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There are 7 Strands of Diversity for Boards to Consider

There are 7 Strands of Diversity for Boards to Consider
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:February 28, 2019
  • Post category:Diversity
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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?

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The Pros and Cons of Not-for-Profit Board Member Remuneration

The Pros and Cons of Not-for-Profit Board Member Remuneration
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:April 4, 2018
  • Post category:Board Recruitment

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…

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How much are Non Executives Paid?

  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:September 6, 2017
  • Post category:Uncategorized

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…

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7 Steps to Gaining a Corporate Board Seat

7 Steps to Gaining a Corporate Board Seat
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:July 20, 2016
  • Post category:Board Recruitment/Due Diligence

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…

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Having Women on Boards Pays Dividends for Companies

Having Women on Boards Pays Dividends for Companies
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:February 11, 2016
  • Post category:Diversity

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…

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Forewarned is forearmed: the six challenges of gaining a board appointment.

Forewarned is forearmed: the six challenges of gaining a board appointment.
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:November 5, 2015
  • Post category:Board Recruitment

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…

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LinkedIn & Your Board Search

LinkedIn & Your Board Search
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:October 28, 2015
  • Post category:Board Recruitment/Personal Connections & Networks

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…

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How Much Are Non Executives Remunerated?

How Much Are Non Executives Remunerated?
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:October 1, 2015
  • Post category:Board Recruitment/The Value of NEDs

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…

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What Chairs Want (3): Your Personal Connections

What Chairs Want (3): Your Personal Connections
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:July 24, 2015
  • Post category:Board Recruitment/Personal Connections & Networks

 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…

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What Boards want (5): Demonstrable Passion

What Boards want (5): Demonstrable Passion
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:July 21, 2015
  • Post category:Board Recruitment

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…

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What Boards want (4): Cultural Fit

What Boards want (4): Cultural Fit
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:July 21, 2015
  • Post category:Board Recruitment/Diversity

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…

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Setting Goals for the New Year: Don’t Forget Your Board Ambitions

Setting Goals for the New Year: Don’t Forget Your Board Ambitions
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:December 16, 2014
  • Post category:Board Recruitment

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,…

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What Boards Want (2): Prior Governance Experience.

What Boards Want (2): Prior Governance Experience.
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:September 19, 2014
  • Post category:Board Recruitment

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…

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What Boards Want (1): Executive skills.

What Boards Want (1): Executive skills.
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:September 5, 2014
  • Post category:Board Recruitment

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…

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How much research should you do for a NED application?

How much research should you do for a NED application?
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:August 7, 2014
  • Post category:Board Recruitment/Personal Connections & Networks

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…

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Why you should really consider taking an unpaid board role – even if you don’t want one

Why you should really consider taking an unpaid board role – even if you don’t want one
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:July 29, 2014
  • Post category:Board Recruitment

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…

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