The Boardroom Journey: Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat at the Table

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Keith D. Dorsey

The Boardroom Journey

Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat at the Table

Keith D. Dorsey

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English

John Wiley & Sons Inc
01 May 2025

Social groups; Management: leadership & motivation; Personnel & human resources management; Corporate governance & responsibilities

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:

Discover strategies to effectively prepare for board service Gain insights on how to present and differentiate oneself via five types of capital Learn how to build and leverage a support team

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.

By: Keith D. Dorsey
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9781394331789
ISBN 10: 1394331789
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 May 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

DR. KEITH D. DORSEY is a boardroom strategist, author, and thought leader in corporate governance and executive leadership. His research and insights uncover the pathways executives take to board service, helping them navigate the complexities of securing board seats. An experienced board member, he also leads a coaching and membership community focused on execution and accountability — helping leaders apply what they’ve learned and take action in their boardroom journey.