A Board ROLE in 2022?
What is 2022 going to look like for you? If a board role in 2022 is what you want, then now is the time to plan.
The 3 board selection criteria that matter most when recruiting board members
Many believe that prior governance experience and executive skills are the most important board selection criteria, but should you be focussing on 3 others?
Do you know the 5 CORE things a chair wants to see from a Board Candidate?
There are just five core elements that organisations want to find in a new non executive director.
Articulation – The most valuable thing you can do to gain a Board Appointment!
You need to develop a board pitch that clearly defines the reasons you should be considered for a board appointment.
How long will it take to gain a board appointment or build a board career?
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’.
A discussion on the strategies, tactics and methods for getting a board director role in Australia
We cover everything about getting a board role in Australia including board aspirations, roadblocks, personal connections, leveraging your C-suite experience, skills matrix & board fit, in-demand demand board roles & skills.
Common Question: What makes a successful NED?
Successful Board Directors or NEDs are united by some common traits. A range of soft skill that enables them to add individual value and that in turn drive their board careers.
Why women don’t apply for Board Roles as often as they should
Men are confident about their ability, but women don’t feel confident until they’ve checked off each item on the list.
How to stay positive and build confidence? Both are key to a board appointment.
Rejection is part of the process of gaining a board appointment. Staying positive and building your confidence is critical.
I don’t have the networks I need to get on a board, so should I even bother trying to start a board career?
If you don’t have the right networks - Are you wasting your time? Absolutely not.
Common Questions: How to transition from an Executive to a Non-Executive?
If you are a Senior Executive and looking for your first board appointment then, most likely, you have already begun to wonder HOW that transition will take place.
Leveraging successful and unsuccessful Board Interviews
Congratulations, you have had your Board Interview. You need to be prepared for what happens next.
How to impress a Board Headhunter and why you should
Like any consultant, recruiters have opinions. If you are pursuing a significant Board Role, chances are, you will be dealing with them.
How you should use Search Firms to get a Board Appointment
20% of appointments in Australia are made through recruiters and adverts. You need to know how to make search firms work in your favour.
Taking the Direct Approach to gain a Board Appointment
The most likely way you will gain a board appointment is by directly approaching an organisation. 15% of all appointments are made this way.
What Role do Strong Ties play in the board appointment process?
You might be surprised to learn that Old School Ties are NOT as useful as you think.