
The Four Ways Board Appointments are Made
Typically, board appointments take place via four avenues: Through your personal connections; By a candidate directly approaching a board or organisation; By responding to an

A Board Profile That Dares Them Not to Appoint You
Of fundamental importance is understanding and being able to articulate your offering to a board. Whilst this may seem obvious it is one of the most significant

The Fundamental Attribution Error Changes Everything
You may ask what the Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE) is. Malcolm Gladwell writes about this in his bestselling book, Tipping Point. He writes that the

Branding Yourself as a Non-Executive Director
When it comes to gaining a seat on a board, your ‘brand’ can make the difference between being considered appointable or not. Further, having a brand that

What Does a Successful Board Candidate Look Like?
Board Direction helps you fast track your board appointment – find out more. I needn’t tell you that there are as many types of boards

Gaining a Role on a Not-for-Profit Board
Over the past few weeks, I have been looking at the various types of boards. Today I would like to discuss one that’s probably my

Gaining a Board Role in the Commercial Sector
I have written before about the 3 types of boards that are commonly available to those who seek to serve on a board. I previously wrote

Finding a Role with Government Boards or Committees
There are 3 types of boards that are commonly available to those who seek to serve on a board. They include: Government Boards & Committees

Do You Really Want a Board Directorship?
If you are considering a board directorship, it is of vital importance that you understand the risks associated with becoming a non-executive director. You probably