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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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’ […]
Writing a Board Ready CV
We offer a range of support to create a Board CV which does you justice as a candidate. This article by our founders Rowena Ironside and Ruth Medd shares some […]
Preparing for a Board Interview - 10 Tips
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 preparation […]
Think 'BlockBusters', Not Snakes & Ladders
Making decisions in uncertain times. Julie and Malcolm are both Women on Boards’ Ambassadors and deliver our Getting to the C-Suite Leadership programme Based on a webinar with Julie Ashworth […]
Recruitment, Promotion and the Myths of Merit
It’s not uncommon to hear someone say “I don’t believe in targets, I want to be hired on merit”. Whilst this might sound eminently logical, the problem lies in 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 […]
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 […]
How to bring strategic thinking in to your organisation
Fiona Hathorn, CEO of Women on Boards UK, shares her thoughts on how to bring strategic thinking into your organisation – whether you’re a non-executive director or a senior leader. […]
How Can Women Make the Transition to Leadership?
Julie Ashworth, CEO of Broadreach leadership consultancy and Women on Boards Ambassador. For years there has been talk of a ‘glass ceiling’ for women, where they are not reaching the […]
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 […]