The holder of this badge has completed Criticaleye’s Chair Ready Programme, designed to inspire, empower and develop new and aspiring Chairs. The Programme covers the dynamics of Chairing Boards of companies in the public markets, private equity and in the third sector, offering invaluable access to seasoned Chairs who share their insights and wealth of experiences. Themes explored across the year include: • Succeeding as a First-time PE Chair • The Chair and CEO Relationship • Chairing Through Conflict and Crisis • Creating a High-performing Board • Defining a Strategic Board Agenda • Driving a Purposeful Business • How to Chair an Effective Board Meeting • Succeeding as a First-time PLC Chair • The Role of the Chair in M&A