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How to Secure a Seat at the Boardroom Table: Gaining the Right Skills for Board Service

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Dr. Keith Dorsey talks about his book, "The Boardroom Journey: Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat at the Table," explaining what corporate boards do, why diversity matters, and how anyone - no matter their career stage - can start planning for a board role. He shares actionable advice on building skills across different business areas, networking intentionally (even mentioning how a janitor helped someone land a board seat), and how to confidently position yourself for board opportunities. The episode includes practical steps for mid-career professionals and breaks down the importance of "human capital" and diversity of thought on boards.

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Time Stamps:

00:34 Introducing the Book: The Boardroom Journey
02:11 Understanding the Role of a Board
03:22 Key Responsibilities of Board Members
05:54 Human Capital and Board Qualifications
07:28 Personal Reflections and Career Stories
09:11 Evolving Board Diversity
13:44 Challenges and Progress in Board Diversity
17:29 Intentional Career Planning for Board Roles
31:25 Networking and Social Capital
36:04 Practical Steps to Secure a Board Seat
39:06 Conclusion and Contact Information

Chapters

1. How to Secure a Seat at the Boardroom Table: Gaining the Right Skills for Board Service (00:00:00)

2. Introducing the Book: The Boardroom Journey (00:00:34)

3. Understanding the Role of a Board (00:02:11)

4. Key Responsibilities of Board Members (00:03:22)

5. Human Capital and Board Qualifications (00:05:54)

6. Personal Reflections and Career Stories (00:07:28)

7. Evolving Board Diversity (00:09:11)

8. Challenges and Progress in Board Diversity (00:13:44)

9. Intentional Career Planning for Board Roles (00:17:29)

10. Networking and Social Capital (00:31:25)

11. Practical Steps to Secure a Board Seat (00:36:04)

12. Conclusion and Contact Information (00:39:06)

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