The Value of Formal Director Development
Last week I wrote about the enormous value – and competitive advantage – from undertaking ongoing, informal director education. There …Read More
Lisa CookApril 17, 2018 
The Value of Informal Director Education
It’s quite easy, as a new or aspiring board member, to get caught in the trap of thinking that you …Read More
Lisa CookApril 11, 2018 
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 allocating themselves budget to learning and development – …Read More
Lisa CookApril 4, 2018 
You need more than a great board resume to get on a board
Jane has a great board resume. She went the extra mile and invested in getting the help of a professional …Read More
Lisa CookMarch 21, 2018 
How to Write a Cover Letter for your Board Resume
I was surprised when I surveyed board recruiters (people currently on boards who are tasked with bringing in new board …Read More
Lisa CookMarch 13, 2018 
Five Ways to Craft an Impactful Board CV
Writing your board resume can be an overwhelming process. It’s something that, when you’re beginning your board career, you’ve never …Read More
Lisa CookMarch 9, 2018 
Book Review: Simply Said by Jay Sullivan
Let’s face it; most of us can do with improving our communication. Whether it’s written or spoken, how we communicate …Read More
Lisa CookFebruary 26, 2018 
Five More Considerations when Networking for a Board Position
I hope you caught last week’s post on five considerations when networking for a board position. This week I’m sharing …Read More
Lisa CookFebruary 21, 2018 
Five Considerations when Networking for a Board Position
Your personal and professional network is where the majority of your board opportunities will come from. It, therefore, pays for …Read More
Lisa CookFebruary 13, 2018 
How to Choose a Board to Join
In last week’s post I recommended that you share with your network the type of board and/or organisation you want …Read More
Lisa CookFebruary 7, 2018