How does she do it?
Do you know what strategy is?
Do you know why the strategy is set?
Do you know why boards are interested in strategy?
Can you describe the relationship between strategy and business outcomes?
Being able to answer all these questions means you're likely to have strategic acumen.
In this episode, Helga Svendsen FAICD and Michelle Redfern discuss Helga's experience from both sides of the boardroom table - as an executive and CEO, as well as a Board Chair and Director - and offer practical advice on how women can develop and demonstrate their strategic acumen.
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