What types of senior executives are seated at the table in corporate boardrooms across the U.S.? Judging from an article in "Business Day" in yesterday's New York Times, there are few surprises. But, analysis provides a roadmap for a call to action for any would-be, potential executive talent seeking board positions.
One way to secure a board director seat is to already be a board director. If that doesn't frustrate the many appropriate candidates in the executive talent pool who present diverse profiles, backgrounds and experiences, I don't know what will. But there are several pathways to landing as a board director that don't run through a golf course.
While there is significant cronyism in a self-perpetuating, rarefied network of certain executive types, there is also sufficient anger among shareholders that should and could be the impetus finally to explore choices among less toxic decision makers--ones who could be instrumental in helping to steer a turnaround and advise struggling senior executive management teams.
What is the answer?
Present yourself as a strategist, not just a tactician.
Much more to come on this subject ...
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