There are 6 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 strands of diversity. What is your point for diversity?
Whilst there is currently a strong push for gender diversity on boards, this is just one of the 6 strands of diversity. What is your point for diversity?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 - 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…