Is Diversity in the Boardroom the Answer to Future Growth?
The conversation about board diversity has stalled around gender diversity. As such, there is a strong push to increase the number of women on boards, but diversity is far broader than that.
Why you should be using LinkedIn Groups to find and build Board Connections
LinkedIn is an under utilised tool for most directors when it comes to sourcing and developing board connections. LinkedIn Groups can help
15 Years of Board Recruitment Experience Taught Me This
This is the 15th year of me putting people on boards. It is an opportunity for me to reflect on the changes I have seen over that time and provide some of the key elements I have seen that are common with those who gained board appointments.
Board CV Writing: The 8 Essential Elements of a Successful Board CV!
Your Board CV should be considerably different from your Executive CV. It is the key to getting past the gatekeepers!
The Risks and Rewards of a Board Appointment
There are plenty of reasons why you should consider a board appointment – personal and professional. But for some the risk is just too great
The Pros and Cons of Not-for-Profit Board Member Remuneration
In a previous article we looked at how much prospective board members can expect to be remunerated. However, I decided to deal with the remuneration of
What if I did not Have a Successful Board Interview?
A successful board interview is an exercise in providing a succinct but powerful response that evidences your success. But it often happens that a good
How to Reply to Board Interview Questions
In my previous article, I focused on preparing for your board interview. In this article, I want to get into some detail on how you
How to Prepare Yourself for a Board Interview
If you have made it to the interview you should assume that you and they (the organisation) think you are qualified to do the role.