Boards want more management acumen and entrepreneurism; look for cross-functional opportunities at work or as a volunteer From left, executive recruiters Julian Ha and Kimberly Archer, and executive coach Tom Dolan. You hear it all the time—boards want their associations, particularly if they are trade groups, "run like a business." That can mean different things to different people, but understanding such a requirement can mean the difference between getting the CEO job or not. Maybe the board just wants to know you can read a balance sheet, oversee investments or effectively manage staff. Perhaps the directors want a strict bottom-line focus: an ability and willingness… Read More