In-Person board research can set you apart from ALL the other candidates
If you really want to get a board appointment, then in-person board research should never be overlooked.
Online Board Research should be the first step for any board application
When executed properly, online board research should elevate you above the competition in the board appointment process.
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.
The 4 Ways Board Appointments are Made
To put simply, there are only four ways that board appointments are made. Which ones should you be focussing on?
Finding a paid or commercial board appointment?
Commercial board appointments are appealing for many because they offer an opportunity to build your career and be remunerated.
The transition from an executive to non-executive director is difficult – 5 steps to make it easier
The transition from executive to non-executive director is highly competitive and difficult. Follow these 5 steps to your first board role.
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.