Strategic African Women In Leadership

Strategic African Women In Leadership Established in 2014 with the intention to grow and increase the number of women in leadership positi

Introduction to Board Directorship Masterclass โ€“ 2025Did you know that board directors are the ultimate decision-makers ...
27/01/2025

Introduction to Board Directorship Masterclass โ€“ 2025

Did you know that board directors are the ultimate decision-makers within any company or organization? At just 23, I secured my first board seat, and over the years, I have been dedicated to empowering younger professionalsโ€”particularly those aged 50 and belowโ€”to intentionally pursue board roles.

Why is this so important? Because young professionals, women, and individuals from previously disadvantaged backgrounds bring diverse perspectives that are critically needed on decision-making bodies worldwide.

My experience as Africa Director for a European board firm underscored a critical reality: globally, diverse voices remain significantly underrepresented, and the pipeline for such talent is alarmingly short.

This masterclass aims to change that.

It is designed to demystify the journey to board directorship, addressing common fears and breaking down the barriers to entry. Becoming a board director is far more achievable than it is often made out to be. With focused effort, strategic preparation, and the right guidance, you too can secure your first board role and make a meaningful impact.

๐Ÿ“š Date: 6 February 2025
๐Ÿ“š Location: Strictly Online
๐Ÿ“š Register Now: POP to [email protected]



29/10/2024

You would like to serve on boards?

Happy Heritage Day! Let's celebrate the rich tapestry of South Africa today. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆAnd please enjoy responsibly. Remember, y...
24/09/2024

Happy Heritage Day!

Let's celebrate the rich tapestry of South Africa today. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

And please enjoy responsibly. Remember, your REPUTATION is everything.

๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐›๐จ๐š๐ซ๐๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ฆโ€”๐š๐ง๐ ๐›๐ž๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐. ๐€๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฒ?Module: Personal Branding & ...
23/09/2024

๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐›๐จ๐š๐ซ๐๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ฆโ€”๐š๐ง๐ ๐›๐ž๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐. ๐€๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฒ?

Module: Personal Branding & Reputation Management for Board Members - Janine Hills.

HOW TO BECOME A BOARD MEMBER Securing your first board seat can be a challenge, often perceived as an intricate and daun...
28/08/2024

HOW TO BECOME A BOARD MEMBER

Securing your first board seat can be a challenge, often perceived as an intricate and daunting endeavour that demands a meticulously calculated approach.

This complexity is not confined to aspiring young ; even seasoned executives, with decades of experience, frequently find themselves uncertain of where to begin.

Allow me to elucidate this process, providing you with a roadmap that will guide you towards a successful and impactful board placement.

1. Define Your
2. Build Your Profile/CV
3. Expand Your
4. Seek Board-Specific
5. Target Specific
6. Find the Right Search/ Firms
7. Start Somewhere, e.g.
8. Remember, securing your is a journey.
Stay focused, continue to build your network, and remain committed to lifelong learning. The process becomes significantly easier after your initial placement, particularly when you have colleagues who can vouch for your capabilities.
9. Bookmark, like, share and sign up for our upcoming Global Board Training Programme with Strategic African Women In Leadership (SAWIL) and Board Partners | Board Academy

๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ: ๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐žWe are pleased to announce an exclusive opportunity for our members: a 4...
21/08/2024

๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ: ๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž

We are pleased to announce an exclusive opportunity for our members: a 4-part payment plan for the Global Board Training Programme.

This might sound too good to be true, but if youโ€™ve been following our journey, youโ€™ll understand our commitment to leaving no stone unturned in our mission to open as many boardroom doors as possible for young professionals, women, and individuals from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Securing your first board seat may require a leap of faith, but once youโ€™ve taken that step, subsequent opportunities often follow more easily. Before long, you could find yourself serving on multiple boards.

Our commitment to leadership development across Africa is not just an initiative; it is the very essence of our missionโ€”the air we breathe and the foundation upon which SAWIL is built.

The Global Board Training Programme is a critical milestone in our unwavering dedication to empowering women, young professionals, and those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds to secure their rightful positions in boardrooms around the world. This mission defines our purpose, fuels our drive, and motivates us to break barriers and shape a leadership landscape that authentically reflects the diversity and resilience of our continent.

To ensure this opportunity is within reach, we have focused on three key elements:

1. Affordability: No other global program of this caliber is offered at such an accessible price, specifically tailored for aspiring board members.

2. Preferential Rates: Beyond the already exceptionally low cost, our members enjoy additional benefits with preferential rates aligned with their membership tier.

3. Payment Plan: Understanding that affordability can still pose a challenge, we have introduced a 4-Part Payment Plan, making this program even more accessible.

4. Corporate/Group Packages: Take this opportunity to your HR or line manager and encourage them to nominate you and 5-10 other high-potential candidates for this transformative training.

This is how we change the narrativeโ€”by making deliberate efforts to be economically inclusive and by creating pathways for others to rise alongside us. Together, we are building a future where inclusive leadership is not just an aspiration but a reality.



To take advantage of this offer and access preferential member rates, visit www.sawil.org to become a member and instantly qualify.

๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐žIf securing your first board seat is on your radar for 2024/25, this is your essential fi...
19/04/2024

๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž

If securing your first board seat is on your radar for 2024/25, this is your essential first step.

๐Œ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐๐ฏ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐›๐จ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ซ!

๐Ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ: The world of governance is evolving rapidly, with new challenges and opportunities emerging in the digital age. To be an effective board member, it is essential to stay up-to-date with the latest best practices, trends, and strategies. This comprehensive program will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and network to excel in the boardroom and make a positive impact on your organization.

At SAWIL Global Board Consortium, we are committed to supporting our course alumni on their board journey. As a graduate of our comprehensive board training programme, you can expect the following:

๐š) ๐๐จ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž: We leverage our extensive global network to help connect you with board opportunities that match your interests, skills, and experience.

๐›) ๐๐จ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐‚๐• ๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ : We offer personalized support to help you craft a compelling board CV/profile that highlights your unique value proposition as a board candidate.

๐œ) ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ: Our alumni community provides a supportive and collaborative environment where you can connect with fellow board members, industry experts, and mentors to expand your knowledge and opportunities.

We understand the importance of having a strong board network and profile, which is why we are committed to providing ongoing support to our graduates. Join our community of successful board members and take your board career to the next level.

๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐ƒ๐š๐ญ๐ž:16 August 2024
When: 16, 22, 29 August and 5 September 2024
Where: Virtual
Programmes commences promptly at 11h00 and ends at 15h00.

๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐๐Ž๐–: [email protected] or visit sawil.org

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