The tools for building board connections
At the core of gaining a board appointment are three things you must be clear about and having the tools to build board connections.
I don’t have the board network to get a NED role
Effective board networking involves building connections and relationships that can help improve your reputation and furnishing introductions.
The 4 keys to building personal connections
When it comes to board appointments, it is not what you know but who you know that counts.
Use the Direct Approach to get on a Board in the UK
Various studies show that one of the most successful ways you will get on a board in the UK is by directly approaching an organisation.
Your board network must include weak ties
83% of people gain board roles through personal people they see rarely or infrequently. Your board network must include weak ties.
Strong ties are unlikely to help you get on a board
Strong ties, the people you know and trust are not the right connections to get you appointed.
Building a board network? Use LinkedIn
When building a board network, you need to develop connections and relationships. LinkedIn is the perfect platform and tool.
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.
Can old-school ties get you a board appointment?
Approximately 20% of board appointments occur via those who you have a strong connection with – your strong ties.