| | | | | these questions. |
| Imagine what would it be like if you did not have to fill | | | | |
| that vacant board member position? Well, the reality is | | | | - What is the basic board member criterion? |
| a slot has been open for months and time is running | | | | - Is the board member expected to solve one specific |
| out. The pressure is on and you are the go-to person. | | | | problem? |
| The process of establishing a qualified pool of board | | | | - Are we seeking specific leadership skills? What core |
| member candidates can be an intimidating task. Does | | | | competencies are you seeking? |
| your company have a unique culture that requires a | | | | - Must the board member participate in organizational |
| special skill set? Has your organization been in the | | | | giving campaigns? |
| news lately? Our national newspapers are packed | | | | - Will you offer the new board member training? |
| with boards and governing bodies receiving negative | | | | - These are just a few thought provoking ideas to get |
| media coverage. Regardless of the reason why, the | | | | the outline started. |
| next step is to take action. | | | | |
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| Rather than to depend on local or personal resources, | | | | Here’s the bottom line, board member selection for |
| an executive recruitment firm specializing in board | | | | permanent boards or ad-hoc executive committees |
| member search may be the partner that you need. | | | | will take a significant amount of energy and resources. |
| From non-profit board members to executive | | | | Even though your company is well connected, having |
| committee appointments, executive recruitment firms | | | | a pool of fresh candidates can allow you to create a |
| are poised to build your pool of qualified candidates. | | | | more diverse group of members. The search for |
| | | | | skilled talent, committed to organizational goals and |
| Additionally, executive search companies that focus on | | | | objectives is crucial. |
| board member recruitment have an abundance of | | | | |
| resources to shape your board. Many executive | | | | Whether the vacancy is a result of retirement, growth |
| recruitment firms have custom databases and related | | | | or other circumstances, an executive recruitment |
| online technologies to advance the selection of board | | | | company can lend its resources to ease selection |
| members. | | | | process. For a win-win situation interview several |
| | | | | executive recruiting companies. As this article ends, |
| As with any professional engagement, take time to set | | | | think about the value of your mission statement and |
| the expectations for the recruiting firm. The board | | | | outline as it relates to the vacancy on your board. By |
| member search firm becomes your partner in the | | | | effectively communicating your initial ideas, you can |
| quest for leadership. So, have your mission statement | | | | reduce the pressure of single-handedly recruiting the |
| on-hand and prepare a simple outline by answering | | | | next top board member. |