Designed for those in senior management seeking promotion to the board or for those looking at developing a portfolio career with Non-Executive Director roles, ‘Getting Board Ready’ is a free webinar series by acclaimed consultant and mediator, Peter Reichwald. He has 20 years’ experience recruiting Chairmen, Non-Executive Directors, Trustees, CEOs and members of senior management teams across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. For the last 10 years of those, he was at Harvey Nash as Director of the Board, and Not-for-Profit Practices. Since 2013, Peter has also been an Advisory Board Member of Diversity UK.

“People always reach out to us, asking for help when choosing their next career step and we are delighted that Peter Reichwald has chosen to give so much of his time to help our members develop themselves further to reach their goals. He receives a consistently high rating on feedback forms following his sessions so I would urge signing up quickly!” Lopa Patel MBE, Chair - Diversity UK

Getting Board Ready

'Getting Board Ready' is the perfect introductory series providing an excellent framework for developing your career further. Divided neatly into four brief webinars, it will focus on basics like knowing where to find opportunities for the private and public sector, understanding the difference between Executive and Non-Executive roles; the functions of the board and subcommittees, drafting your brief bio/profile, writing your CV, preparing a compelling supporting statement and prepping for the interview.

The 'Getting Board Ready' webinar series comprises:

Webinar 1 - 'Crafting your CV' (identifying opportunities, understand the role, your CV, bio profile,) - 14th September 2021, 5.30pm - 6.30pm BST

Webinar 2 - 'Selling Yourself' (statement, research, coaching, assessments, further training) - 5th October 2021, 5.30pm - 6.30pm BST

Webinar 3 - 'The Interview' (feedback, research preparation of questions presentation) - 19th October 2021, 5.30pm - 6.30pm BST

Webinar 4 - 'Succeeding on the board' (Appointed - what next? understanding the role, contributing, appraisals /feedback, learning from success, further aspirations Board committees) - 26th October 2021, 5.30pm - 6.30pm BST

Each webinar will be held from 5.30pm - 6.30pm BST

All the webinars are free to registrants with special discounts for Diversity UK members on follow-up activity with Peter Reichwald. Participants will have time to ask questions (time permitting).

As there is a maximum number of places on each webinar, please register to reserve your place.

About Peter Reichwald

Peter has 20 years’ experience recruiting Chairmen, Non-Executive Directors, Trustees, CEOs and members of senior management teams across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. For the last 10 years of those, he was at Harvey Nash as Director of the Board, and Not-for-Profit Practices

Peter is recognised as a trusted advisor to clients and candidates alike and particularly respected for bringing diversity forward. He founded Harvey Nash’s Engage network connecting business leaders from all cultural backgrounds which, together with their Inspire network and its reach to senior women, enabled Peter to increasingly bring diversity of thought to his and colleagues’ candidate lists.

Peter has, for several years, been a speaker at seminars organised by the Financial Times Board Director Programme the IoD and Boardroom Africa, where his sessions deal with the practical issues of obtaining a Non-Executive position. He receives a consistently high rating on feedback forms following his sessions.

He is now spending most of his time helping people craft their CVs, and their supporting statements which have been commended by selection panels. In addition, he uses his accreditation as a Workplace and Employment mediator, helping resolving conflicts in the workplace with a high success rate.

Before entering the recruitment sector, Peter had senior executive experience of both the private and not-for-profit sectors. He completed a ten-year term as a Trustee of World Jewish Relief and until recently chaired the Freehold Management Company for a 137-flat block on the south coast of England.