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Independent Director

Having helped thousands worldwide launch careers as independent board directors, here are my tips to get started.

David Schwarz 09/01/2025

Board Career

The new year is when we all tend to focus on new life and professional goals. You should include your Board Career goals.

David Schwarz 23/12/2024

Board Director Skills

Officially, there are no skills needed to be a board director. But there are many skills that boards and chairs look for when appointing one.

David Schwarz 12/12/2024

Board Appointment Advice

Here are my top 5 books to help you get that board seat you have been chasing. They all offer practical advice you can adopt straight away.

David Schwarz 27/11/2024

Board Appointment Process

Research is vital to get on a board. It can give you the edge over the other candidates and unlock board opportunities.

David Schwarz 15/11/2024

Board Roles

Taking the direct approach to an independent board seat is the most underutilized but most effective approach. You should be using it!

David Schwarz 01/11/2024

Board Career

There is a common belief that you can be too young to serve on a board. This is a legitimate concern, but it should not hold you back.

David Schwarz 17/10/2024

Board Appointment Process

Gaining a board seat is a highly competitive process. To stand out you must understand the selection criteria for independent board members.

David Schwarz 04/10/2024

Board Appointment Process

Regardless of where you are located, the more significant board appointments occur via board recruitment firms.

David Schwarz 18/09/2024

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