Its Not What You Know But Who You Know
I read recently that an astonishing 65% of current Board appointments gained these from personal connections. If you are looking to become a Non-Executive Director, ask yourself: which of all my connections are valuable and how can I ask them to refer me to board opportunities?
They say 15% of board appointments come from “strong” personal connections (people you see regularly) but 80% come from “weak” personal connections (maybe only have their business card). Make a list of everyone you know and contact them to let them know you are looking for a board appointment and send them your CV with a personal letter to thank them for keeping you in mind to recommend you directly to a board.
This is about making personal contact and not attending “networking events”, take the time to build relationships. Of course, board recruiters have a role to play, but remember they are the gatekeeper to their client, and you are competing with many other applicants.
Become one of the 65% of current directors who were recommended by someone they knew, and who was aware of what you know, and can do.
You can find more suggestions in my book “So you want to be a Company Director” available at www.tappadvisory.com.au
Remember if I can be of any help to your business simply email at info@tappadvisory.com.au or ring me on 0411111588 and I will be happy to assist, at no cost to you.
Warren Tapp
Tapp Advisory, Business Consulting Gold Coast.
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Resources from the Tapp Advisory Store:
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Board Basics – Hard Copy – A simple introduction to the roles and responsibilities of Directors on Boards. It is a non- technical book you can use as a handy reference guide if you report to a Board, or you are appointed to one in Australia. It is a 68- page paperback.
Questions for Company Directors – Hard Copy
The book ‘Questions for Company Directors’ is a simple handbook to inform directors about the questions they need to put to management as part of their oversight role.
Directors should keep this book handy at all times – and keep asking those questions!
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