Here is a range of resources available on corporate board service, which is by no means a comprehensive list:
Some Organizations that Support Boards and Board Candidacy
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) helps directors “lead with confidence in the boardroom” and has the stated aspiration of “corporate directors are recognized by all stakeholders as trusted stewards of long-term value creation.” They follow trends in best practices and governance and offer a library of resources, courses and their own set of credentials. According to their website, half of the Fortune 1000 directors are members.
National Association of Corporate Directors
Catalyst is a global nonprofit that works with powerful CEOs and leading companies worldwide to “help build workplaces that work for women.” Their Career Toolkit includes many links to organizations that offer Education, Training, Recruitment, Research and Advocacy related to corporate boards, including those that support women and diverse board candidates.
Catalyst’s My Career Toolkit: Getting on a Corporate Board
Boardroom Bound Podcast
Boardroom Bound, Alexander Lowry
Board Effectiveness & Governance
Deloitte’s Center for Board Effectiveness is a leading source of information about top board issues, governance, audit committees and other matters.
Deloitte’s Center for Board Effectiveness
EY, KPMG and other auditing firms also offer board leadership resources.
Landing a Board Seat
Note: There are many articles on this topic across the web. This is only a sampling.
Are You Ready to Serve on a Board?, Harvard Business Review, Anthony Hesketh, Jo Sellwood-Taylor and Sharon Mullen
Want To Join A Corporate Board? Here’s How, Part 1, Forbes, Jill Griffin
8 Practical Steps to Landing a Seat on a Board of Directors, Thomson Reuters, Gerri Elliott
7 Ways to Position Yourself to Get on a Board, Fast Company, Katie Sanders
Recruiter Links
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