Board CPD - Strategy

Board CPD Programme - Strategic Thinking

Briefing Outline & Objectives

The FSA have identified 'Strategic Management' as a key competence for all Significant Influence Function holders and set out some specific responsibilities for executive and non - executive management. 'Strategy' is one of the most used and yet least understood words in the business lexicon. Often confused with financial targets or disguised as 'strategic imperatives' (that are often, in reality, operational), a real, well articulated strategy, understood at a practical level across an organisation, is the foundation for a successful business.

This focused briefing is designed to give both executive and non-executive directors a set of practical tools for contributing to strategic debate at Board level.

Attending this event will help you to:
¦Recognise what the FSA expects of Board members in relation to corporate strategy
¦Maximise the value of 'away days' and reviews
¦Understand some of the key tools used to monitor and review strategy
¦Align your strategy with your risk appetite and business culture
¦Communicate strategic messages to a wider internal and external audience

Who will benefit

This briefing is specifically designed as a CPD event for executive and non-executive Board directors and all Significant Influence Function holders in FSA regulated firms.


Your Speaker: David Cotton

David spent 5 years with Arthur Andersen and 16 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers before leaving to establish his own training and management consultancy. He has worked in 4 continents and more than 30 countries and his client portfolio reads like a 'Who's Who' of major household name organisations. He has worked with local government, national government and almost every industry sector. A prolific author, his latest book is a toolkit for business strategy development.

Agenda

1. The importance of strategy

• The Evergreen Project and business strategy
• The FSA's expectations of SIFs


2. Defining strategy

• Productive and effective strategy sessions (avoiding talking shops)
• Using common language
• Using the definition of strategy as a template for defining/refining your own business strategy


3. Strategic drift

• Learning from strategic drift
• Recognising and responding to external changes
• Revising your strategy accordingly


4. Aligning strategy with risk and culture

• Ensuring your strategy fits with your risk appetite and demonstrating how risk has been considered
• Reflecting corporate culture
• Cameron and Quinn cultural audit


5. Communicating strategy

• Benefits of communication to success
• Who needs to know what: internal and external audiences
• Maintaining the key messages over time


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Discounts

A 10% discount is available for a booking of 3 or more delegates. This will be applied automatically on booking.