Board Careers
NEWS: Equity, diversity and inclusion, 28 January, 2026
UK female non-executives earn £73k less than male NEDs
Although the UK’s average gender pay gap on boards is shrinking, it is still one of the largest globally, research shows.
COMMENT: Board responsibilities, 10 November, 2025
3 top tips on directors’ duties
When directors fall short of their responsibilities, the consequences can be devastating. How can board members fulfil their duty?
INSIGHT: Non-executive directors, 26 September, 2025
Director Reference Guide: Becoming a Non-Executive Director
The role of the non-executive director is demanding, influential and extremely rewarding. How do you become a NED?
INSIGHT: Board skills, 1 September, 2025
Has your board got too much personality?
Boards with members who can master active listening skills will be well placed to gain the data they need for success.
INSIGHT: Leadership, 13 August, 2025
4 ways to be a more successful leader
There is a crisis of leadership, thanks to a mismatch between the reality of leadership today and a stubborn reliance on former practices.
INTERVIEW: Company secretaries, 25 July, 2025
Erika Eliasson-Norris on why boards cannot risk being passive when it comes to governance
Company secretaries have gone from ‘minute taker to decision maker’, says Beyond Governance’s chief executive.
INSIGHT: PARTNER CONTENT, 30 June, 2025
The evolving path to the boardroom
Why senior executives now need to rethink their approach when looking to secure non-executive and advisory roles.
INSIGHT: CEO succession, 30 May, 2025
CEO succession: what boards can learn from Warren Buffett
The billionaire investor is handing the reins to Greg Abel, after a long, strategic succession plan, based on value, culture and continuity.
INSIGHT: CEO diversity, 27 May, 2025
A new path for female CEOs
Forget the career ladder: the route to leadership is the path that maximises experience and development of the skills needed in the top job.
Career services, 16 May, 2025
Board Agenda partners with GetBoardwise to empower non-executive director careers
Partnership will support aspiring and seasoned NEDs, offering tailored services for the challenges of securing board positions.