This module outlines the roles and responsibilities of the trustee board in overseeing the strategic thinking, development and planning processes to establish and monitor the future direction of the fund. Analyses the three phases of strategic oversight and the role of the board and trustee directors throughout each phase. Key topics include: * strategic thinking • environmental scans, formulating ideas, developing options * strategy development • defining critical success, testing options, making decisions * strategic planning • planning initiatives, identifying risks, setting actions and accountabilities. Earn up to 6 CPD hours