Looking for a board role in 2024 – prepare now!

Now is the time to reflect on the year gone and what you can do better in the year ahead.
What non-executive director role is right for you?

There are many the factors to consider when determining the right non-executive director role. Start with finding your inner Hedgehog.
Maintaining a positive mindset can increase your chances of securing your first NED Appointment

Rejection is a part of the process to secure your first NED appointment. Maintaining a positive mindset & self-assurance is vital.
Is your board network stale? Review yours now!

An up-to-date and well-nourished board network can truly work wonders for your board and executive careers.
Your Board Appointment Plan for 2023 – 10 steps

The new year is when most people think about their board career. A successful board career begins with a structured Board Appointment plan.
Why women aren’t applying for Board Positions?

Research suggests that women aren’t applying for board positions in the same numbers as men. What might be driving this?
Looking for a UK board appointment? Start Now!

Waiting until the end of your executive career can have a devastating effect on your prospects of gaining a UK Board Appointment.
What Board can I Realistically be appointed to?

What sort of organisation you want to be appointed to the board of and can be appointed to is fundamental to success.
How to transition from an Executive to a Non-Executive Director?

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.
Use your isolation time to reset for a Board Appointment in 2021

With time on your hands and a new year ahead, now is the time to reset your plan to gain a board appointment.
65% of current UK board members gained an appointment via a personal connection

It may not surprise you that board appointments are made via connections, but you need to know what type of connections are most valuable.
Have you wondered Why anyone would want to join an Unpaid Board?

Many ask themselves Why serve on an unpaid UK board. There are significant benefits that you should consider.
Board career planning is important, but perseverance is everything!

You must adopt sustainable practices to ensure that you are able to persevere and get a board appointment.
How to write a Board Profile that Dares them not to Appoint You

An effective board profile can make the difference between being appointed or not even seen for an interview.
Three Desirable Criteria for a Board Candidate

There are three desirable criteria that will influence a Chair’s decision to appoint you. It is important to know what they are and how to leverage them.