Seeking a corporate board seat
Knowing how to get on a corporate board can be a struggle. This guide outlines a process for executives to think through:
- The kinds of boards they might want to be part of
- What unique value they bring to a board
- Brand building for the search process
- Composing your board bio
- What skills boards are looking for
- How to conduct a search
- How to do due diligence on a company
Take the first step – Ask yourself the following questions
- Why do I want to be a director?
- What value can I bring to a board?
- Can I commit the amount of time needed?
- What kind of company do I want to be involved with?
- Industry/sector
- Private, public, private equity-owned
- Startup, growing, established
- Small, medium, large
- What is my timeframe for a position?
- Will my employer allow me to take a board position?
- Do my previous or current business relationships pose any issue with me being independent?
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