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Is a not-for-profit board appointment the place to begin?

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  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:September 5, 2024
  • Post category:Boards Australia/Not For Profit Boards/Personal Development
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Many say that they would only consider a paid board role. The reality is that unpaid board roles offer significant and tangible benefits.

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What are the benefits of a Not-for-profit board appointment?

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  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:August 23, 2024
  • Post category:Not For Profit Boards/Personal Development
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Have you properly considered the opportunities and value a not for profit board role can offer. There are many misconceptions.

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A government board position: Why and how to gain one

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  • Post published:July 25, 2024
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When considering a board career you should evaluate all possible options, a Government board position is one of them.

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2024 Australian Board Diversity Data

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  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:July 10, 2024
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The 2024 Board Diversity Index has been recently released, highlighting significant changes in board diversity trends in Australia.

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Can I have both an Executive and a Non-Executive role?

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  • Post published:June 25, 2024
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You can have a Non-Executive and Executive role at the same time. Doing so may be the best career decision you’ll ever make.

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Want a board appointment? Understanding the Fundamental Attribution Error is fundamental

Read more about the article Want a board appointment? Understanding the Fundamental Attribution Error is fundamental
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:May 29, 2024
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One of the most valuable things you can do to gain a board appointment is to simply start telling people you are looking for one.

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How to write a board profile that will get you appointed

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  • Post published:May 17, 2024
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An effective board profile can make the difference between being appointed or not even selected for a board interview.

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Articulation – The most valuable thing you can do to gain a Board Appointment!

Read more about the article Articulation – The most valuable thing you can do to gain a Board Appointment!
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:May 2, 2024
  • Post category:Board Appointment/Personal Connections & Networks
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The most valuable thing you can do to gain a board appointment is to simply tell people you are looking for one.

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Directors Remuneration – How much do Board Members get paid?

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  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:April 15, 2024
  • Post category:Boards Australia/The Value of NEDs
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Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) get paid $1.8M from their various appointments, whilst others get paid nothing. There is a disparity.

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What types of board roles are available in Australia?

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  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:March 21, 2024
  • Post category:Board Aspirations/Boards Australia/Career Development
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In Australia, there are nine types of board roles, each with different degrees of responsibilities, risks, and rewards.

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The 5 criteria a chair wants to find in a new non-executive director

Read more about the article The 5 criteria a chair wants to find in a new non-executive director
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:March 7, 2024
  • Post category:Board Application/Board Appointment/Board Skills
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There are just five core elements that organisations want to find in a new non executive director.

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Finding and gaining a board appointment needn’t be so difficult

Read more about the article Finding and gaining a board appointment needn’t be so difficult
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:February 21, 2024
  • Post category:Board Aspirations/Board Career
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Many people find the process of gaining a board appointment overwhelming and often quit before they find the role that is right for them.

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What is a Non-Executive Director in Australia and what are the risks?

Read more about the article What is a Non-Executive Director in Australia and what are the risks?
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:February 2, 2024
  • Post category:Board Career/Due Diligence/Non Executive Director
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In Australia, a non-executive director is one who is not employed by the organisation. By law, all directors are personally liable, therefore you must consider the risks.

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The seven rewards of gaining a non-executive appointment

Read more about the article The seven rewards of gaining a non-executive appointment
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:January 24, 2024
  • Post category:Career Development/Personal Development
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Any board appointment will incur some risks, but for most, the rewards far outweigh these risks. Consider these seven rewards of a board role.

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Want a board role in 2024 – prepare now

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  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:January 10, 2024
  • Post category:Board Appointment/Board Aspirations
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If you are looking for a board role in 2024? It starts with creating a personal board career plan. Focus on the seven things.

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Cyber Security for Board Directors: 3 must read 2023 reports

Read more about the article Cyber Security for Board Directors: 3 must read 2023 reports
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:November 30, 2023
  • Post category:Board Skills
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This month has seen the release of 3 new cybersecurity reports. Essential reading for executives and board directors.

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