WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO WOMEN STARTING OUT ON THEIR BOARD JOURNEY?

02 Jan 2022 9:45 AM | Jean Murray (Administrator)

BPW Australia takes national action for women's equality – at work, on boards, in leadership. We take this mantra seriously – it is who we are and what we do.   

Women on Boards UK CEO Fiona Hathorn explains the 5 characteristics good board members need (that you won't find on the job specs). ​Non-executive board members need to understand regulatory requirements, keep companies accountable and provide sound strategic counsel. However, whereas success used to be defined by what you knew, how you work is becoming equally important.

Lisa Carlin is a specialist in organisational development. She advises that, although general strategic skills, business acumen and interpersonal skills are important, to stand out as a Board member you also need to highlight your specific specialisation and depth of knowledge in the field.

Australia is one of only three countries to reach 30% of women on boards on its top 200 listed companies without gender quotas for boards. The AICD and Australian Gender Equality Council Australia have produced a report, Towards Board Gender Parity, that details how Australia reached this milestone. 

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