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The Boardroom Journey
Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat at the Table
“Keith’s book is a groundbreaking guide for women at every career stage to strategically plan their journey to corporate boards.” – BETSY BERKHEMER-CREDAIRE, President of 50/50 Women on Boards and author of Winning the Board Game “The Boardroom Journey helps aspiring directors envision their future and take actionable steps towards securing their place. A vital contribution to governance and leadership” – DR. ALEXANDRA R. LAJOUX, Chief Knowledge Officer Emeritus, National Association of Corporate Directors and Founding Principal, Capital Expert Services “Breaking into the boardroom isn’t about luck – it’s about strategy, preparation, and execution. The Boardroom Journey provides a clear step-by-step roadmap for executives and leaders looking to secure and thrive in board roles.” – SHELLYE ARCHAMBEAU, Fortune 500 Board Director and Former CEO, author of Unapologetically Ambitious “Keith Dorsey provides an essential roadmap for executives looking to secure a corporate board seat and contribute to ethical, forward-thinking leadership.” – JESSICA N. GROUNDS, CEO, Corporate Directors Forum; Co-Founder Mine the Gap and Running Start “A game-changing framework for women at every stage of their career looking to secure a seat at the boardroom table and lead with impact.” – CAROLE K. CRAWFORD, CFA, Chair Emeritus, 100 Women in Finance “Keith Dorsey delivers precisely what every executive seeking a board role has needed – a one-volume insider’s take on how boards work and how to secure a seat at the table.” – RALPH WARD, Publisher, Boardroom INSIDER
Keith D. Dorsey (Author)
9781394331789, Wiley
Hardback, published 1 May 2025
288 pages
23.1 x 16 x 2.8 cm, 0.476 kg
Empower your journey to the corporate boardroom with practical guidance and real-life examples. The Boardroom Journey: Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat Table by Dr. Keith D. Dorsey offers a clear, actionable roadmap for women at any career stage to strategically build a path to the boardroom. The evidence-based strategies and inspiring success stories presented throughout this book have been gleaned from interviews with hundreds of current corporate board members. Specific tactics are outlined for early career professionals shaping their leadership journey, mid-career professionals navigating their way to the C-suite, and current and retired C-suite executives actively seeking their first (or next) corporate board seat. This book helps readers navigate the nuances of these journeys by moving from theoretical insights to actionable advice. The Boardroom Journey is an invaluable guide that helps women assess their personal motivations for career growth and board service, identify suitable boards, and enhance their board readiness through assessment tools and exercises. The book also offers strategies for building and leveraging a network of mentors, sponsors, and allies to gain support and boost confidence throughout the board journey. Inside the book: The Boardroom Journey is perfect for anyone aspiring to bring their unique perspective to corporate governance. The evidence-based strategies offered here give readers a proven method for charting an intentional path to executive service and securing a seat at the corporate boardroom table.
Foreword by Tarang Amin ix Preface xiii About This Book xvii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Part I Surveying the Landscape 15 Chapter 2 Welcome to the Boardroom 17 Chapter 3 Find Your Why 39 Chapter 4 Select a Destination 49 Chapter 5 Gauge Your Board Fitness 67 Part II Gearing Up for the Trek 81 Chapter 6 Cultural Capital 83 Chapter 7 Director Capital 97 Chapter 8 Human Capital 115 Chapter 9 Social Capital 131 Chapter 10 Commitment Capital 153 Chapter 11 Leveraging Your Capital Portfolio 167 Part III Navigating the Journey 181 Chapter 12 Neutralizing Naysayers 183 Chapter 13 Assembling Your Support Team 199 Chapter 14 Fail-proofing Your Journey 213 Chapter 15 Conclusion 227 Notes 253 Index 261
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
