Arete Podcast With Richard Triggs

I often get approached by people looking to build a board career. Many are just starting out, while others might already have one or sometimes two board roles, and are looking to grow a full portfolio of boards to keep them occupied after retiring from their executive life. Other times people have a desire to move into a board career earlier in their life. The good news is there are more opportunities than ever as the desire for diversity increases, not only in terms of gender, but also age and other attributes. There a few things you can do to ensure success that I outline in this episode. Episode highlights: The desire for diversity on boards - more opportunities for young people and female executives Start off small and work to build a full portfolio Starting a board career is like starting a new career altogether Don’t bank on your current skill set - complete the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) course The importance of being on the board of a not-for-profit Using not-for-profits t