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
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.
Taking the Direct Approach to gain a Board Appointment
The most likely way you will gain a board appointment is by directly approaching an organisation. 15% of all appointments are made this way.