7 tips to gain a board role with no board experience
Can I become a Non-Executive Director with no board experience or am I just wasting my time? The reality is that you can.
Taking the Direct Approach to a Board Appointment
By taking the direct approach to a board appointment you can tap into how 15% of all board appointments are made.
How to build your professional network
Most of us acknowledge the value of personal connections, but are unsure how to build a professional network.
Close Friends & Strong Relationships are NOT the Connections that will get you a Board Appointment
53% of all board appointments potentially occur through connections seen rarely or infrequently
Do you have a list of board target organisations – boards you could be appointed to?
If you have board aspirations, you must have a list of board target organisations that you can be appointed to.
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.
A Government Board Position: why and how to gain one
When considering a board career you should evaluate all possible options, a Government board position is one of them.
Looking for a board appointment? Make an early start.
There are a number of things that you should do NOW if you are looking for a board appointment. The end of your executive career is too late.
What types of board roles are available in Australia?
Looking for a Non-Executive Director role? There are many other types of board roles in Australia that you should consider.
Want a board appointment? Understanding the Fundamental Attribution Error is well, fundamental.
One of the most valuable things you can do to gain a board appointment is to simply start telling people you are looking for one.
Defining boards to targets? 8 Questions to Ask Yourself
Managing your Board expectations and aspirations can be made easier by asking yourself 8 questions. From there you can narrow down the sort of boards that you are likely to be appointed to.
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.
The 7 Rewards of Becoming a Non-Executive Director
Any board appointment will incur some risks, for most, the rewards far outweigh these risks. There are at least 7 rewards to holding a board role.
Can I have both an Executive and a Non-Executive role?
In short, yes. You can have a Non-Executive and Executive role at the same time. Indeed doing so, may be the best career decision you’ll ever make.
No Board Experience? No Problem
It may surprise you to know that the majority of new board appointments have neither past NED experience nor were/are CEOs.
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.