CHAPTER EIGHT Gaining Your First Non-executive Board Appointment
Francesca Ecsery
Introduction
The landscape for gaining NED board appointments has changed considerably over the last two decades, many still remember a time when many such board roles were the preserve of a relatively narrow group of well-connected individuals. While board appointments are no longer the preserve of the few, gaining a first NED board appointment is often described as the most challenging aspect of the board journey. The ideas and tips shared in this chapter are designed to provide practical steps that an aspiring NED can follow in order to help in securing a NED appointment in the private, public, and charity/voluntary sectors. In ...
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