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 […]
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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 […]
A Fine Balance: Managing Expectations on Remuneration Committees
Experienced RemCo member and Chair Moni Mannings and Mercer’s remuneration expert Amanda Flint contributed to a discussion on the challenges of being involved in a Remuneration Committee at our Directors […]
Three Common Challenges for First Time Non-Executive Directors
Advice from headhunter Jonathan Swain, who leads the Board Practice at The McLean Partnership, on navigating the transition into the boardroom. Getting your first board position can be tough enough, […]
INSEAD International Directors' Programme (Certificated)
If you are considering an in-depth qualification to equip you to excel as a non-executive director, you can’t beat the coverage and quality of the INSEAD programme. This programme is […]
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 […]
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 […]