A good board succession plan isn’t just about filling board vacancies. It’s also about finding board leaders, like the next board chair. But what does the job entail? And how do you know if you’re suited for the role?

In their latest blog post, our Affiliate Partner DirectorPrep zeroes in on the position of board chair, exploring the elements of the role, the skills it requires, and how a director can prepare themselves to take it on. Today’s board chairs must be prepared to respond to a rapidly changing environment and increasing stakeholder expectations, as well as new realities such as ESG, diversity, equity and inclusion, and next generation directors.

For their full analysis, read the article: So You Want To Be The Board Chair