Get on Board: First Step is Self-Awareness
Before you strive for a board position you need to do a self-assessment. Ask yourself if you are ready to switch your mindset from an executive role to a non-executive role. Another key question to ask is whether you feel comfortable with numbers. At the board level, you should be able to decipher t
Get to Board: The Role of Board Search Firms
A large chunk of Independent Directors’ appointments continue thru personal contacts of promoters and NRC members partly for their personal comfort and also to avoid any search firm fee, particularly for smaller companies. While Nifty 100 and MNCs often avail the services of search firms, it is th
Importance of Personal Branding to be an Independent Director
Your personal brand is the combination of reality and the perception about you. As Jeff Bezos says, “Your brand is what people say about you while you are not in the room. Thus, personal branding is the art of creating a unique brand identity and positioning for the Brand YOU as well as the strate
Get to Boards: Networking, The First Step to a Board Seat
If you desire that board seat, networking with promoters and existing board members is crucial. Board aspirants must also display a good alignment with promoters on cultural compatibility and sharing of values. Most of the rejections for board appointments have been attributed to the candidate being
Get to Board: Due diligence
Due diligence is an essential step in the selection of a company before joining. It is unlike an executive joining because as an independent director, there are legal liabilities associated with the role, hence one must be very cautious about scanning the company thoroughly before accepting the appo
Get to Board: Need for Board Training
Training is the next phase after some self-awareness and self-learning about boards and corporate governance. Once you get serious to pursue a non-executive career on the board as an independent director and have a sufficient understanding of the role and duties of the board’s independent dire
Get to Board: Acing the Interview
An interview invite is a major milestone in your board journey. Due to the legal liabilities angle, board interview invites must be handled cautiously. Most Board interviews are conversational, and conducted in informal settings and sometimes at a non-office venue as well. A couple of things that
Get to Board: Onboarding
Onboarding is a very difficult task because one is made legally liable for a part-time engagement with the company. So, a good understanding of how the company functions and what are the legal nuances of compliance need to be taken special care of. Apart from secretarial induction which is more regu
What Is a Good Board CV?
A productive board CV must effectively highlight your strengths, expertise, and values. All information must be displayed clearly. A CV should contain contact details, work experience, core competencies, major accomplishments, and academic qualifications. A CV needs to be flexible and dynamic, chang
