Applied Directorship Programme
Become the Director Everyone Trusts to Lead Change
About
What is ADP?
The Applied Directorship Programme is a leadership learning course. Master the art of governance, strategy, and leadership in the boardroom. Perfect for current and aspiring board members ready to lead with confidence and impact.
Limited Spots | Upcoming programme dates:
- 24th February 2026
- 19th May 2026
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Who Should Book
Designed for leaders who seek meaningful impact
- CEOs or Senior Executives transitioning into board roles
- NGO Leaders or Trustees seeking to drive strategic outcomes
- Family Business Leaders managing growth and succession
- Aspiring Directors preparing for their first board seat
Benefits
What you will gain
By the end of the programme, you’ll be equipped with:
- Understand your duties and responsibilities as a director
- Lead and contribute to board meetings with confidence
- Balance governance, performance, and risk effectively
- Navigate tough decisions with clarity and integrity
- Grow your boardroom presence and strategic influence
- Have the confidence to implement governance best practice
The Journey
From Executive to Effective Director
Learn: Expert-led masterclasses rooted in real-world governance
Apply: Case studies, simulations, and boardroom challenges
Grow: Post-programme support and access to a vibrant alumni network
Testimonials
What participants say
“The programme gave me clarity, confidence, and the language of the boardroom. I walked into my first director meeting knowing exactly what value I could offer.”
— Jane M., CEO turned Board Member
“The simulations were powerful. I now lead my board with strategy, not just operations.”
— Daniel K., NGO Executive Director
“A very useful and informative programme. It hits the right balance of lecture and board simulation. I feel it has closed all the gaps in my applied boardroom knowledge.”
— Nick B., Executive Director, Kenya
Facilitator
Meet your lead facilitator
Tim Holmes – Senior Partner | Sirdar
Tim has extensive personal boardroom experience having held the role of shareholder, director and manager of various privately-held and family-owned businesses. This supports his understanding of the benefits of implementing a board, what it really means to be a director and how to ensure optimal performance as a board.
Tim simplifies complex governance, legal, and business challenges into practical frameworks, guiding boards and executives with clarity and precision. Combining deep expertise across law, negotiation, and business psychology, he delivers holistic, foresight-driven advice while balancing empathy with objectivity. Beyond immediate outcomes, his work reflects a commitment to lasting impact.
Details
Upcoming cohort details
- Duration: 11 Sessions (4 hours each)
- Delivery: Hybrid (Online)
- Seats Available: Only 20 per cohort