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Your first 100 days as chair of the board: eBook
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Your first 100 days as chair of the board: eBook
Your “first 100 days” eBook is your essential toolkit as you start out in the role. It’s of great use to both first-timers as well as those who have been a chair before.
The goal is to remember what you’re there to do, what you can expect as you interact with the rest of the board and, most importantly, how to lead with confidence from the very beginning, ensuring that every single expert around the board table has the chance to contribute to good decision-making.
Your “First 100 days” eBook covers:
The role of the chair
You’ll learn what a chair is and what they do on a day-to-day basis. You’ll understand how they interact with the rest of the board and other corporate stakeholders. Crucially, you’ll learn what sets them apart from other leadership positions and why the chair’s ability to collaborate is essential.
What comes next after you land the role
You’ll gain an understanding of the practical steps that follow your appointment as chair of the board: who to schedule meetings with, the documents that matter for deepening your knowledge of the company’s strategic risks and opportunities, as well as what to focus on in short-term planning.
Your first board meeting
The eBook will take you through perhaps the most important single event in your first 100 days as chair – your first board meeting at the helm. You’ll learn how to start things off well, from managing basic meeting mechanics to more in-depth interactions with those around you.
The most common challenges in your first 100 days
Becoming a chair is supposed to be a good thing overall, but every new role will inevitably come with obstacles. This eBook gives you the main ones to ensure you are better prepared.
The biggest pitfalls
Making a good impression on your colleagues and other corporate stakeholders requires avoiding the common pitfalls that tend to creep up on chairs who are new in their role. The eBook will guide you through them.
Signs your first 100 days went well
At the end of your first 100 days, it’s very useful to know what went well and what didn’t. It’ll help as you continue on in what will ideally be a long and successful tenure.
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