A recent survey of directors in the UK asked ‘How much time do you spend on strategy?’.
The results were that 90% said they spent less than 10% of their time thinking about this critical topic. All too often directors admit that they spend more time ‘in the business’ than ‘on the business’. However, without a clear strategy, or knowing where you are going and why, then the effort of directors can be almost entirely wasted!
Directors need to ensure that there is high-quality strategic thinking at the heart of their business around the board room table. Developing a strategy is one thing, but most strategies fail through poor implementation.
The key role of the board is to define the strategy but also to ensure that it can be implemented, against clear goals and with specific milestones.
We can support you to not only develop clear and actionable strategies for your business but also ensure that they can be measurably delivered.
We would like to invite you to attend the Institute of Directors (IoD) ‘Strategy for Directors’ course on 20-22 October 2025 in Shanghai. The IoD Award in Strategy for Directors (ISFD), Level 9 (SCQF) is a module of the Certificate in Company Direction Qualification.
Course overview
This course explores the relationship between strategy, governance and risk. It highlights the importance of a dynamic strategic process in delivering stakeholder value and generating competitive advantage. You will gain insight into the board-level knowledge and practical skills required to create, implement and evaluate your organisation’s strategy.
Course benefits
This intensive course will help you drive a dynamic strategic process, ensuring you have the tools and frameworks needed to support strategic thinking and decision-making. You will leave with practical, applicable knowledge to deliver your organisation’s objectives, while anticipating risk and ensuring you’re ready for the future. This course can be combined with other modules to qualify for the Certificate in Company Direction.
By attending this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills to:
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identify the components and explain the process of planning and implementing an effective strategy
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carry out analysis that will reveal areas of strategic opportunity or threat Examine the board’s role incorporate governance and learn how to improve board effectiveness
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use strategic concepts and models to generate, evaluate and assess strategic options
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deliver your current strategic objectives while futureproofing your organisation
For European Chamber members, you will receive 1-year international IoD membership benefits included in the course package. Exam preparation and exam fees (first attempt only) is also included.
Course detailed information kindly find the attachments below.
About Institute of Directors (IoD)
The Institute of Directors (IoD) was founded in 1903 in London and within three years we were awarded a Royal Charter to support, represent and set standards for business leaders nationwide. We are the oldest business membership organisation in the world, and we have about 20,000 members, including over 3,000 international members. We are also the only organisation that awards ‘Chartered Directors’ qualification across the world.
Terms and Conditions
Events have limited seating so to ensure your attendance we encourage advance registration and payment. We cannot guarantee entry to anyone not registered in advance.
Kindly note the training fee will pay directly to IoD and invoice will be mailed to you within 15 working days by IoD after the event.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend the event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than 10 business days prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for event costs.
Disclaimer
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