3 Things - Selecting Advisory Board Members

3 Things – Selecting Advisory Board Members

Other Category: Management/Ownership

August 9, 2011
Dan
advisory boards, leadership, mentorship, mistakes, talent

Discover 3 things you should know about Selecting Advisory Board Members. In the video Jim Wilkinson, President and founder of The Strategic CFO discusses 3 useful tips you should know about selecting members for an Advisory Board.

Selecting Advisory Board Members

Watch the following video to learn about selecting advisory board members.

1. Do Not Add More Board Members You Are Willing To Impress

You must be able to share mistakes and shortcomings. Adding board members that you want to impress is counterintuitive. The purpose of the Advisory Board is to help and guide – not affirm and praise.

2. Pick Board Members With Unique Talents

Pick board members that have unique talents that are different from your own. For example, if you are strong in accounting and not in sales, consider selecting a member that is strong in sales. Also, consider picking board members that have been there, done that. Another option is having a former customer on your board to provide a different perspective.

3. Do Not Be Afraid To Swap Out Board Members

Unfortunately, not everyone is going to contribute equally. Some members are simply going to be “duds”. Do not be afraid to swap out that member for another that will be more valuable to you.

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