What does diversity mean for a non-executive director appointment?
As a non-executive director candidate, you need to consider your points of diversity and why it is valuable.
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 the outset it should probably be stated that organisations which operate in the ‘Not for Profit (NfP)’ or ‘third sector’ are incredibly diverse both in terms of […]
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 as a member of a board. The amount a Non-Executive could earn depends on a number of different factors. The most obvious are: The type […]
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 range of talent. To remain competitive and profitable, our corporations depend on it. This opens the market to a much wider group of prospective directors […]
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 mere gender diversity; it’s a question of profitability. In a previous article I noted that there are far more to discuss when it comes to […]
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 a board role is too onerous a process. This is disappointing because board appointments offer terrific opportunities to further your career, develop new skills and create new personal […]
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 Australian, LinkedIn user. I love using it because: it has some great functionality; it allows me to connect with individuals directly and provides an easy […]
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 as a member of a board. Being a paid board member is a dream of many The amount a Non-Executive could earn depends on a […]
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 and passion for the work cultural fit Specifically, I detailed what executive skills are valued at board level but also why evidencing prior governance experience […]
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 executive skills are valued at board level, why evidencing prior governance experience is so important, why your personal connections are so valuable and why cultural […]
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 making board appointments including: which executive skills are valued at board level, why evidencing prior governance experience is so important and why your personal connections […]
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, while others are already getting ready for the new year that lies ahead. For most of us, it’s a time of reflection on the past […]
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 most Chairs or Nominations Committees consider when making board appointments. Specifically, I detailed what executive skills are valued at board level but also, I hope, […]
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 successfully appointed to a board or to submit an effective application it is important to first understand what skills appointing boards look for in potential […]
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 expect. Tell me what you know about the board you are applying for? is a question I have asked board candidates thousands of times. Unfortunately, their responses rarely extend […]
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 a paid board role is a mistake* and that an unpaid board role can be equally or more rewarding. As such I spend much of […]