TEN for TEN years: Alex Tamlyn
Alex Tamlyn Experienced lawyer and governance expert reflects on developments in corporate governance over the past 30 years. You can listen to Alex’s story in full on podcast here or […]
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ON BOARD FOR SUCCESS: Ecohydra appoint new NEDs through Women on Boards
Sometimes board recruitment is a straight-forward replacement exercise. At others, it is part of a development strategy as the needs and nature of your organisation changes. The latter was very […]
TEN for TEN years: Lesley Lloyd
Lesley Lloyd is a Governor at the University of Central Lancashire, where she chairs the Sustainability Committee (SustCo) and also sits on the Audit & Risk Committee. Lesley is also […]
Seven Reasons Why Being on a Board is Good for Your Career
Adding a board appointment or directorship to your CV is a sure way of drawing attention and validating your capabilities whilst catapulting your career up the ladder of success. The […]
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 […]
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’ […]