Skills for a Successful Board Member

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A successful board member possesses traditional leadership qualities like strong ethics and integrity; an understanding of governance issues; an executive-level ability to engage, inspire and empower others and to drive progress. They are also curious and possess an ongoing learning mindset.

The interviewer will want know if you can successfully overcome the complexities that may arise while you are on the board. You should be able to give an example of how your leadership has stopped the board from taking risks with regard to regulatory and legal issues, and made sure that the company adheres to best practices. It is also possible to describe how you have helped the board in establishing clear guidelines, protocols and policies that will guide the future of the company.

One of the most important qualities for a successful board member is their capacity to question and challenge one another. The interviewer will want to know if your bond with the other members of the board is sufficient to handle difficult discussions, and whether you can assist the company to find its way forward when it gets off-course.

Board members are bound by fiduciary duty to act in the interests of the company. They must also understand their limits in making decisions which could impact the business. The courage to challenge any decision is a sign of integrity and will help the company grow in its quest for success.