A global survey revealed that a mere 34 per cent of 772 directors understood their companies’ strategies. This may seem alarming as boards generally spend most of their time on compliance matters rather than strategy.

Notwithstanding this, the board is ultimately responsible for the company’s long term success. In fact, Section 157A of the Singapore’s Companies Act states that “the business of the company shall be managed by or under the direction of the directors”. Clearly, boards must play a key role in the setting of the strategic direction of the company and oversighting its implementation.

The essence of strategy is a structured process for deciding the handful of key decisions that the organisation must get right in order to competitively thrive over a given period of time. Get it right and the organization is strengthened towards better long term performance

This course is an interactive workshop to deepen directors’ understanding of business strategy, its processes, and the role of the board vis-à-vis management in strategy development and execution. The session, facilitated by experts in the field, centres on discussions, including the sharing of perspectives and experiences.

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