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’ […]
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Advice, information and inspiration to secure and succeed in non executive board positions.
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 […]
Strengthening the Board's Moral Compass
Five key factors to reduce the potential for ‘board failure’ The board’s conscience and commitment to do the right thing is a key approach to reducing board failures and scandals. […]
Boardroom Briefing Archive 2022
Produced by Martin Webster, Partner at law firm Pinsent Masons and editor of the IOD publication The Director’s Handbook, these monthly briefings keep you up to date on the latest governance news […]
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 […]
Recognising Your Skills for a Sports Board
Here we share reflections from three women with experience in the Welsh sports board sector who joined our members at our virtual event in February 2022. Having a sporting career […]
Raising the Bar: The Opportunity to Influence Ethical Standards as a Non-Exec
Our co-founder Rowena Ironside shares her personal perspective on boardroom ethics and what you can do as a non-executive director to make change happen. Women on Boards UK was founded […]
10 Questions to Consider 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 […]