Get on Board

Directors chairpersons executives recruiters and other professionals who assist corporate boards all agree that becoming a corporate director is a journey. The process may take one to five years and involves a lot of learning networking and strategic positioning. In other words just like everything worth pursuing it involves a lot of hard work! Yes there are occasional glimpses of luck but there are no magical moments invisible hands or other miracles. Get on Board: Earning Your Ticket to a Corporate Board Seat is a practical beginner's guide for anyone considering becoming a director from young professionals seeking corporate board service in the distant future to seasoned professionals contemplating an imminent career change. This book demystifies the process breaks down the steps and answers the most common questions about corporate board service. It also provides examples of successful corporate director biographies and resumes. Finally it shares actionable strategies and worksheets to help identify your unique value proposition elevate your profile and refine your networking strategy. You can use all of this information to start your corporate board journey today. After reading this book you will be convinced that corporate board service is within your reach-and will be ready to pursue it actively!