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🌟 Excited to share the recording of our latest webinar on pursuing a portfolio! Whether you missed the live session or want to revisit the insightful conversation, you can now watch the recording at the link below. In this webinar, we were joined by Amy Humphreys & Connie Collingsworth to chat about ways to build and manage your board portfolio. The stories shared and lessons learned from these two incredible women make for quite the impactful discussion - so don't miss out on the opportunity to gain actionable strategies and expert perspectives. #corporategovernance #womenonboards https://lnkd.in/gbNM9dnC

"In the landscape of corporate governance, sustainability has emerged as a crucial element, driven by the evolving expectations of employees, investors, and legislators...It is essential for board members, corporate leaders, and sustainability experts to adopt a proactive stance to leverage this for a competitive edge." In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, integrating sustainability into corporate governance is not just a trend, but a necessity. In this article from FinTech Global, discover strategies for achieving effective sustainability in the boardroom - including clear communication, dedicated leadership, and continued learning. #corporategovernance #ESG https://lnkd.in/g26WekhC

"Diversity and inclusion in boardrooms are not just trendy buzzwords, but essential elements for effective corporate governance. A diverse and inclusive board brings a wealth of perspectives to the table, leading to better decision-making, stronger market understanding and enhanced innovation." An insightful read from Diligent on the crucial role of prioritizing diversity and inclusion in the boardroom. As heightened discussions surrounding boardroom composition grow, this blog addresses key questions and illustrates how focusing on D&I significantly strengthens company culture and overall success. Ray Wizbowski | #corporategovernance #diversityandinclusion https://lnkd.in/g6TV2r-c

Our Founder, Deanna Oppenheimer, had the opportunity to share a few insights with Financial Times in a recent article examining female representation in boardrooms and executive positions. The piece applauds the progress of more women entering corporate boardrooms but also underscores the significant career barriers female leaders encounter, revealing the complexities of advancing to executive roles. So how do female leaders overcome these built in career blocks? One approach, as Deanna Oppenheimer points out, is "to take a chance when you’re up and coming and give a chance [to others] when you get there." Anjli Raval | #womenonboards #boarddiversity https://lnkd.in/eE4J3k6J

Where is the best place in the world to be a working woman? Top 5: Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, France. Revealing data in the The Economist on the glass ceiling for women in OECD countries. Unsurprisingly, representation at the top in both politics and business correlates with where women have the best professional opportunities relative to men. “women’s representation in senior management roles in the oecd reached 34.2%, up from 33.8% last year. Sweden, America and Poland are particularly impressive on this measure, with women holding more than 40% of high-level jobs. In Japan and South Korea the proportion is a disappointing 15% and 16%, respectively.” “The share of company board members who are women hit 33% across the oecd for the first time. In the eu women must make up 40% of board directors by 2026. So far only five of the 22 eu members in our index have reached that target (and all of those surpassed it).” “Studies have shown that more women in political leadership leads to a greater focus on women’s rights and family policies. In Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Finland—the top four countries on our index—women hold at least 45% of parliamentary seats. In South Korea and Japan, on the other hand, their share is below 20%.”

"E.l.f. stands out as one of only four public companies in the United States whose board is at least two-thirds women, and at least one-third diverse individuals. It's one of just 18 whose board is at least two-thirds women." You may have seen the recent E.l.f campaign that caught the attention of many - shedding light into the current state of corporate board diversity. This campaign, "Change the Board Game," reveals there are more men named Richard, Rick, or Dick on boards than there are women and diverse individuals combined. Central to their efforts is the idea that - while there's nothing wrong with being Richard, Rick, or Dick - there's simply "not enough of everyone else." Christine Lagorio-Chafkin | Inc. Magazine #boarddiversity #corporategovernance https://lnkd.in/expvMcXQ

Couldn't attend our event on Tuesday? Emily Parkhurst has you covered! Check out Formidable's recent newsletter that covers some of her takeaways from the panel discussion between Deanna Oppenheimer, Lisa Nelson, and Laura MacNeil. Thank you, Emily Parkhurst, for featuring BoardReady as you continue to spotlight news and information through a women's lens. https://lnkd.in/gZWkSUYt

What an incredible morning at the World Trade Center Seattle with sponsor PNC. The session kicked off with an insightful panel discussion featuring Deanna Oppenheimer, Lisa Nelson, and Laura MacNeil, covering prominent topics like AI and the economy, and how these trends are impacting the boardroom. Following the panel, we were joined by several seasoned board directors - Edward Thomas, Jasmine Donovan, Kathi Lentzsch, Kathy Gersch, Kelly Wright, Lynn Terwoerds, and Michael Millegan - who all did a fantastic job facilitating engaging break-out sessions. A huge thank you to our panelists, table moderators, and all the attendees for helping make this event a success! And of course, thank you to World Trade Center Seattle for hosting, and to our sponsor PNC for their generous support to make this event possible.

What a great board event! Always inspiring to connect with the Seattle board community of existing and aspiring directors. Thank you to BoardReady, PNC, and World Trade Center Seattle for hosting a panel discussion on Boardroom Trends in 2024 with Deanna Oppenheimer, Laura MacNeil, and Lisa Nelson. Appreciate the invitation to lead our table conversation. Fun to catch up with many who have supported and sponsored me on my board journey, including Edward Thomas, Cate Goethals, PCC, and peers from OnBoarding Women. #boards #corporatedirector #culturedrivensales

Current and aspiring board directors - have you secured your seat for the upcoming BoardReady event with the World Trade Center Seattle and PNC? Join us on Tuesday, May 21 at 8:30am in Seattle. You won't want to miss this opportunity to network with industry leaders and hear from a fantastic panel - moderated by Deanna Oppenheimer - discussing the latest in boardroom trends and the future of corporate governance. Register and secure your ticket today by scanning the QR code below or by following this link: https://lnkd.in/g_nrq-VB