Supporting your journey to the boardroom

For many of us, 2022 could not have come around fast enough. And while ringing in the New Year is often a time we scribble down long lists of goals that we hope (but rarely do) to tick off over the next 12 months, it pays to make your New Year resolutions realistic so don’t set yourself up for failure.

Decision-making effectiveness and high performance is being compromised by the psychological safety in Australian boardrooms, a new study has found.

​​Ruth Medd, December  2021

In the last decade, the role of a non-executive director (NED) has fundamentally evolved. In this article Women on Boards UK CEO Fiona Hathorn explains the five characteristics good board members need (that you won't find on the job specs). 

A selection of our latest articles to support your journey to and through the boardroom.

I’m too young, I’m inexperienced, I have nothing to offer: These are expressions we often hear from women when discussing their board potential.

By Claire Braund, Founder Women on Boards

Adding a board appointment or directorship to your CV is a sure way of drawing attention and validating your capabilities whilst catapulting your career up the ladder of success. There are many benefits to be gained from this career portfolio strategy.