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    Board Readiness Assessment

    Answer honestly. You will get a readiness score and the gaps worth closing first.

    Do you have 10 or more years of senior leadership experience?
    Have you reported to or presented regularly to a board?
    Have you held any board, trustee or advisory role?
    Can you read financial statements confidently?
    Do you have a board CV (not an executive resume)?
    Can you explain in one sentence what you bring to a board?
    Do you have deep expertise in a sector or function boards seek?
    Do people in your network know you want a board seat?
    Can you commit 15 to 30 days a year to a board?
    Have you completed any director or governance education?

    Why this matters

    Most first board seats go to executives who can show governance exposure, a clear sector story and a network that knows they are looking.

    Gaps are normal. The useful part is knowing which ones to close first.

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    Our team handpicks an open, verified board role for you each week and prepares a tailored director-grade application packet.

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