Take on Board KickStarter
Who this program is for
KickStarter is a group program for women and gender diverse people who are thinking of taking on a board directorship position and don’t know where to start.
How much it costs
Contact me for details.
Availability
Registrations are now open for 2024.
Gaining clarity around story and strengths
Learn how the Accelerator program provided Caroline Pilot the opportunity to explore boardroom challenges in a safe and supportive environment.
When it is held
- Modules 1-4: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (full day, in person)
- Module 5: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (90 mins, Zoom)
- Module 6: Tue 30 Apr 2024 (90 mins, Zoom)
- Module 7: Tue 7 May 2024 (90 mins, Zoom)
- Module 8: Tue 14 May 2024 (90 mins, Zoom)
- Module 9: Tue 21 May 2024 (90 mins, Zoom)
Explore what makes a board great in a safe, encouraging and fun environment
Each year, there are two scholarship places available at 75% off the full-priced fee. Women and gender diverse people who are: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; from culturally diverse backgrounds; living with a disability; and LGBTIQA+ will be given preference for these scholarship places. Contact me for more information.
Helga's Kickstarter program is brilliant – very well designed and full of practical information. Helga is so generous with her time and expertise. Not only that, Helga has created a community of talented, accomplished women that is a goldmine of support and contacts. Well worth it!
How it works
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Register for the 2024 program.
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I’ll send you the prep info the week before KickStarter starts.
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Modules 1-4 (9.30am to 5pm): we meet as a group in Brunswick.
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Modules 5-9 (7.30am to 9am): we meet as a group on Zoom.
- Module 1: skills – what are the skills you need to focus on for a board role.
- Module 2: alignment – what sort of organisation should you be looking to join the board of?
- Module 3: commitment – what sorts of things do non-executive directors do?
- Module 4: diversity – why a diverse board is stronger (yet, sometimes, harder!).
- Module 5: where – how to find a board role.
- Module 6: your pitch – a powerful, succinct pitch for why YOU will be a fabulous director.
- Module 7: resume – developing your board/governance resume.
- Module 8: interview – what to think about before, during and after the interview.
- Module 9: eyes wide open – going in to your first board role with your eyes wide open…
Or, maybe you need…
Take on Board Accelerator
(individuals)
A small group program for board directors looking to build on governance experience and explore challenges in a safe environment.