Creating an effective resume is the first – and one of the most crucial steps – to securing a seat at the board table. If crafted well, it can help nomination committees understand your unique leadership qualities better, thus enhancing your chances to get appointed.
In this workshop, you will learn the key elements of writing a compelling resume and how to position yourself for success on paper and in person.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the expectations of a board director
- Define the criteria for board director identification and selection
- Prepare an effective board resume and personal profiling for board opportunities
Target Audience
- Aspiring directors, newly appointed directors, experienced ones who wish to refresh their resumes
Virtual Classroom Format | |
![]() | Interactive Facilitated Learning |
In Collaboration with
Tuesday | 7 July 2020 (Facilitator: Pun Tian Pouw (TP)) |
Programme Outline:
- Self-Awareness: Getting to know your positioning
- Expectation: What we expect from our board members in different scenarios?
- Identification and selection: What potential board member profiles may look like?
- Profiling (Part 1): Understanding board resume. How to profile yourself in writing and in person?
- Profiling (Part 2): Examine your board profile in real-time. Profiling exercise, discussion, and feedback.
- Board Engagement: Leaning in during board interviews.
Methodology |
Lecture, Discussion, Polling |
Speaker

Pun Tian Pouw (TP)
Founder/Principal, TPPun Advisory