Recruitment, Promotion and the Myths of Merit
It’s not uncommon to hear someone say “I don’t believe in targets, I want to be hired on merit”. Whilst this might sound eminently logical, the problem lies in the […]
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Where you can find a board role to suit you - and how to put yourself forward successfully.
Are You Board Ready?
Many consider a non-executive position to be something you take on after a successful career. We disagree! Increasingly, modern leaders combine executive and non-executive roles throughout their careers. Whilst the […]
Board Meetings - What's Involved?
Confidence is key to success in life and in the boardroom. If you have never attended a board meeting before, this article aims to demystify the experience. Board meetings come […]
Template Board CVs and Covering Letter
BOARD CVSYour Board CV needs to give a different perspective on your experience than your executive CV. We offer specific support and resources in producing a Board CV which truely […]
Governance Basics
All boards are tasked with the governance of their organisation, which broadly involves strategy, scrutiny and compliance. Here we bring together some useful resources surrounding compliance and the different codes, structures […]
What Does a Non-Executive Director do?
A legal perspective. By Tanya Shillingford, Partner at Goodman Derrick LLP However, the steps that executive and non-executive directors are expected to take so they can discharge their duties will […]
10 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Board
Conducting your due diligence. Board appointments are often a competitive process and the current board will want to know you are the right fit. But equally, you must make sure […]
Top Tips for Joining a Board
Fiona Hathorn, Women on Boards UK, October 2018 To get anywhere in life you need to know; who you are, where you are, and how you might get there? Sounds quite […]