Caroline Spillane CDir | Wednesday, 3 April 2024

Dear Anne,

As Spring ushers in a season of growth and renewal, it is the perfect time to invest in your own professional and personal growth.

In recent months, IoD Ireland has strived towards providing resources and expert insights that educate, inform, and support directors to lead successfully.

Recent surveys on State Board governance and artificial intelligence (AI) shone a spotlight on some of the complexities and challenges facing today's business leaders.

Our event series featured discussions with prominent industry experts on topics including cyber security, the future of corporate governance, and company law to name a few.

With the IoD Ireland CPD Framework in mind, we launched our new short programme, Psychology of the Boardroom. Led by Dr. Wieke Scholten. This new programme introduces a new area of learning and development for directors in all sectors.

As we begin the next quarter, we look forward to continuing to champion innovation, life-long learning, and good governance to shape a dynamic future from the inside of Irish business out.

Caroline Spillane CDir

Chief Executive Officer

Institute of Directors Ireland

Chartered Director Programme Alumni event held in partnership with the Irish Museum of Modern Art

Culture was the key focus of this partnership event with the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA). The event was held for IoD Ireland's Chartered Director Programme Alumni.

The evening included an insightful panel discussion, networking, and an opportunity to experience one of IMMA's largest exhibitions in the museum's history, Self-Determination: A Global Perspective.

To learn more about the IoD Chartered Director Programme, reply to this email.

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IoD IRELAND EVENTS in 2024

Artificial Intelligence in the Boardroom

9 MAY 2024 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: Matheson LLP, Cork

Join our Cork event which will address the essential role of the director and board in ensuring proper AI governance.

Attending this event can be accrued as part of your Chartered Director CPD.

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IoD LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT: DESIGNED FOR DIRECTORS

Psychology of the Boardroom

IoD Ireland Short Programme

24th - 25th April 2024 |9:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford, Dublin 16

Learn the key components of effective boardroom engagement including behavioural risk management and behavioural patterns. Led by Dr Wieke Scholten, Social and Organisational Psychologist.

This programme is eligible for 12 hours of Chartered Director CPD.

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Cyber Security Fundamentals for Directors

Learn from a panel of prominent industry experts in this short programme. Addressing key areas such as cyber security, risk, regulation and more.

16 APRIL - 11 JUNE 2024 | 9:00am - 12:30pm

Location: Online

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Board Reporting: Optimising Board Effectiveness

Improve the quality of your board papers and maximise board effectiveness in this dedicated workshop. Led by Dr Margaret Cullen, Governance Advisor.

8 MAY 2024 | 9:00am - 12:30pm

Location: Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford, Dublin 16

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Upcoming Company Law Changes

Read a detailed Director Factsheet which outlines the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill. This is included in the Government Legislation Programme for Spring 2024. This legislation is designed to enhance and strengthen enforcement and regulatory provisions in the Companies Act 2014. The General Scheme of the Bill has now been published.

Reading this director factsheet can be accrued as part of Chartered Director CPD.

Charity board directors - New legislation on the way

Charity board directors have to be cognisant of the duties and obligations that apply to them in Charity law. Learn about the upcoming changes that will appear in the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023 intended to become law later this year in this blog by Alice Murphy, Charity Lawyer and Governance expert, Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP.

Welcome to new members who joined in recent weeks

Whether you’re here for inspiration, knowledge, or to belong to a valued network and spark new connections, we’re delighted to have you as part of our IoD Ireland community.

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Directors' Handbook: Fifth Edition

Learn the essentials of what you need to know as a Director. Our Dedicated Directors’ Handbook provides a valuable resource to directors in Ireland on their role and responsibilities.

How to prepare your business for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act

Directors and senior executives need to be aware of the EU AI Act. This includes: its objectives, scope, and provisions, and how it will affect their business strategy, operations, and reputation.

Read this blog on how best to prepare your organisation for the EU AI Act. Written by Barry Scannell, Solicitor, Consultant - Technology, William Fry LLP, and member of the Irish Government's Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council.