Whether you are interested in listed, unlisted or not for profit organisations, there is nothing more valuable than hearing some top tips from experienced and successful NEDs to help you develop a strong action plan to land the right NED role for you. We are extremely fortunate to have many WACL members in the Club who are highly accomplished NEDS […]
The impact and influence of marketing DNA on the Board Our next NED session focusses on a key topic of interest for WACL members: the critically important benefit of having NEDs who bring marketing DNA to the boards they serve. At a time when UK and international markets are becoming increasingly complex and dynamic, the experiential diversity and perspective a […]
If the thought of voluntarily attending events where you know no-one, are not quite sure what you want to get out of the event and crucially aren’t even sure what you might be able to offer to others whom you meet then presumably networking strikes fear in your heart. Take heart – you are not alone – most people would liken it […]
These are challenging times for businesses and boards. Employees engagement needs to be at the top of the agenda and done effectively. Unemployment is at the lowest level since 1974 and many sectors have critical vacancies. The cost of living crisis is affecting employees across the country at all levels. Employees join companies and stay when they are aligned with […]
We are kicking off the new WACL year with a fantastic virtual NED talk on the critical topic of ethnic diversity on boards. Open to everyone , please sign up here to join to our session on Weds 4th October from 12.20pm to 1.30pm. As ever our talks aim to be informative, honest and tangible (and also fun) so that we […]
As we emerge from three torrid years of Covid and face into continuing geopolitical conflicts, boards increasingly want to steward companies to a sustainable future. With financial market pressures, and regulatory, reporting, and technology changes coming at speed, how best can boards prioritise their focus here and ensure that ESG is front and centre, not an add on. For our […]
It can be challenging to secure your first NED or trustee role and can continue to be a challenge as you search for additional roles. This is why we set up the WACL NED network - to help brilliant women navigate the process and know what to expect in the search and in the role. In this session we are […]
Whether you are interested in listed, unlisted or not for profit organisations, there is nothing more valuable than hearing some top tips from experienced and successful NEDs to help you develop a strong action plan to land the right NED role for you. We are extremely fortunate to have many WACL members in the Club who are highly accomplished NEDS with […]
More than 30 years ago, Peter Drucker, the renowned management consultant and writer, commented that “culture—no matter how defined—is singularly persistent”, summarising how even a great business strategy will fail without a company culture that encourages people to implement it. The people who deliver the plan matter, and driving the desired behaviours – by the CEO, the employees and, indeed, […]
You are invited to the next WACL NED talk on the 30th of September between 12:15 and 13:30 on Zoom, where we will focus on the important topic of what boards are looking for in the coming year. Whether you are looking for your first NED or trustee role, thinking about it for the future or already in a portfolio […]
In our executive careers, we have all had plenty of experience of leading teams and being members of them. A lot of the wisdom gained translates to Non-Exec life. But there are differences too which the frequency and nature of interactions with your fellow Directors (both NEDs and EDs) exacerbate. For some reflections and advice on how to have the […]
You want to be a NED. Where do you start? What do you need to do to secure your first NED role? Whether you are interested in listed, unlisted, or not for profit organisations, there are some critical steps you should take - and pieces of advice that you may need – to help you ensure you have a strong […]
