A global on-line network of directors and aspiring directors
Where directors and aspiring directors: Gain new 'best fit' roles. Network, Enhance know-how and skills. Multiply resources.
MAJOR AIMS OF BEST FIT DIRECTORS GLOBAL NETWORK
1. To share information, ideas and contacts.2. To assist each other find new director roles.
3. To lift our performance as directors of companies, corporations, and not-for-profits.
4. To share a range of relevant resources.
CHALLENGING OUR BUSINESS MODEL
1. Which of the factors our industry takes for granted should we eliminate?
2. Which factors should we reduce well below the industry norm?
3. Which factors should we raise well above industry norms?
4. What factors should we create that our industry has never offered?
2. Which factors should we reduce well below the industry norm?
3. Which factors should we raise well above industry norms?
4. What factors should we create that our industry has never offered?
TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES OF USE TO DIRECTORS
Reaching the top of the ladder - ebook that gives extensive tips and links.
Business models on the web
The need is urgent for directors to review business models. A great overview site for possibilities.
A good to great diagnostic tool by Jim Collins
Changing us and others. A massive indexed site on how we change what we and others think, believe, feel and do.
Self-paced training for not-for-profit directors and committee members..
Cost $55 from NSW Government
Is your company marketing leading you into a dense forest, or...?
HERE is a link to an on-line marketing autopsy.
It has a list of quite severe questions about marketing - some of which are relevant to you and your company, some not.
1. You can copy the questions into a word document and then go through them and see which are relevant. Or
2. You can fill them out and fill in false contact details - which still gives you the summary report which is useful. Or
3. You can fill it out with real contact details and put up with the sales follow-up.
Please be warned: Giving your real contact details will result in a skilled and aggressive marketer ringing to sell you a three-hour seminar that costs $97.
Will you be skilled enough to say, "No!" I almost succumbed....
I recommend we all do at least option one as some of the questions are enlightening and relevant. And share with the group what you learn - in the marketing forum, central column.
Cheers
Neville Christie
PS. You can click on the picture to see it in larger detail. And click here for the link.
Business models on the web
The need is urgent for directors to review business models. A great overview site for possibilities.
A good to great diagnostic tool by Jim Collins
Changing us and others. A massive indexed site on how we change what we and others think, believe, feel and do.
Self-paced training for not-for-profit directors and committee members..
Cost $55 from NSW Government
Is your company marketing leading you into a dense forest, or...?HERE is a link to an on-line marketing autopsy.
It has a list of quite severe questions about marketing - some of which are relevant to you and your company, some not.
1. You can copy the questions into a word document and then go through them and see which are relevant. Or
2. You can fill them out and fill in false contact details - which still gives you the summary report which is useful. Or
3. You can fill it out with real contact details and put up with the sales follow-up.
Please be warned: Giving your real contact details will result in a skilled and aggressive marketer ringing to sell you a three-hour seminar that costs $97.
Will you be skilled enough to say, "No!" I almost succumbed....
I recommend we all do at least option one as some of the questions are enlightening and relevant. And share with the group what you learn - in the marketing forum, central column.
Cheers
Neville Christie
PS. You can click on the picture to see it in larger detail. And click here for the link.
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Directors of Young Compa…
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4 members
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IT Directors
16 members
WHAT IS BEST FIT DIRECTORS?
Welcome to Best Fit Directors - THE online place for directors, aspiring directors, and our advisors to share ideas and know how. In the coming weeks you will see a lot of changes to the network. One of the major changes you will notice is the video content that will begin to appear, including the introductory video below and a 10-part video tutorial on achieving your goals as directors.
BEST FIT DIRECTORS INTRO VIDEO
As a new, old or aspiring director: you will also find here a rapidly expanding bank of resources filled with new ideas, new tools and techniques, new challenges, new trends, new legislation, new strategies, new contacts, new opportunities, new resources, and new support.
These resources assist you as a director of companies, associations, institutions, agencies to ; find new board roles – whether paid and unpaid, enhance your personal value, and lift overall board performance. See: www.BoardTable.com
Search firms. Access 5,000 search professionals world-wide...through the Blue Steps program, of the Association of Executive Search Consultants, We as senior executives, directors and would-be directors, can lodge our story on-line for a three-level fee.- provided our current remuneration exceeds $US100,000 – or its local equivalent.
BEST FIT DIRECTORS INTRO VIDEO
As a new, old or aspiring director: you will also find here a rapidly expanding bank of resources filled with new ideas, new tools and techniques, new challenges, new trends, new legislation, new strategies, new contacts, new opportunities, new resources, and new support.
These resources assist you as a director of companies, associations, institutions, agencies to ; find new board roles – whether paid and unpaid, enhance your personal value, and lift overall board performance. See: www.BoardTable.com
Search firms. Access 5,000 search professionals world-wide...through the Blue Steps program, of the Association of Executive Search Consultants, We as senior executives, directors and would-be directors, can lodge our story on-line for a three-level fee.- provided our current remuneration exceeds $US100,000 – or its local equivalent.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
We want bestfitdirectors.com to continue to grow and turn into an essential resource for directors, aspiring directors and their advisors. To do this we need your help and contributions in a number of ways:
1. LINKS: We are aiming to obtain an extensive list of both Australian and International online resources relating to directorships. Please forward any links you think might be helpful to the community. Also, if you know any sites that might like to have a bestfitdirectors.com link, please let us know!
2. BECOME A FEATURED MEMBER: In the coming weeks we are planning to 'feature' particular members on the homepage. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself or provide training and resources to the Best Fit Directors community. Try using a presentation tool such as a FLOWGRAM. Contact us if you are interested.
3. ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO JOIN: We aim to get membership up to 500 within the next month. The bigger the community, the greater the resource for all of us, so please take the time to email your friends, colleagues and associates and encourage them to become part of the Best Fit Directors community.
4. CONTRIBUTE: Send us ideas for the site, resources, start up discussion forums, make new groups, start to network! The more we all interact and share resources, the more we can all grow as directors.
And remember, we can:
GO IT ALONE BY ALL MEANS, JUST KNOW IT TAKES MUCH LONGER!
So let's work together to achieve our professional and directorial goals!
1. LINKS: We are aiming to obtain an extensive list of both Australian and International online resources relating to directorships. Please forward any links you think might be helpful to the community. Also, if you know any sites that might like to have a bestfitdirectors.com link, please let us know!
2. BECOME A FEATURED MEMBER: In the coming weeks we are planning to 'feature' particular members on the homepage. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself or provide training and resources to the Best Fit Directors community. Try using a presentation tool such as a FLOWGRAM. Contact us if you are interested.
3. ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO JOIN: We aim to get membership up to 500 within the next month. The bigger the community, the greater the resource for all of us, so please take the time to email your friends, colleagues and associates and encourage them to become part of the Best Fit Directors community.
4. CONTRIBUTE: Send us ideas for the site, resources, start up discussion forums, make new groups, start to network! The more we all interact and share resources, the more we can all grow as directors.
And remember, we can:
GO IT ALONE BY ALL MEANS, JUST KNOW IT TAKES MUCH LONGER!
So let's work together to achieve our professional and directorial goals!
CURRENT STORIES
US GURUS are predicting that within the next 18 months, "50-80 percent of the venture-backed start-ups currently operating will shut down or go on life-support" . Can Start-ups survive? Is it time to panic?. Find here contacts with providers of start up capital around the world.
HERE IS A GREAT COLLECTION of articles forwarded by member Erik Unger on the rise of Startup Depression
BELOW IS A LINK TO CONSTANTLY UPDATED MANAGEMENT TIPS:
HERE IS A GREAT COLLECTION of articles forwarded by member Erik Unger on the rise of Startup Depression
BELOW IS A LINK TO CONSTANTLY UPDATED MANAGEMENT TIPS:
Forum
Dear Producers
Started by Doris Anne Beaulieu Nov 21, 2009.
Do Private Companies need to consider Directors’ & Officers’ Liability (D&O) insurance?
Started by John Kelly Aug 13, 2009.
Steps you can take during this economic downturn! 1 Reply
Started by Mike Johnson. Last reply by Anthony Martini Jun 9, 2009.
Producers/Media/Politicians
Started by Doris Anne Beaulieu Jun 6, 2009.
Developing a framework for best practice shareholder reporting
Started by Susan Barrett Apr 14, 2009.
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Directors globally
As time goes by, we add here links and details of the many professional associations for directors around the world:
Asian RoundTable on Corporate Governance
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Hong Kong Institute of Directors
Institute of Corporate Directors - Canada
Institute of Directors - UK
Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc
Institute of Directors in Southern Africa
Malaysian Institute of Directors
National Association of Corporate Directors - USA
Singapore Institute of Directors
Also:
Global Director Development Circle
Outstanding Directors Exchange
Asian RoundTable on Corporate Governance
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Hong Kong Institute of Directors
Institute of Corporate Directors - Canada
Institute of Directors - UK
Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc
Institute of Directors in Southern Africa
Malaysian Institute of Directors
National Association of Corporate Directors - USA
Singapore Institute of Directors
Also:
Global Director Development Circle
Outstanding Directors Exchange
DIRECTORS IN AUSTRALIA
Not-for-profits. Register for director roles in Australia's 700,000 community and not-for-profits
Women on Boards. The leading online Australian network for women seeking leadership roles. It promotes diversity on boards in the not-for-profit, private, government and public sectors.'. Click here.
AICD Register. A general register for members seeking new director roles. See AICD
Women on Boards. The leading online Australian network for women seeking leadership roles. It promotes diversity on boards in the not-for-profit, private, government and public sectors.'. Click here.
AICD Register. A general register for members seeking new director roles. See AICD
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