INTRODUCTION TO THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF THE DIRECTOR

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INTRODUCTION TO THE STRATEGIC                                Course details                                            How to achieve a Certificate in
ROLE OF THE DIRECTOR                                                                                                   Directors Essentials
                                                             Date:    Wednesday 17 September or Thursday 27
Prepare for your role in determining                                  November 2008                                    Select individual courses or a combination.
                                                             Time:    8.45am for 9.00am to 12.30pm                     Step two provides you with the freedom to
‘the smart move’.                                                                                                      tailor a program which meets your own needs
                                                             Venue:   Karstens at CQ, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne
Introduction to the Strategic Role of the Director           Cost:    Members $445.00, Non-members $534.00             and interests.
demystifies strategy and introduces practical tools to       CPD:     3.5 hours
help to drive it. Real-life examples, strategic checklists
and possible pitfalls are features of the course. You will   To book your place or find out more call                    STEP 1. Core courses
                                                             AICD on (03) 9211 9255 or email                             Complete the 4 core short courses.
discover what being strategic means, how to expose
flawed strategies, and how to maximise competitive           vic@companydirectors.com.au
                                                                                                                                      GOVERNANCE PROGRAMS
advantage.
                                                                                                                          The Role of the Director     Introduction to
Developed for time-poor executives or new or                 For Directors by Directors                                   and the Board                Board Meetings
aspiring directors, this course will enable you to                                                                                                     and Governance
                                                             Introduction to the Strategic Role of the Director is
work collaboratively with management to define
                                                             presented by Dr Peter Chandra FAICD.                                      FINANCIAL PROGRAMS
your organisation’s strategic direction. It’s a
must for all executive leaders and aspiring or               Dr Peter Chandra, has a background as an officer in the      Introduction to              Assessing Company
new directors.                                               Singapore military academy. He studied in the UK and         Financial Statements         Performance for
                                                             graduated with an Honours Degree in Engineering and          for Directors                Directors

Gain practical new skills and knowledge:
                                                             then obtained a PhD in Computers & Change
                                                             Management at Kings College, London University.            + 2. Elective courses
                                                                                                                        STEP
•   Define exactly what ‘being strategic’ means for          In the UK, Peter spent 5 years in academic life and 10      Complete two elective courses – it’s your choice.
    your organisation                                        years with British Airways plc with roles ranging from
•   Learn how to expose fundamental strategic flaws          recruitment, training, IT project management, corporate      Introduction to the Strategic Role of the Director
    that lead to failure                                     strategy and sales and marketing for the Asia Pacific
•   Take away a valuable strategic planning checklist        Region. His final role was in mergers & acquisitions
•   Gain insight from analysis of real-life strategies in    where he was spearheading the business development           Reporting to the Board
    action                                                   and deal execution of the technology strand of British
•   Understand your pivotal strategic role in the            Airways’ equity proposals for future airline partners
    boardroom                                                                                                             Leadership: The Director’s Role
•   Take away techniques for monitoring the execution
    of strategy                                                                                                           Risk: Issues for Directors

This course is suitable as an in-boardroom program.
                                                                                                                        + 3. Individual assessment
                                                                                                                        STEP
                                                                                                                         Complete a multiple choice assessment task.

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