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Choosing and Being Chosen

Laurie Hodrick + Carolyn Schuetz

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| PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL

Come prepared to show who you are, your understanding of the company strategy and business, how you approach board work, how you will contribute, why you are interested, and how you will fit with others

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Researching the Company

  • Review annual reports and 10Qs, regulatory filings including proxies, investor presentations, earnings calls, stock performance, transactions, company website, and news

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  • Study analyst reports

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  • Identify current directors and management

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Goal: Matching to the Right Board

  • Assess the fit

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  • Be authentic

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  • Be selective

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  • Identify a NO ASAP

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Interview Questions to Prepare

  • Tell us about yourself

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  • Why do you want to be on this board and what do you bring?

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  • What are your views on our business?

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  • What in your career has prepared you for board service?

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  • How would you describe your board leadership style?

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  • How would you have overseen a recent board challenge?

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Do You Have Any Questions?

  • Sample topics to raise with them might include:

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A major challenge facing the corporation

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Company and/or industry specific questions

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The most important capabilities they are looking to add to the board

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How they describe the board culture and working style

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Process and Timeline

  • This is a long process

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  • Multiple interviews common

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  • Expect references and background checks

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  • The role of recruiting firms

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