To expedite a job transition, you need to tailor your CxO resume to your target position. The same concept can be applied to board of director roles; a strategically designed board resume has different skills and components than the average CEO, COO, CFO, CDO, CIO, or CSO resume. Metrics and career parameters are still relevant,…
If you’re feeling tapped out in your career as a CxO, it may be time to consider becoming a member of a board of directors. They are a perfect opportunity to maintain and use your expertise while developing new specialties and experiences. You should know, though, board selection requirements and processes are significantly different from…
Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all skillset for board members. There is infinite variety between boards in terms of their needs, goals, processes, and operating styles. No two boards are alike, which makes board member positions an excellent opportunity for executives to use their expertise to undertake intellectual business challenges that directly impact the direction and…
Attention executives seeking your first (or second, or third) board seat… This is a REALLY interesting article that just came out on Corporate Board Member about What Keeps Directors Up At Night. Long term strategy, short term growth, and financial performance top the list, followed closely by concerns such as CEO succession and cybersecurity. We…