Empowering Executives for Organisational Growth

This programme offers an ideal opportunity to strengthen your understanding of the director’s role and how to serve the firm more effectively.The role of the company director continues to be shaped by a multitude of forces including economic uncertainty, larger and more complex organizations, the accelerating pace of technological innovation and a more rigorous regulatory environment. At the same time there is greater onus on directors to operate transparently and be more accountable for their actions and decisions.Launched in 2007 in partnership with Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) and continuously updated, the Singapore Directorship Programme (SDP) is the only local directorship training programme leading to the SID Accredited Director status with exam exemption. Set within an Asian context, the six core modules and one elective module are designed to enhance participants’ boardroom skills and update their knowledge and capabilities to navigate an increasingly complex business environment.The SDP is structured in two parts, inline with SID's Accreditation Framework. Participants can obtain a Board Executive Certificate in Directorship by completing the first three modules or continue to obtain a full Accredited Diploma in Directorship by completing all six core modules successfully, with the option to take up module 7 as an elective. The modules can be taken non-sequentially in a period of 24-36 months, providing scheduling flexibility. The first three modules are especially catered to C-suites and senior executives who desire to acquire the foundational knowledge required to prepare themselves to become board directors.Learning methodsEach module relies heavily on peer learning and the collective intelligence and experience of the participants. Questions and objections are thus highly encouraged during the interactive lectures, group discussions, case studies and simulations. Each module is followed by an assessment made of multiple-choice questions and at least one open question which challenges the participants to translate the learning of the module to their organisation or an organisation that they know well.SID Director Competency ModelThe SDP is developed in alignment with the SID Director Competency Model[1], as followsCompetency  AreaDefinitionMODULES1234567GovernanceThe ability to effect appropriate governance structures and corporate culture to guide and progress the business affairs of the company in a manner that enhances long-term shareholder value, whilst taking into account the interests of other stakeholders.XXXXXXXDuties and PracticeThe understanding of what the role and duties of a board director entails. The ability to adopt board practices that will lead to a credible, and efficient Board and a constructive relationship with Management.X X    FinancialThe ability to review financial statements, question accounting treatments, establish internal controls and ensure financial statements and accounting standards are in accordance with ACRA requirements. X     RiskThe ability to assess, manage and mitigate risks an organization faces as part of its business, financial, legal, strategic, human and digital activities. This includes the appropriate risk tolerance to minimise liability and safeguard the long-term success of the organisation.XXXXX XStrategyThe ability to participate in the development of the company’s strategic plan, identify business options and consider the best strategy to achieve organisational goals. XX X XDigitalThe ability to provide direction and advice on how digital technology can enable business strategy, oversight for financial investment into digital assets, and governance for high-risk investments that are integrated with business strategy and financial management practices.  XX  XHuman CapitalThe ability to enhance human capital and workplace issues such as diversity, culture, performance, employee engagement and talent, that support business strategy and impact corporate culture.  X  XXSustainabilityThe ability to define structures, policies and processes necessary for a company to manage sustainability response to potential financial risks and opportunities.    X  [1] For more details about the SID Director Competency model, please contact SID here.Hear from our participants

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