Leading vs Managing
Understanding the differences between leading and managing is crucial for effective decision-making and team dynamics. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, they have subtle differences that impact outcomes. […]
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Career & leadership
Advice and insight on reaching your career potential and taking an inclusive approach. See also our regular Career Check-In events.
Securing a Board Position - 5 Simple Steps
Finding a board appointment that suits your interests, skills and geography takes patience, determination and effort. We’re here to help. Our focus is to encourage, inspire and actively support women […]
NEW member service for 2024 - Career Check-Ins
NEW from WB Directors – regular insights and support for our mid-career members. We know many of our members are building their strategic skills through a board role alongside emerging […]
Staying authentic as you progress your career
As we move through our career, we can lose sight of our purpose and personal style, finding our determination and confidence can waver. It’s important to reflect on our values, […]
Getting heard in meetings
Meetings are key forums for making your influence felt and establishing yourself as a leader (potential or current). Yet women and people of other underrepresented groups often struggle to be […]
How to ensure your strategy has 'implementation muscle'
When is a strategy considered successful? Imagine having paid to visit an art gallery and you are greeted by a few rooms full of well-below standard works. Accompanying each of […]
How to overcome blockers in the workplace
Blockers in the workplace are challenging, frustrating and draining! Dealing with “blockers” in the workplace is a pervasive challenge, causing considerable frustration among professionals. According to UGM’s Personal Influence at […]
Fiona Hathorn's Top Tips for Career Success
Fiona Hathorn, our co-founder and CEO, shares her advice on realising your career goals – based on global research findings, combined with her personal experience building a successful career in […]
Your Career Map
Building a successful career is something that rarely ‘just happens’. Proactive and life-long career management is a key factor to success – particularly for those from under-represented groups. Our Career […]
Are You a Leader or a Manager?
Do you understand how to think strategically, oversee change and/or manage a diverse team innovatively and collaboratively? Fiona Hathorn, our co-founder and MD, considers leadership & management and how both […]
How to ask for a pay rise
Equal Pay Day signifies the day in the year that women effectively stop earning, relative to men. Or put another way, in comparison to the average man on a full-time […]
Navigating a crisis need not compromise quality
Article by Fiona Hathorn, CEO and co-founder Women on Boards network Why the Covid-19 crisis could lead to enhanced decision-making We all had to react and adapt fast as the […]