Board Readiness

Hone your board search strategy with personalized advice from an expert. Join Ayana Parsons, Senior Client Partner and Head of Board & CEO Inclusion for Korn Ferry, for an exploration of the latest board placement techniques and specific steps to take on your journey to a board seat. She’ll also share approaches for diversifying the boardroom.

You’ve probably been told to have an elevator pitch for networking or board interviews, but these traditional talking points may actually be doing you more harm than good. Join board leadership expert and CEO Tissa Richards for this tactical workshop on taking greater control over your personal narrative on your path to the boardroom.

Gain foundational knowledge to chart a successful path to your first board seat. During this session with Suzanne Burns, Partner at Spencer Stuart and advisor to boards and CEOs, you’ll learn more about different types of boards, including which options are best for specific career stages. She’ll offer a glimpse of the state of boards in the S&P 500, what to expect when pursuing board roles through executive search firms, and how to best prepare for your board journey.ddd

Him For Her CEO Jocelyn Mangan shares her own path to the boardroom, busts some common misconceptions about board bios and the required titles for board directors, and provides a framework for what it means to show up as a board MVP. Whether you're curious about a board position for yourself or are looking to shape a healthy and diverse board, you’ll leave the session with tangible takeaways.

Join Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards, author, and owner of an executive search firm, for an inside look into board service. Berkhemer-Credaire will answer your burning questions, debunk myths, and provide practical strategies for your next step, no matter where you are in your pursuit.

Discover how to leverage your unique perspective and expertise to help today’s boards face tomorrow’s challenges. Dr. Dambisa Moyo offers members an inside look at how corporate boardrooms operate, drawing on her New York Times bestseller, How Boards Work, and her own journey at global companies like Chervon and Condé Nast. You’ll leave with proven strategies and best practices to position yourself for an impactful board journey.

Led by BoardAssist Executive Director Cynthia Remec, this session provides the basics for joining the board of a nonprofit organization. Learn how to assess culture fit, expected financial commitments, and other criteria that impact your search.