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?
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.
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.
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.
How to write a Board Profile that Dares them not to Appoint You
An effective board profile can make the difference between being appointed or not even seen for an interview.
Three Desirable Criteria for a Board Candidate
Chairs seek these 3 desirable attributes when looking for new board members. You need to understand what they are and how to leverage them in your favour.
Are not-for-profit (NFP) boards the place to begin?
In some cases, it is the opposite of what you should do. Think carefully about what your next appointment should look like.