NOW is the time to develop and future proof your career!
The demand for Non Executive Directors never drops. If anything the competition for these positions increases in times of uncertainty.
With no board experience – who will appoint you? What roles should you pursue?
People incorrectly think that they don’t have the right level of skills or experience to sit on boards. This is untrue if you are clear on what sort of board you would like to sit on.
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.
Are not-for-profit (NFP) boards the place to begin?
In some cases, it is the opposite of what you should do. Think carefully about what your next appointment should look like.
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!