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NED Programme

The NED Programme is for senior leaders at C-suite level who are looking to secure a NED appointment.

Through practical learning and shared experiences, participants will gain actionable strategies to expand their networks and elevate their profiles. They will also have the opportunity to engage with experienced Chairs and Non-Executive Directors and receive expert guidance from top industry headhunters.

Delegates will graduate having benefitted from both personal and professional growth, giving them the platform to excel in their first NED role.

Project 10,000 is our bold ambition to positively impact 10,000 individuals through our Leadership Development Programmes by 2030.

This includes Delegates, Mentors, Line managers, Executive Sponsors and Reverse Mentees, all of whom play a vital role in driving inclusion across the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail sectors. By setting this target we aim to accelerate lasting cultural change, empower future leaders and support organisations in building more inclusive and representative workplaces. Project 10,000 is more than a number, it is a commitment to creating a ripple effect of impact that extends far beyond the programmes themselves.

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What our graduated say about our NED Programme

“An exceptional programme that brought together experts, governance, real life storytelling and high quality, talented participants. Brilliantly conceived and executed with care. An outstanding experience that completely surpassed my expectations. Huge thanks to Tea and team for creating something so special.”

“The richness of this programme is incredible. The breadth and depth of learning that I have attained has been possible due to a thoughtful curation of content, speakers and experts, which Tea has crafted and spearheaded discussion around. It has been inspiring, thought provoking and given me the tools to completely rethink what is next in my path to growth.”

“The Women NED programme is the most impactful and useful development programme I have been on in my 30 years of work. Filled with inspiring leaders, subject matter experts and educational materials it provides a thorough insight into the realities of becoming a successful NED - warts and all! I'm sure our Boardrooms would greatly beneﬁt if all new NEDs could attend this programme.”

“Fantastic course that delivered way beyond my expectations. The presenters were informative, open, and happy to answer any questions. The course content was diverse and focused on a broad range of topics that in the round demystiﬁed the role of a NED and helped me understand the expectations and more importantly what I can bring to the table.”

“Absolutely delighted and honoured to part of the inaugural WiHTL Women NED programme and have the opportunity to work alongside some fantastic female talent within the HTL industry. Special thanks to Tea and the rest of the WiHTL team for organising such a fantastic course. I have genuinely learnt an immense amount over the 6 months programme that will not only stand me in good stead for my future NED career but also brings learnings that I can also bring into my day-to-day corporate executive role.”

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What our graduated say about our NED Programme

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