There are 7 Strands of Diversity for Boards to Consider
Whilst there is currently a strong push for gender diversity on boards, this is just one of the 6 or 7 strands of diversity. What is your point for diversity?
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 Not-for-Profit Board Members separately. From…
How much are Non Executives Paid?
A question that will undoubtedly come to mind as you start your journey to becoming a Board Member, is the question of how much you can expect to be paid…
7 Steps to Gaining a Corporate Board Seat
In a previous article on diversity in the boardroom I made a plea for board seats to be more obtainable to a wider, qualified, more diverse audience with a broad…
Having Women on Boards Pays Dividends for Companies
When the subject of board diversity comes up, it automatically leads to a discussion about gender diversity on boards. But having women on boards is a much greater factor than…
Forewarned is forearmed: the six challenges of gaining a board appointment.
Every day I meet people intent on starting a board career. But, for as many people I meet who want a board career I meet just as many who say that finding…
LinkedIn & Your Board Search
LinkedIn - a highly underrated tool for your board search It is no secret that I love using LinkedIn - infact, with over 20,000 connections, I am a Top 10…
How Much Are Non Executives Remunerated?
A question that will undoubtedly come to mind as you start your journey to becoming a Board Member, is the question of how much you can expect to be paid…
What Chairs Want (3): Your Personal Connections
In my last couple of articles I outlined the five elements that I understand most Chairs or Nominations Committees consider when making board appointments: executive skills governance experience personal connections understanding…
What Boards want (5): Demonstrable Passion
This is the last of my articles addressing the five elements that I know most Chairs or Nominations Committees consider when making board appointments. To recap, in my last four articles I detailed: which…
What Boards want (4): Cultural Fit
The Importance of Demonstrating Cultural Fit in the Board Appointment Process In recent articles I have been working through the the five elements I know most Chairs or Nominations Committees consider when…
Setting Goals for the New Year: Don’t Forget Your Board Ambitions
It's that time of year when we walk into stores and all we hear is the sound of Christmas music playing. Some are getting ready to take a well-deserved vacation,…
What Boards Want (2): Prior Governance Experience.
Prior Governance Experience and What to Do if You Don't Have It In another article I outlined the five (5) elements (skills, experience, connections, understanding & fit) that I understand…
What Boards Want (1): Executive skills.
The benefits of gaining a board appointment are considerable – both professionally and personally and there are hundreds of organisations looking for Non Executive Directors at any given moment. In order to be…
How much research should you do for a NED application?
When it's done right, thorough research will clearly and evidently separate you from your competitors and make you highly appointable. However, you must be prepared to do more than you might…
Why you should really consider taking an unpaid board role – even if you don’t want one
Many I speak with tell me that they would love to sit on a board but that they would only consider a paid board role. I believe that only considering…