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5 recommendations to drive innovation and growth as a NED

Scaling a company into a large enterprise is challenging, even in supportive startup environments. One of the barriers is the lack of innovation adoption and diffusion across sectors. Non-executive directors and board advisors are valued for bringing fresh perspectives and fostering a culture that embraces change. This blog proposes to equip them through 5 recommendations.

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Building a successful non-executive portfolio

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Transitioning into a non-executive director (NED) career is more than just securing a seat at the table. Martyn Davidson, NEDonBoard member and NED Accelerator graduate, shares how he built his NED portfolio and the key lessons he learned along the way.

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Bringing coaching skills to the non-executive role

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Alison Graham, a long-standing NEDonBoard member and graduate of the Joining a Not-for-Profit Board certificate, shares insights on balancing charity roles with freelance coaching and how her boardroom and coaching skills complement each other, offering valuable lessons for professionals exploring a non-executive path.

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Accelerating an executive career and building a NED portfolio

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Jaskiran Sandhu FCCA is an accomplished professional with 20 years of experience across Kenya, the UAE, and the UK. With a strong foundation in financial reporting, she has risen to

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The non-executive director journey of a CFA Charterholder

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Background & career journey of a CFA charterholder and NEDonBoard member For many professionals, the journey into non-executive directorship begins with deep expertise in a particular field. For Niels Andersen,

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Member case study: from aspiring NED to securing two board roles

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This blog is a member success story. Natalia Pickett reflects on her journey from aspiring non-executive director to securing two board roles. She explains how she leveraged NEDonBoard training and membership to achieve her objective.

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Forming a high-impact Advisory Board thanks to NEDonBoard

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Kristy Leissle, NEDonBoard member, graduate of the NED Accelerator® Programme and an ambitious entrepreneur, leveraged the NEDonBoard jobs board to form an advisory board that has significantly influenced her business, African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM).

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The non-executive director role in shaping inclusive employee policies

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Employee policies reflect how a firm treats its employees and its approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). While non-executive directors are not responsible for drafting policies, it is important

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The role of non-executive directors and advisory boards growing a start-up business

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In this blog, NEDonBoard member Richard Swale discusses the role of NEDs and board advisors in supporting the growth of a start-up business.

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Case study: journey to becoming an associate board member

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In this blog, we asked Ruth Ajayi to reflect on her journey to secure a board role. We hope that you will find the case study encouraging and inspiring, so you also take the next steps in your NED career, notably if you are new to the non-executive director role.

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5 recommendations to drive innovation and growth as a NED

Building a successful non-executive portfolio

Bringing coaching skills to the non-executive role

Accelerating an executive career and building a NED portfolio

The non-executive director journey of a CFA Charterholder

Member case study: from aspiring NED to securing two board roles

Forming a high-impact Advisory Board thanks to NEDonBoard

The non-executive director role in shaping inclusive employee policies

The role of non-executive directors and advisory boards growing a start-up business

Case study: journey to becoming an associate board member

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