What to Focus on When Pitching for a NED Role
Juliet Taylor CEO of board recruiters Starfish Search Having a wealth of experience to bring to NED positions is a clear advantage. However, it can make summarising the value you […]
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Our time is now - My advice for diverse women to build a board career
Nicolina Andall Experienced NED Nicolina Andall shares her advice to other diverse women considering a board career. The pressure for diversity on boards is growing – government scrutiny, regulators and investors […]
What are Housing Association Boards Looking For?
The three speakers at our Social Housing Boardroom Insights events were unanimous – a passion for the organisation’s purpose is a vital ingredient for Housing Association board members. Taking a […]
What I've Learnt About Being a Charity Trustee
Gail Emerson, Women on Boards’ CRM Marketing Manager, reflects on her time on as Chair of Lambeth Rathbone’s board of trustees. (2018) Six years ago I was feeling daunted by […]
Cyber Resilience for Non-Executives
Rowena Ironside, Chair of Women on Boards UK, portfolio NED and a technology industry veteran, shares her advice on managing cyber risk from the board room. The boardroom is where […]
How to Find the Charity Trustee Position That Suits You
An alternative approach to getting a charity board role. The secret to finding a trustee role with a small-medium-sized charity that is aligned with your skills and interests is simple: […]
How to Make a Real Contribution to the NHS
Based on our ‘Healthcare Boardroom Insights’ webinar; held 26 March 2020. Our NHS has been a focus of national attention and appreciation, along with other key workers, as the ‘frontline’ […]
Preparing for a Board Interview - 10 Tips
By Rowena Ironside, Sarah Laessig and Caroline Emmet. If you have made it to an interview, we want to make sure that you do yourself justice. Have you done the […]
Dealing With a Strong CEO
Seven DO’s and DON’Ts from our Directors’ Circle There are many issues a non-executive may encounter in the boardroom, and the real challenge in planning our Directors’ Circle events is […]
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 […]
The Role of the Chair
The role of the Chair is critical to the successful functioning of a board. It is a complex, multi-faceted role where emotional intelligence is as important as intellect and breadth of […]
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 […]