONEZERO1. This thought leadership article has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

Next generation leadership: Leaving the individual and the organisation “Net Better Off”
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Blog

Next generation leadership: Leaving the individual and the organisation “Net Better Off”

Expert insights by Aidan McHugh, Partner, BDO. Aidan outlines key themes such as: the multi-generational work force; customer v employee centricity; the idea of Net Better Off; while maintaining growth and margins.

Leading a board: What makes an effective chair?

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Leading a board: What makes an effective chair?

Three IoD Ireland members share their personal reflections on the critical role of being a Chair. First published in the Irish Times on Friday, 21st June 2024.

Building a robust digital and innovation strategy from the boardroom | Business Post

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Building a robust digital and innovation strategy from the boardroom | Business Post

A brand new programme from IoD Ireland for executive and non-executive directors will empower boards to lead a clear and concise digital strategy for their organisation. This article was originally posted on Business Post on behalf of IoD Ireland.  

Reinventing in the age of Gen AI
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Webcast

Reinventing in the age of Gen AI

This Briefing webinar was presented by Denis Hannigan, Managing Director and Data & AI Lead – Strategy & Consulting, Accenture UK & Ireland. This event is part of the IoD Briefing Series: Designed for Directors, sponsored by Accenture.

Briefing: Big Data, big change - The new AI Act has big implications for the financial services sector
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Factsheet

Briefing: Big Data, big change - The new AI Act has big implications for the financial services sector

Our latest Director Factsheet examines the significant implications that the recently approved AI ACT will have for how AI systems are deployed in the financial sector. Courtesy of McCann FitzGerald LLP.

IoD Ireland welcomes its newest members: June 2024

News

IoD Ireland welcomes its newest members: June 2024

IoD Ireland would like to welcome its newest members this June...

Holding a mirror up to the board | The Irish Times

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Holding a mirror up to the board | The Irish Times

With organisations increasingly dependent on the effectiveness of their boards for success and growth, regular board evaluations are becoming critically important. This article was originally posted on The Irish Times on behalf of IoD Ireland.  

Creating Great Leaders

Chartered Director Programme

The IoD Chartered Director Programme offers a formalised qualification for directors and strategic business leaders, and ensures they have the most up to date learnings for the role and responsibilities of being a director.

It is the gold standard of director training, and IoD is the only body in Ireland that provides the full designation and recognition as a professional Chartered Director (CDir).

The Business Network That Works
The Business Network That Works
About Us

The Business Network That Works

We are made up of the most forward thinking and successful business leaders in Ireland. These include chief executives/managing directors; chairpersons; non-executive directors; senior executives; and entrepreneurs. As a member of IoD Ireland, we offer a wide range of resources designed for your professional development as a business leader.

As the foremost voice in the debate on improving corporate governance standards, IoD Ireland is dedicated to developing and improving the effectiveness and performance of directors and boards throughout Ireland.

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What Members Say

Sharing experiences and learning is a vital component of a director’s skill set. Membership of the Institute of Directors provides this opportunity in spades, and much more besides. It is member focused, relevant and value adding for executive and non-executive directors alike.

Maurice Pratt

Chairman, Uniphar

I have been a member of the Institute of Directors for five years now and have attended a number of workshops and training programmes to brush up on my skills and to ensure that I am legally compliant in all my directorship roles and responsibilities. The IoD hosts a number of very beneficial briefing sessions and is a very supportive organisation that has enabled me to make connections with other peers that would have been unavailable to me prior to my membership.

Oonagh O'Hagan

Owner & Managing Director, Meagher’s Pharmacy Group

Increasingly, boards are being questioned by stakeholders on governance issues. Good governance is not just a necessary add-on but key to the operation of an organisation in the private, public or charity sector. When it comes to advice, guidance or point of reference on governance or board operation, board members often need solid independent advice. The Institute of Directors is that place. Joining the IoD was, in my opinion, hugely beneficial in my role as a CEO and Chair.

Tom Shipsey CDir

CEO, Stonehouse Marketing Ltd & former Chair of Concern Worldwide

I joined the Institute of Directors in Ireland to improve my understanding of corporate governance, and to better understand the distinction between the role of the board and the role of management. Being a member helps me stay up-to-date with the latest developments in this area, and gain access to thought leadership insight on emerging business issues. Another important personal benefit has been the opportunity to broaden my professional network.

Helen Kelly

Managing Director | Country Manager and Head of Corporate Banking, Barclays Bank Ireland & Non-Executive Director, Barnardos

Membership

Why Join

As a member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland, we offer a wide range of resources designed for your professional development as a business leader.