How To Get Invited To Serve On A Corporate Board

Reaching the Top of the Ladder â€" How to Be Invited to Serve on a Corporate Board by Randi Bussin | Sep 29, 2016 | Career Reinvention, Marketing Yourself | zero feedback Joint collaboration between Randi Bussin and Dr. Marne Platt and Cindy Steiner You’ve constructed a profitable profession over many years. Perhaps you’ve been requested to talk at conferences, revealed articles, and mentored younger workers. Yet, there is one position that seems elusive â€" that of a Director on a corporate board. How can you locate the right board for you? In this posting, we’ll discuss about the first two steps in your board search â€" self-reflection and networking/outreach. According to Women within the Boardroom (WIB), an organization that helps ladies prepare board candidacy materials and community, many company boards search professionals who have a background in a business mannequin suitable with that of the board’s company. They also could search members who've expertise in a variet y of business lifecycle stages (i.e., begin up mode to exit technique, and so on.). Finally, firms want members who shall be arms-on, says Sheila Ronning, CEO and Founder of WIP and Deb Nelms, WIB board coach and Founder of Corporate BoardLink, Inc. Bench warmers need not apply. Cindy Steiner’s client knew she wanted to serve on the board of a worldwide travel firm or travel agency, to supplement her revenue during retirement. She loves worldwide travel, especially to Europe. Karen did analysis on companies, and submitted letters and her CV along with an government summary. Her self-reflection and careful method to her board search has yielded a number of encouraging responses. Finding a Position: Reflect, Network and Interview In the next article, we’ll focus on advertising and training for company board roles. Below is a listing of sources for help in securing a board seat. Please observe these aren't endorsed by the authors. Cindy Steiner, famend international communications coach, and Dr. Marne Platt, an skilled chief in the pharmaceutical trade and revealed writer, will be providing two upcoming workshops in Boston geared towards corporate women as they transition to new roles (first leadership function, move to CEO role or to a corporate board). To learn extra about these workshops or to register, go to Email Address * First Name * Example: Yes, I want to obtain emails from Aspire for Success. (You can unsubscribe anytime)