SID-SMU Executive Certificate in Directorship - Singapore Institute ...

issues, including the nuts-and-bolts ones which evenexperienced directors need to be alerted to, includinghow to manage effective interaction between the boardand top management.In Module 1, you will be reminded of the constant needto keep abreast of changes in the business and statutoryenvironments. Besides an overview of the different rolesof directors, the relevant laws and regulations as wellas common law principles, you will also learn aboutyour duties as a director as well as the consequences ofbreach of that duty.According to the latest Singapore Board of Directors’Survey 2008/2009 that was conducted by the SID andits partners and which findings were released in June2009, it was found that more companies are payinggreater attention to training in areas such as strategicmanagement.“I have a better understanding of the responsibilitiesof a director which enables me to make responsibleand knowledgeable discussions on behalf of thecompany. I have obtained up-to-date informationon Corporate Governance & Corporate Law withthis programme.”- Vice Chairman Asia, Commerzbank“This programme equips us with professional knowhowof Directors’ fiduciary duties. The coursematerials are good, useful and handy reference(s)that we will keep.”- Managing Director, Progressive Components (Asia)Whether you are an aspiring, newly appointed orexperienced practicing director, this unique directortraining programme is one that is especially tailoredfor you! You will be equipped with useful materials,practical skills and everyday tips to effectively handleyour various duties. It will also prepare you to strategizein the face of challenges as well as how to managethe many expectations of you and your board. Theprogramme is not simply pitched at a basic level, butis also intended to address various common and topicalModule 2 is designed to equip participants with a practicalconceptual framework on strategic thinking and planningso as to enable them, for example, to be able to addressthe following types of common questions facing Boardssuch as: how can the external environment affect ourindustry and company; how can we achieve growth inthe long term in changing conditions; how should weassess top management’s performance in choosing andexecuting strategy? In addition, learn about the strategicdrivers that create value for the businesses.In Module 3, participants will learn of the financialindicators and strategies that a director should be awareof, as well as how to assess and monitor the financialhealth of the business using accepted financial ratios,and also how various criteria can be used to evaluateinvestment options and how various actions may impactshareholder value.The programme will draw from various informationsources including academic studies, case histories,international best practices and the “live” experience ofpracticing directors from the SID as faculty members.To leverage on the experience and knowledge of thecourse facilitators and fellow participants, the SID-SMUprogramme is designed as an interactive experiencewith exclusive insights, exciting debates and “live” casestudies. Participants will certainly enjoy the discussionsand opportunity for networking and knowledge sharing.2929