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Members of an advisory board are chosen for their expertise. Their role is not to make decisions but to provide their relevant knowledge, experience, critical thinking and analysis to help the business management team make more informed decisions.
While a seat on an advisory board carries fewer legal liabilities, it’s not a responsibility to be taken lightly. Joining an advisory board is a serious commitment that takes dedication, discipline and ongoing education. But it’s also your chance to make a real impact, to share your wealth of knowledge and ideas, and to help shape the future of business.
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We are the global leader in advisory board best practice, with a carefully selected network of business leaders in more than 20 countries.
Most professionals are at one of the following stages in their advisory career. Where are you now?
You’re thinking about starting a professional advisory or consulting portfolio, and you may already be doing some informal work in this area.
You are exploring different options for your next corporate role or project.
You have recent senior leadership experience and you’re keen to help other business leaders benefit from your experience.
You’re looking to build strong professional networks outside your current sector with a view to a portfolio career in the future.
You have significant business leadership experience and are looking to share your knowledge and experience with others.
You are familiar with governance structures and you acknowledge the value of continuing professional development.
Most advisory boards are made up of three key roles:
The role of the chair is to establish and facilitate a formal advisory board structure that will support effective advisory board outcomes. This may include:
Our Certified Chair™ Executive Program is the only globally developed executive programme for the advisory sector.
How to maximise your value on advisory boards
I have never received so much practical value out of any membership of association I have been involved with.
Michele Walls Director at People&Co, Certified Chair™
