The Path to the Boardroom

Martha Josephson Palo Alto

Board Advisory
20 November 2013

The Path to the Boardroom

The Path to the Boardroom is a three-part series of Executive Briefings designed to help first-time aspirants for a board seat negotiate the difficult route to success. Part I addresses the thorough preparation required to begin the process. Part II provides successful strategies for meeting the unique challenges of interviewing for a directorship. Part III offers guidance on getting off to a good start as a new director.

Part I: Positioning Yourself for First-Time Board Service

Part II: Interviewing for First-Time Board Service

Part III: Getting Off to a Good Start

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