Where to begin with no board experience: Leveraging your executive experience into a board appointment
A vast number of skills and level of experience are valued at board level. It is not just those with board experience who get appointed to boards.
How to write a Board Profile that Dares them not to Appoint You
An effective board profile can make the difference between being appointed or not even seen for an interview.
Three Desirable Criteria for a Board Candidate
Chairs seek these 3 desirable attributes when looking for new board members. You need to understand what they are and how to leverage them in your favour.
Do you know the 5 KEY things a chair wants to see from a Board Candidate?
Being able to address and summarise these elements will go some way to making you the perfect board candidate.
Articulation – The most valuable thing you can do to gain a Board Appointment!
Developing a pitch that defines the reasons you should be considered for a board appointment.
Want a board appointment? Understanding the Fundamental Attribution Error is well, fundamental.
Defining your board aspirations is your first step. Telling people about them is the next thing you need to do.
Defining which boards to target – 8 Questions to Ask Yourself
Managing your Board expectations and aspirations can be made easier by asking yourself 8 questions. From there you can narrow down the sort of boards that you are likely to be appointed to.
What Board can I Realistically be Appointed to?
We all have Board Aspirations, but you need to make sure that the next board role or organisation you pursue is right for you.
How Long will it realistically take to Get Appointed to a Board?
It is always difficult to provide a hard and fast answer to this question, as for everyone the journey is different. However, perseverance is the key.