July 2018
Beginner
164 pages
3h 46m
English
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Finding Your Board Search Mentor
It’s time to move beyond the initial go/no-go calls into actual mentoring for your board-wannabe campaign. Although mentoring is important in executive career advancement, it’s even more crucial for the board acolyte. Given how mysterious and subjective board recruiting is, an effective campaign starts by identifying a mentor already among the elect who can guide you on the path.
Q: Last year, I was promoted to a senior VP level in my company. I’ve built a 20-year career with experience in acquisitions, integration of companies, capital funding, and managing joint ventures. Now, I’d like to seek some outside board roles. I’ve followed your advice for “board wannabes,” and gained some good tips. There’s ...