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.
What is the time commitment required as a Non-Executive Director?

Finding time to secure a board role is one thing, but what is the time commitment of a non-executive director?
How to find 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.
Is a not-for-profit board appointment the place to begin?

Many say that they would only consider a paid board role. The reality is that unpaid board roles offer significant and tangible benefits.
Directors Remuneration – How much do Board Members get paid?

Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) get paid $1.8M from their various appointments, whilst others get paid nothing. There is a disparity.
What types of board roles are available in Australia?

In Australia, there are nine types of board roles, each with different degrees of responsibilities, risks, and rewards.
Company directors fall short of cyber security skills mark

There are many significant expectations of modern company directors. Cyber security awareness is one of a number of responsibilities for directors – and an increasingly important one, if a recent Department of Home Affairs discussion paper is anything to go by. The paper, which received 143 submissions from a wide range of organisations including Facebook, […]
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.
Revealed – the latest Australian Board Diversity Data and what it means for you

The latest Australian board diversity data has been released, including changing trends in board director skills and experience.
Strong Ties are Less Likely to Get you a Board Appointment

People you know and trust, who are connected are not who you should target to get you a board appointment.