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Having taken briefs from hundreds of Chairs looking to recruit NEDs, there are five core criteria that make the perfect board candidate.
Without being able to articulate your board pitch effectively, you just won’t get appointed.
You need to realise that you are going to get ‘pegged’ – it is up to you how they peg you.
The transition from an executive to a non-executive director is highly competitive. Starting with these 5 steps you can get you on your way.
Waiting until the end of your executive career can have a devastating effect on your prospects of gaining a UK Board Appointment.
What is 2022 going to look like for you? If a first board appointment or a more significant board role is what you want, then you need to plan now.
I can not stress this enough, defining a list of target organisations is critical.
What sort of organisation you want to be appointed to the board of and can be appointed to is fundamental to success.
‘How long will it take?’ is the wrong question to ask. There are three more appropriate questions you should consider.
Over the last 17 years, a number of things have become clear to me, that should frame your thinking about how you might gain your first, or a subsequent, board appointment.
Having worked with thousands of successful NEDs, I can shed some light on the board appointment process.
Successful Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) are united by some common personal and professional qualities that, in turn, drive their board careers.
A Governance Qualification is rarely a requirement for potential board candidates, however, it might just be the thing that separates you from your closest competitor.
Having the right connections is essential when trying to find and gain a board appointment. However strong ties are not the key.
Being a Non Executive Director is time-consuming. It usually involves much more than simply attending scheduled meetings and reading in preparation for them.
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