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53
2014/15 Annual Report Lenovo Group Limited
Induction and Continuous Professional Development
The Company is aware of the requirement to regularly review and agree with each director their training needs.
Keeping up-to-date with key business developments is essential for directors to maintain and enhance their
effectiveness.
Induction program Continuous professional
development program
DIRECTOR’S ROLES
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Induction program
Upon joining the Company, directors are provided with a bespoke induction program to further their understanding of
the nature of the Company, its business and the markets in which it operates, and also enhance their knowledge of
the Group, its operation and staff. Induction program is tailored to each new director, depending on the experience
and background of the director. Normally, a comprehensive, formal and tailored induction program covering amongst
other things:
FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT
Receiving Director’s Induction Handbook
to ensure that the director has a proper
understanding of the operations, business and
governance policies of the Company
Meeting with Chairman, Directors and
a Wide Range of Senior Management
from Across the Business
to ensure that the director has a proper
understanding of the culture of the Board
and the operations of the Group
Attending Briefing and Presentation
from Senior Executives and Visit to
Business Operations
to ensure the director has a proper
understanding of the operations of the
Group and its development
Attending Continuous Professional
Development Program
to ensure that the director keeps abreast
of new laws, regulations or developments
in business that are relevant to the roles
as a director of the Company
Attending Briefing / Training by External Lawyer
to ensure the director is fully aware of the responsibilities as
a director under statute and common law, the Listing Rules,
applicable legal requirements and other regulatory requirements
ON APPOINTMENT
During the year, Mr. Yang Chih-Yuan Jerry, who joined the Board in November, 2014, received a comprehensive
induction program covering: (i) a directors’ induction handbook; (ii) a briefing training by external lawyer; (iii) a visit to
Lenovo manufacturing plant in Wuhan to enhance his understanding of the businesses and operations of the Group.