This is obviously a generalisation, however in my 18 years of recruiting for senior roles, a recurring pattern is as follows: a male will apply for a role if they meet, say, 4 of the 6 selection criteria and do so with the confidence they can perform in the position; a female, by comparison, won’t […]
Archives for October 2011
How to care for and feed a Board of Directors
People reaching senior positions inevitably need to report to a Board or executive committee. Limited prior exposure does little to prepare a person, when appointed to a CEO role, for the sharp reality of the way to care for and feed board members. Stories abound of strained relationships, often due to mismatched expectations. Whether you […]
