Resource Centre
Catch up on our latest news, member success stories, media coverage and - for members only - the latest Resource Centre articles.
Non-Executive Opportunities: An Introductory Guide
Here we give a high-level overview of non-executive opportunities and how they differ between sectors. We hope this will help you to position yourself to find a role with boards […]
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When to make the move to a portfolio career
A portfolio career is as individual as the professional living it. Most encompass a mix of non-executive board roles (paid and pro bono), consultancy in your professional field, and/or mentoring […]
Boardroom Insights: Private Equity Boards
Have you ever thought about joining a board in the Private Equity (PE) or Venture Capital sector? How does this sector find NEDs and how is it best to market […]
Boardroom Insights: University Boards
Ever thought about applying for a board role with a university? Why not listen back to this Boardroom Insights session which broadens your understanding of the range of opportunities out […]
Boardroom Insights: Tech Sector
This session looks at the opportunities in high-growth technology businesses. We were delighted to be joined by founder of talent advisory business Floreat Ventures, Nicola Mann and portfolio NED Shane […]
The Role of Committees
Board committees play an important role in UK corporate governance and in some cases, serving on a committee can be the first step to building a non-executive career and eventually […]
Boardroom Insights: The Healthcare Sector
Have you ever thought about joining the board of an organisation in the healthcare sector? If you are considering joining an NHS hospital governing body, a clinical commissioning group board […]
Boardroom Insights: Charity Sector Boards
Have you ever thought about applying for a board role in the charity sector? Why not join to broaden your understanding of the range of opportunities out there, understand how […]
The Director's Dilemmas
The Director’s Dilemmas is a series of case studies created by Julie Garland McLellan, based on real events and three sample solutions from governance practitioners. Read each of the Dilemmas here:
Effective Stakeholder Communications
Webinar recording with Sallie Pilot from Black Sun Stakeholder Communications How is your board ensuring effective stakeholder communications during and post the Covid pandemic? Listen to this webinar recording when Sallie Pilot […]
Emotional intelligence in the boardroom
Eilish Jamieson WOB Ambassador, Executive Coach, and Portfolio NED An interview with Dr Ali Budjanovcanin (Kings Business School & certified EQ practitioner) by Eilish Jamieson We are all aware that […]
Making your business plan for a board role
Deborah Cooper Partner and Head of Board services at Miles Advisory Establishing yourself as a NED is best approached as a business endeavour. It is important to be purposeful about what […]
Eight common ways board Chairs can prove ineffective - and why it matters
Kieran Moynihan Managing partner of Board Excellence. Kieran Moynihan, managing partner of Board Excellence, draws on his substantial experience in improving board effectiveness to reflect on the role of the […]