Weak ties: the silver bullet for a board appointment?
Weak ties can be valuable in your board search. The key is to identify which connections are valuable.
The relationship study that can get you a board appointment?
Studies show that 83% of people who gained a board appointment did so through a connection they saw rarely or infrequently.
Personal Connections count but not the ones you think
Personal connections are extremely valuable when searching for a board appointment, but which ones should you pursue.
Articulation – The most valuable thing you can do to gain a Board Appointment!
The most valuable thing you can do to gain a board appointment is to simply tell people you are looking for one.
How to use LinkedIn to develop Weak Ties
Connections are valuable when it comes to gaining a board appointment. You should be using LinkedIn to develop weak ties.
How to build your professional network
Most of us acknowledge the value of personal connections, but are unsure how to build a professional network.
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.
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.
The four keys to developing Personal Connections
There are 4 key things to work when developing personal or professional connections – your motivation, authenticity, passion & mantra.
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.
Why you should be using LinkedIn Groups to find and build Board Connections
LinkedIn is an under utilised tool for most directors when it comes to sourcing and developing board connections. LinkedIn Groups can help
Using LinkedIn to Build the Right Connections
In my opinion the best way to develop personal connections, particularly for those who dislike formal networking, is using LinkedIn. I have written a lot about making connections over the past few weeks and can definitely not end this subject without looking at using LinkedIn to build the right connections. A brief word of warning; […]
How Do You Develop the Right Connections? (2)
The right connections account for around 65% of all board appointments, so your connections really do count – but only if you can properly and appropriately ARTICULATE your offering and know WHO might be interested. As a starting point I want to acknowledge that many struggle to, or are intimidated by, developing personal connections. That is […]
How Do You Develop Connections? (1)
I have written before about the value of your network and connections in gaining a board appointment. When it comes to board appointments, it is not what you know but who you know that counts. So it stands to reason that you have to develop connections when you have your eye on a board role. […]
Your Personal Connections Can Get You Appointed
A recent study I conducted found 65% of current board members found their most recent board appointment via a personal connection! So how do you utilise your ‘personal connections’ to gain a board appointment? Networking’ conjures up images of cocktail parties and business cards – and while this has its place it is not for […]
LinkedIn & Your Board Search
LinkedIn – a highly underrated tool for your board search It is no secret that I love using LinkedIn – infact, with over 20,000 connections, I am a Top 10 Australian, LinkedIn user. I love using it because: it has some great functionality; it allows me to connect with individuals directly and provides an easy […]