Author: Lisa Cook
Lisa is the founder of Get on Board Australia. She sits on the board of a number of organisations in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in Adelaide and Sydney. Lisa holds a degree from Charles Sturt University in business management and marketing, and she has completed the Foundations of Directorship program through AICD.
Five Things to Consider About Your Board Resume Referees
Today’s question comes from a reader via Facebook: “Something that I’m wondering about
Yes, You Do Have Something to Offer a Board
This post has been on my mind for some time now as I feel it addresses an important need for
SANFL Moves to Increase Diversity on Club Boards
SANFL is kicking off a program to improve diversity on SANFL club boards, with a key goal of
Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Joining a Board
We live life forward, and understand it in reverse. Wouldn’t life be so much easier if we did
How to be of Service to your Fellow Board Members
I believe that everyone is a leader. Regardless of whether you wear a specific title or have a
Changing the Face of the Boardroom: Lisa Smith
In this interview series, we take a look at life as a ‘non traditional’ board member and the
Career Choices that help your Board Career
The pathway to the boardroom often seems to be unclear, reserved for a secret network, and
The Value of Formal Director Development
I recently wrote about the enormous value – and competitive advantage – you can
The Value of Informal Director Education
It’s quite easy, as an aspiring or emerging Board Member, to get caught in the trap of thinking
Most Boards don’t Budget for Director Development. Here’s what that means for you.
It’s an unfortunate reality. The people governing and directing organisations are not