Writing a powerful board report to make you stand out from the crowd
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GUEST – Seipati Mokhuoa - CEO Southern African Women In Leadership (SAWIL)
Before you begin your board search or even write your NED CV, it is important that write a board profile that is powerful and will get you selected for a board interview. It is one of the greatest challenges I see potential board members struggle with. You must be able to articulate what you bring to the table.
Whilst there is no such thing as a static board profile (your board profile will adjust depending on who the reader is and what organisation they are representing) your profile must address the five (5) core elements a Chair/decision-maker wants to see in a successful candidate (Prior Governance Experience, Your Executive Skills, Your Networks and Connections, Demonstrable Passion and Cultural Fit). There are also a couple of other elements to consider as well – Industry Experience, Governance Qualifications and Diversity. The totality of these elements addresses a Chair’s motivations. Being able to articulate these both formally and informally, is your board pitch – the reason you should be appointed to a board.
Before you begin your board search or even write your NED CV, it is important that write a board profile that is powerful and will get you selected for a board interview. It is one of the greatest challenges I see potential board members struggle with. You must be able to articulate what you bring to the table.
Whilst there is no such thing as a static board profile (your board profile will adjust depending on who the reader is and what organisation they are representing) your profile must address the five (5) core elements a Chair/decision-maker wants to see in a successful candidate (Prior Governance Experience, Your Executive Skills, Your Networks and Connections, Demonstrable Passion and Cultural Fit). There are also a couple of other elements to consider as well – Industry Experience, Governance Qualifications and Diversity. The totality of these elements addresses a Chair’s motivations. Being able to articulate these both formally and informally, is your board pitch – the reason you should be appointed to a board.
