
The one skill every CIO needs for better board conversations
For IT leaders to stand out as strategic business contributors, simply presenting your materials isn't enough: Engage the board with a few great questions of your own.

5 compelling reasons why CIOs should pursue board seats now
Interested in serving on a board? Don’t wait for retirement.

Finding the ideal board readiness program (and why you need one)
When it comes to landing a board role, who you know matters just as much as what you know. Board readiness programs should help you with both.

Building board diversity
As corporate boards show some progress in welcoming women and people of color in the latest wave of new members, diversity trends pave the way for more tech leaders in the boardroom.

Interviewing for a board seat: 3 key differences vs. CIO jobs
Cultural fit, collaborative spirit and commitment matter just as much to board directors as your tech expertise.

Seeking opportunity in crisis, boards uphold digital growth agendas
Determined to find opportunity in the COVID aftermath, boards are leaning in with more management support in addition to their usual strategic oversight. Navigating the post-pandemic world will amplify IT leadership in agility and...

Executive Development: When CEOs help their CIOs prepare for board roles
It may seem counterintuitive for CEOs to encourage (and even coach) their CIOs and senior business leaders to serve on outside boards, but doing so can deliver real business benefits.

5 key ingredients for the ideal board resume
Whether it’s a DIY rewrite of your executive CV or a professionally produced document, every board candidate needs a resume that shines.

Passion over profits: What nonprofit boards have to offer CIOs
Count on gaining useful experience and connections, but not the right skills to qualify for a corporate board seat.

Briefing the board on security: Put data in the driver’s seat
Skip the scare tactics and cultivate “tech champions” among your board directors via data-driven stories and cybersecurity scorecards.

4 strategies for board presentation success
Veteran execs share their best advice on understanding the mindset of the board.

Playing the "long game" of networking to earn a board seat
Landing your first board director role is often a multi-year effort. Be prepared to expand the diversity of your connections while building your breadth of business experience.

Why seek a board seat?
For those who want to go deeper into what it takes to run a company, being on a board can be a natural career progression. What it's not: easy money.
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