A good committee chairperson is charismatic, a good communicator and listener, and has a big-picture vision and a clear sense of direction. They are excellent facilitators with a strong governance background, solid business acumen, and broad experience. Not only do they have a comprehensive set of skills and leadership experience, but they also must stand…
Congratulations! You scheduled a board interview! Now what? A board interview will have a different focus and flow than the average CXO interview. The most productive board interviews will be cooperative, informative, and conversational. Ultimately, the board interview should be a balanced 2-way evaluation; both board and candidate aim to make an informed decision on…
It’s no secret that the pandemic provided everyone with the opportunity to re-evaluate their employment situations and goals. Millions of Americans have been inspired and motivated to take action and change their current circumstance as a result. Whether you fall into the re-evaluating group or the action group, there’s no time like the present to…
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…