Obtain
leadership experience. CEOs and nominating committees want directors
with senior management credentials, especially profit-and-loss
responsibility.
Make a strategic plan for yourself that points toward line positions. Operating experience and financial knowledge are key.
Be visible at your company. Seek out committees or projects that give you a chance to interact with top management.
Serve on a nonprofit or advisory board. You gain hands-on experience as a director while you discover what board service entails. |
| Join and speak
at professional or industry-related organizations. Participation in
professional organizations provides opportunity for recognition and
raises your visibility as a potential board candidate.
Make board
members, colleagues, and senior management aware you are interested and
available for nonprofit and corporate board positions.
Be aware of your company's policy about board service.
Know about boards; be well read; take courses. |
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