Institute of Directors

Institute of Directors The UK's largest membership organisation for directors. Visit http://www.iod.com/ for more information.

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The Institute of Directors was founded in 1903 and within three years we were awarded a Royal Charter to support, represent and set standards for business leaders nationwide. You will find us in the heart of all major cities and we continue to represent your point of view as a business leader both locally and nationally. With around 20,000 members in the United Kingdom, we aim to ensu

re our membersโ€™ views are taken into account when the government is reviewing policy, legislation or seeking the opinions of the wider business community. We believe that helping directors to improve, encouraging great governance, while fostering an entrepreneurial climate, helps generate prosperity in all its forms, making the world a better place.

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We are the only institute in the world to offer internationally recognised qualifications designed by directors for directors specific to the core competencies required of directors and senior leaders. Our membership will equip you with a range of resources - including access to business information, training, professional expertise, networking opportunities and flexible working spaces - all of which are designed to help you strengthen and build on your own success. Our renowned Chartered Director qualification and training portfolio will provide you with the platform to hone your skillset and reach your full potential as a business leader.

11/06/2026

Discover your next workspace at the iconic 116 Pall Mall

We are delighted to offer members and their teams competitively priced workspaces, in the heart of London.

Our workspaces offer a range of high-quality benefits and facilities, alongside a professional, well-appointed setting that reflects the calibre of your business.

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๐Ÿ“ฉ To enquire or arrange a tour, please email [email protected]

10/06/2026

๐ŸŽ“Join the IoD and the University of St Andrews Business School for the third free webinar previewing the prestigious Global Certificate in Company Direction - "AI and Strategic Advantage: What Boards Must Do Differently".

Weโ€™re looking forward to welcoming Karim Harbott for our next session which will examine the growing responsibility of boards to engage with AI as a strategic issue with significant implications for competitiveness, governance and long-term performance.

๐Ÿ” In this session, we will explore:

โ€ข The critical need for boards to recognise AI as a strategic touchpoint rather than just a technology initiative.
โ€ข The importance of integrating AI into the overall organisational strategy for effective implementation.
โ€ข How AI will reshape competitive dynamics and the challenges in maintaining competitive advantages.
โ€ข Practical strategies to help board members build confidence and understanding in AI, enabling more effective oversight and engagement with management.

๐Ÿ‘ค About the Speaker

Karim is the course leader for Strategy for Directors. Karim is an experienced non-executive director and governance consultant, specialising in strategy, cybersecurity, and innovation. With over two decades of experience, he advises boards and senior leaders on digital transformation, corporate governance, and risk management, particularly in regulated sectors like financial services and healthcare.

๐Ÿ“…8 July, 2026
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Book here: https://okt.to/3bQRCt

01/06/2026

You can't write a cheque for accountability. ๐Ÿ’ท

Last week, our exclusivel Director in the Dock event at the iconic Old Bailey challenged leaders to consider the real cost of governance failures through a compelling mock trial. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš–๏ธ

One message stood out: when trust is lost and decisions come under scrutiny, money can't buy your way out of the consequences. Strong governance, ethical leadership, and sound decision-making remain the best defence against organisational risk.

Stay tuned for more insights from the event and join the conversation on why governance matters now more than ever. ๐Ÿ’ฌ

New research from the Institute of Directors reveals that over eight in 10 (86%) business leaders believe that the Emplo...
28/05/2026

New research from the Institute of Directors reveals that over eight in 10 (86%) business leaders believe that the Employment Rights Act will have a negative impact on UK economic growth.

This represents an increase from 72% since the same research was conducted in May 2025 ๐Ÿ“ˆ.

As revealed in the IoDโ€™s new policy paper, The Employment Rights Act: insights from employers, the research also explores how business leaders are responding to the Act as its measures begin to come into force. Almost two thirds (63%) report being less likely to hire new staff and over half (57%) state that they are more likely to invest in automation.

In the paper we are calling on the Government to:

๐Ÿ“Œ Exempt employers with fewer than 250 employees from trade union access provisions.
๐Ÿ“Œ Increase the planned reference period for the entitlement to guaranteed hours to 52 weeks and set the low hours threshold at eight hours.
๐Ÿ“Œ Reintroduce the Statutory Sick Pay rebate for SMEs.
๐Ÿ“Œ Adjust the implementation timeline to give employers more time to prepare for the most complex reforms, including the introduction of additional protections against unfair dismissal and trade union access to workplaces.

Read the full paper here: https://okt.to/7dq4WE

27/05/2026

The IoD has released its 2025 Annual Report and Accounts, with a focus on โ€˜Business as a force for goodโ€™. Weโ€™re focusing on supporting directors to strengthen organisations, make better decisions, and ultimatelycontribute positively to economic growth and resilience.

In our next video, John Browett, Chair, speaks about the IoDโ€™s dedication to supporting better governance and the positive impact it has on the economy ๐Ÿ“ˆ.

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