KickStarter program resources
Playbook and handouts
Download your copy of the KickStarter playbook and refer to the links for the accompanying handouts.
KickStarter playbook
Download your copy of the Take on Board Kickstarter playbook and work on your own copy.
Handouts
Module 1: Skills
Great Boards journal: Distinguishing Governance from Management
The Canadian Angel Investment Foundation skills chart
The AICD: Board Recruitment
VIA Signature Strengths Questionnaire
Module 3: Commitment
The AICD: general duties of directors
Thoughtpost Governance: 4-in-1 Directorship Model
Module 4: Diversity, equity, inclusion
The AICD: Which Two Heads are Better than One?
Kellogg School of Management: Better Decisions Through Diversity
Harvard Business Review: How Diversity Can Drive Innovation
Module 6: Board resumé
Take on Board podcast: Episode 6 – developing a governance CV
The Muse: 185 powerful verbs that will make your resumé awesome
Module 7: Where to look
Take on Board blog: Where to start the search for board roles
Ideas to Action blog: My personal guide to LinkedIn etiquette
Take on Board podcast episode 160: Karen Tisdell on LinkedIn for board members, tips and tricks for being recruited and networking
Take on Board podcast episode 78: My Top tips for using LinkedIn – go for it!
Module 8: Interview
Take on Board podcast: Episode 16 – prepping for a board interview
Take on Board blog: The four steps to prep for a board interview: tips and resources
Get on Board Australia’s How to prepare for a board interview
Board Direction: How to reply to board interview questions
Get on a Board Australia: Questions to ask at a board interview