Better Boards,
Better World

Board-wide solutions that help boards work better, think strategically and govern with clarity and purpose.

SID Board Academy is the board-focused development arm of the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID). Building on SID’s 27-year legacy of advancing governance and director development, the Academy extends this tradition to boards as collective leadership bodies.

We focus on full-board transformation – supporting boards, chairs and leadership teams through tailored programmes that strengthen dynamics, refresh governance practices, build culture and align around long-term strategy and performance.

With a strong foundation in governance and a global faculty of practising directors, the Academy designs and delivers bespoke interventions that elevate entire boards. We work with listed companies, large private enterprises, family businesses and public institutions in Singapore and internationally to enhance board performance, culture and governance.

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Our Experience

We partner with boards, chairs, board committees, governance leaders, legal counsel, CHROs and C-suite executives who want structured support to strengthen board effectiveness.

Questions we help our clients answer:

How can our board stay ahead of evolving regulatory and compliance requirements while maintaining strategic focus?
What is the best way to align and re-energise a newly reappointed board around roles, priorities and expectations?
How should our senior executives and high‑potential leaders be prepared to transition successfully into board director positions?
What development programmes can best equip our high‑potential leaders for future board responsibilities, both locally and internationally?
How do we identify and address key governance or effectiveness gaps in a charity or non‑profit board?
What board readiness or pre‑directorship training is most suitable for our high‑potential executives?

What challenge is your board facing?

How We Can Help

Bespoke Programmes

Custom-designed programmes shaped around your board’s goals and operating environment.

Custom Board Training – Focused sessions designed to address specific governance priorities.

Board Simulations – Immersive exercises that prepare boards for real‑world challenges.

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Board Development

Programmes designed to build alignment, trust and shared expectations across the board.

Board Diagnostics – Evidence‑based assessments of board effectiveness and dynamics.

Culture Building Programmes – Initiatives that strengthen board culture and collective performance.

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Structured Programmes

Programmes delivered in partnership with leading institutes in Singapore and overseas.

Residential Programmes – Multi‑day, immersive learning experiences designed for board leadership teams.

Joint Programmes with Partner Institutes – Co-developed offerings that bring global perspectives to local boards.

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“Relevant case studies were provided, enhancing our understanding of the topic. All materials were prepared and delivered in timely manner, online as well as offline.”

SGX ListCo
“The program had an overwhelmingly positive impact. Everyone was very happy about it, and it really clarified the different roles between the Board of Directors and senior management. More than 50% of the content was new to our directors, which showed us how essential this training was.”

Giacomo Clerici,
Deputy Chairman, Coeclerici Far East
“Through SID’s customised programmes for international board directors, we have gained insights into risk mitigation, ESG frameworks and the critical relationship between the board and management. These valuable insights enable us to integrate best practices in corporate governance, enabling our leaders to make more strategic decisions for sustainable outcomes.”

VIETSTAR Training & Consulting JSC
"I especially appreciated learning about the balance between conformance (ensuring accountability and compliance) and performance (providing strategic direction and oversight). One practical takeaway I’ll be applying is the use of a risk register, matrix and management plan."

Damien K
Board Director, Wedu

Our Approach

At SID Board Academy, we help boards transform through four interconnected dimensions: People & Leadership, Processes, Performance and Stakeholders. This framework ensures boards not only govern effectively but also lead with clarity and purpose.

People & Leadership
Boards succeed when leaders are aligned. We help strengthen trust, clarify roles, shared expectations and build leadership behaviours that foster collaboration and accountability.

Processes
Effective governance depends on disciplined processes. We help refine structures, workflows, decision-making frameworks and governance practices to ensure boards operate with efficiency and compliance.

Performance
Boards must deliver measurable outcomes. We help define success metrics, evaluate effectiveness through diagnostics and embed continuous improvement to sustain performance and long-term value creation.

Stakeholders
Boards operate within a wider ecosystem. We guide boards to understand and engage shareholders, regulators, employees and the wider community with transparency, balance and purpose.

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