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DIRECTOR JOURNEY ESSENTIALS
DIRECTOR JOURNEY ESSENTIALS

Mentor-Coach Conversation: thought pieces and reading lists that support my board coaching sessions where we discuss the why, how and what of director capability and the director journey for a place in the boardroom.

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COMPETING FOR DIRECTORSHIPS
COMPETING FOR DIRECTORSHIPS

Be more competitive when searching for directorships: guidance and advice on finding board roles in a competitive market. Four 1:1 coach-mentor sessions to assist you be short-listed more often.

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THE DIRECTOR INTERVIEW
THE DIRECTOR INTERVIEW

Overview ofCoach-Mentor Session for a Board Interview. Aspiring directors often need to counter pre-existing preferences and shift the focus from exact experience to transferable skills or potential. Discover more about our coaching service.

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NEW TO A BOARD
NEW TO A BOARD

Mentor-Coach Conversation | When new to a board, you are dealing with getting up to speed quickly while understanding board dynamics and styles of fellow directors. This valuable 4 session coach-mentor series will help to think through the issues.

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A HIGH-PERFORMING BOARD
A HIGH-PERFORMING BOARD

Mentor-Coach Conversation | Sustained success requires high-performance. What does this really mean for boardrooms?

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IMPROVING BOARD COMPOSITION
IMPROVING BOARD COMPOSITION

Mentor-Coach Conversation | Nomination committees that answer “who is the ‘right’ director given our future direction?” create capability for a stronger organisation. Dianne’s article ‘Improve Board Composition’ appeared in the Company Director magazine by the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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ASSESSING A BOARD OPPORTUNITY
ASSESSING A BOARD OPPORTUNITY

Mentor-Coach Conversation | How do you consider if this is the right board for you? What are the ‘deal breakers’ for joining a board? Which hard and soft factors should be assessed? Where should an aspiring director draw the line?

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WHY AM I ON THIS BOARD?
WHY AM I ON THIS BOARD?

Mentor-Coach Conversation | There comes a time when the end of your board term is approaching and you need to assess whether to stay or go. "Why am I on this board?" and ‘What drives you as a director?’ are good starting points, but there are further questions you may need to ask.

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HOW TO IMPACT YOUR NEW BOARD
HOW TO IMPACT YOUR NEW BOARD

Mentor-Coach Conversation | My article for AICD’s Company Director magazine, on making an impact and contributing with clear value when joining a new board.

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