About this episode
This episode explores the value of board networks and practical strategies for effective networking in the boardroom.
For some directors, networking may feel like a chore. But it can be one of the most valuable practices for deepening governance insights and staying current in the boardroom. In this episode, Katrinka McCallum, a director on the boards of ACI Worldwide and Intrusion, and NACD advisor Susan Paley explore the value of board networks. They also discuss practical strategies for making networking purposeful rather than transactional, ways to balance time and resources, and how a network evolves over the arc of a director’s board career. Host: Susan Paley , NACD advisor Guest: Katrinka McCallum , NACD.DC, director, ACI Worldwide and Intrusion Related NACD Resources: “You Joined a Board. Now What?” NACD Chapters Visit nacdonline.org for further research and information.
People in this episode
Host: Susan Paley
Guest: Katrinka McCallum
Topics covered
- board networks
- governance insights
- networking strategies
- director career
- boardroom practices
Keywords
- board networks
- governance
- networking
- directors
- NACD
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ACI Worldwide, Intrusion, NACD, NACD.DC
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