New Board Appointments – Executive and Non-Executive

Many companies have concluded that a Non-Executive Directorship on a relevant but non-competing Board is an effective way to further develop their most valuable talent.

The Executive will be exposed to new customer propositions, new business models and new market dynamics. They gain a different perspective from the boardroom and develop an understanding of governance issues. At the same time they have the opportunity to add high-level networks. This all helps them to interact more effectively with their own Board and take the next step in their executive role.

Board potential Executives must prepare for new responsibilities and their companies need to support them in acquiring the skills needed to succeed whilst benefiting from personalised and rewarding development.

Our programme has been developed for those ‘almost CEO level’ Executives the organisation wishes to retain and invest in developing.

Even if the Executive does not take a Non-Executive Director appointment, the personal development resulting from this mentoring experience should be of considerable value both to the individual and their sponsoring organisation.

The Executive is partnered with one of our experienced Mentors who will use a combination of challenge and support to get them “Board ready”. This includes the effective transition from managing to influencing, understanding both the role of good governance and the unwritten codes of best practice boardroom behaviour and the impact of Board leadership on the organisation.

Another benefit is the opportunity to discuss issues in their current Executive roles, secure in the knowledge this is in complete confidence.

The outcome is an Executive with clarity on how to succeed in their current role and being well-prepared for the next, be it Executive or Non-Executive.

For those actively seeking a Non-Executive Directorship, this development and enhanced network can facilitate relevant appointment opportunities. Our Mentors have a track record of developing their Mentees into Board leadership roles both within and outside their current organisation.