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Why the Chair is the Key to a Board Appointment

Read more about the article Why the Chair is the Key to a Board Appointment
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:February 7, 2025
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Regardless of how you might be appointed, the Chairperson is the key to a board appointment.

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What is the time commitment required as a Non-Executive Director?

Read more about the article What is the time commitment required as a Non-Executive Director?
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:October 17, 2024
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Finding time to secure a board role is one thing, but what is the time commitment of a non-executive director?

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How to find a paid or commercial board appointment

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  • Post published:October 3, 2024
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Commercial board appointments are appealing for many because they offer an opportunity to build your career and be remunerated.

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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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Directors Remuneration – How much do Board Members get paid?

Read more about the article Directors Remuneration – How much do Board Members get paid?
  • 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
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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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Company directors fall short of cyber security skills mark

Read more about the article Company directors fall short of cyber security skills mark
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:October 12, 2022
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There are many significant expectations of modern company directors. Cyber security awareness is one of a number of responsibilities for directors – and an increasingly important one, if a recent…

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Strong ties have value in the Board Appointment process

Read more about the article Strong ties have value in the Board Appointment process
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:August 18, 2022
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Strong ties have value in the board appointment process; you should consider what value they offer you.

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Revealed – the latest Australian Board Diversity Data and what it means for you

Read more about the article Revealed – the latest Australian Board Diversity Data and what it means for you
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:August 26, 2021
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The latest Australian board diversity data has been released, including changing trends in board director skills and experience.

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Strong Ties are Less Likely to Get you a Board Appointment

Read more about the article Strong Ties are Less Likely to Get you a Board Appointment
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:August 28, 2020
  • Post category:Boards Australia/Career Development/Personal Connections & Networks
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People you know and trust, who are connected are not who you should target to get you a board appointment.

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