Dear Member,

For the past 25 years, SID has been championing good governance and uplifting the directorship profession. One way we have been doing so is by developing and delivering meaningful professional development programmes of high quality and impact.
 
As the Institute expands its remit to serve directors across a full spectrum of organisations, it is developing new programmes to address the varied learning needs of directors. Last month, the Subsidiary Board Director Fundamentals programme was launched to provide subsidiary board directors with an understanding of the unique governance issues in boards of subsidiary and joint venture companies. Book your place here, for the next run on 16 May 2023.

The Institute has also launched its flagship Board Readiness Programme, designed to equip leaders with the essential knowledge, skills and mindset to be board-ready. Check out the coverage the programme received in the Business Times  and on Channel NewsAsia.  

With the first run organised in collaboration with the Singapore Computer Society’s Women in Tech Chapter, and supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority, the programme aims to strengthen the pipeline of board-ready women with tech and digital expertise. If you serve on a board that is looking to enhance its diversity as well as digital literacy, register your interest and be the first to engage with this cohort of board-ready directors.

The Institute is also intensifying its efforts to help directors stay current in areas such as ESG and Digital. In response to member demand, SID is now conducting bespoke board training programmes for members’ boards to help enhance their effectiveness. Later this year, we will be rolling out an accreditation framework that will communicate clearly the competencies required of accredited directors. Watch this space for more details!

SID has adopted the theme of #GovernanceForGood for our 25th anniversary. We believe that good governance enables organisations, people and society to thrive, and it is in our collective interest to keep pushing the bar higher. As we refresh our commitment to our mission, here are three ways you can help champion the cause:

• Hone your skills as a director by committing to your own professional development (and give us feedback so we can continually improve).
  
• Refer fellow board directors and leaders to join us as members and become part of the SID directorship community – there is strength in numbers.
  
• Follow SID on LinkedIn and share our posts (or this newsletter!) to help amplify the importance of good governance.

As the adage goes, “if you want to go far, go together”. Join us, so together we can take good governance even further. 

Yours in directorship,

Su-Yen and Terence

P.S.  Save the date for the annual Golf Tournament (9 June 2023), SID Directors Conference (20 September 2023) and our inaugural Members’ Gala (30 November 2023).

SID-SCS Women In Tech Board Readiness Programme  
Empowering Women in Tech for Future-Ready Boards  

SID and Singapore Computer Society have launched the Women in Tech Board Readiness Programme to prepare women in leadership from the digital and technology industry for board appointments. The programme is supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority and brings together more than 20 leading professional firms as knowledge partners. The holistic one-year curriculum covers director duties, corporate governance, financial literacy, risk strategy, digital knowledge, climate risk and human capital development.

REGISTER NOW!

Tee-up for the first Golf Event of 2023  
16 March 2023 | 5.00pm – 7.00pm | 168 Robinson Road

Come by for an evening of indoor golf, food and drinks with fellow SID members. Take the opportunity to improve your golf technique, gain useful tips or just play a friendly game at the state-of-the art golf simulator bays. Players from the Singapore Golf Association will also be on hand to guide you on the virtual golf course. Don’t miss out as spaces are limited. 

Members Price: S$50.00 (incl. GST)

BoardConnect Series : How to draft an Investment Policy Statement
Centre for Non-Profit Leadership
19 April 2023 | 2.00pm – 4.00pm | CNPL | Complimentary 

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