How to leverage your strong ties to secure a board role?
I want to show you how to leverage your strong ties authentically and legitimately, which ultimately can lead to securing a board role.
Strong ties have value in the Board Appointment process
Strong ties have value in the board appointment process; you should consider what value they offer you.
Weak ties: the silver bullet for a board appointment?
Weak ties can be valuable in your board search. The key is to identify which connections are valuable.
The relationship study that can get you a board appointment?
Studies show that 83% of people who gained a board appointment did so through a connection they saw rarely or infrequently.
Personal Connections count but not the ones you think
Personal connections are extremely valuable when searching for a board appointment, but which ones should you pursue.
In-person research sets you apart as a board candidate
If you really want to get a board appointment, then in-person board research should never be overlooked.
Your first step for any board application is online research
When executed properly, online board research should separate you from the competition in the board appointment process.
Why research is the foundation for any successful board application
Board research is the most valuable way to distinguish yourself from other applicants and secure a board appointment.
Why the Chair is the Key to a Board Appointment
Regardless of how you might be appointed, the Chairperson is the key to a board appointment.
Answer these 8 questions to define your board targets
Defining a list of companies to target is critical to successfully gaining a non-executive director (NED) appointment
A Board Appointment Plan to get you a board role in 2025
If you want a board role in 2025, there are several elements to focus on in developing a board appointment plan.
6 Books to help you get a board role
In this article, I discuss my top 6 books to help you get a board role. They all have practical advice and methodologies you can apply.
The 4 Ways Board Appointments are Made
Board appointments happen in one of only four ways. You must be prepared for each of them and know where to focus your attention.
Am I too old or too young to be a Non-Executive Director?
Age alone rarely limits your potential as a Non-Executive Director, yet people still believe they are too old or too young.
How long will it take to gain a board appointment?
There are countless variables at play and everyone’s aspirations will differ. However, when thinking about a board appointment, it is true to say that ‘the harder you work, the luckier you will get’.
Five steps to transition from an executive to a Non-Executive Director
By following a proven process, starting with these five steps, anyone can transition from an executive to a non-executive director.