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The 5 KEY things that make an ideal NED candidate
Having taken briefs from hundreds of Chairs looking to recruit NEDs, five core criteria make the ideal board candidate.
April 11, 2025
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Having taken briefs from hundreds of Chairs looking to recruit NEDs, five core criteria make the ideal board candidate.
The transition from executive to non-executive director can be daunting, but there are five things you can do to ease the transition.
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I challenge you to refine your board value by developing a pitch you can articulate formally and informally to gain a NED appointment.
Don’t let the fundamental attribution error work against your chances of getting a NED appointment.
Many skilled individuals find developing a Non-Executive Director (NED) career so daunting that they abandon their pursuit.
Non-Executive Director (NED) appointment success comes with having clearly defined and realistic board targets organisations.
‘How long will it take?’ is the wrong question to ask. There are three more appropriate questions you should consider.
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Effective board networking involves building connections and relationships that can help improve your reputation and furnishing introductions.
Maintaining a Non-Executive Director (NED) and an Executive role at the same time may be the best overall career decision you’ll ever make.
Being a Non Executive Director is time-consuming. It usually involves much more than simply attending scheduled meetings and reading in preparation for them.
Many believe that only existing or past NEDs get board appointments. The truth is we all have to start somewhere with no board experience.
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