Why early-career professionals should consider board service to build leadership skills

Young professionals must begin to prepare for board service early in their careers to increase their odds of getting a seat at the table.

The next generation of corporate directors will need to be more adaptable, strategic, and visionary than ever. Today’s pace of change demands it, and obligations to generate long-term value creation necessitate it. This means young professionals must begin to prepare for board service early in their careers to increase their odds of getting a seat at the table.