A governance professional can wear many hats, and having the right skill set to progress in your career is crucial for achieving success and enhancing job satisfaction. To build a career in governance a combination of education, skills, experience, networking, and a passion for promoting ethical practices and effective decision-making within organisations is required. Join us for an empowering half-day summit designed exclusively for Graduates, new Associates, and early-career professionals venturing into the world of governance. Discover valuable insights and strategies to unleash your potential and pave a successful path in governance. At this event, you will: • Explore how modern technology and digital tools can support career development, improve effectiveness and enhance your professional impact. • Develop practical approaches to communicating with confidence, building trusted relationships, demonstrating initiative and influencing different audiences. • Learn about the different routes into governance, including graduate and trainee opportunities, career changes, transferable skills and professional qualifications. • Gain practical tips for securing your next role, from identifying suitable opportunities and presenting your experience to networking and preparing for applications and interviews.

In this podcast, Sharon Constançon explains how company secretaries and governance professionals can use their communication skills to improve the effectiveness of the board, creating the perfect environment for decision-making. Sharon outlines how company secretaries can learn communication skills as part of their career development and how they can use them to handle a range of difficult conversations. She describes tactics for tailoring communication styles to individuals to ensure the message is best received, enabling company secretaries to build trust while remaining authentic and allowing them to be a confidante for the directors. Sharon argues that communication is most effective when we take a caring, empathetic approach that acknowledges the human side of our colleagues and the challenges they face.

On 12 October, we had the pleasure of co-hosting with EY the Building Your Governance Career event. Aimed at recent graduates, new associates and those embarking on their careers in governance, this event offered insights into the essential steps for achieving success. This blog considers the key takeaways from each session.

The Competency Framework for Governance Professionals comprises 12 competencies divided into three areas within the framework; Values, Practice and Knowledge.

Tips from John Roundhill FCG on how to craft a good CV.

Lesley Ward FCG explains how CGIUKI members who are looking to progress in their career may benefit from our mentoring scheme.

At a recent event, panellists discussed how to create a CV that stands out and what they are looking for in a job application.

At every stage of your career, we offer a variety of events to support your professional development in corporate governance and sector specific governance.

How you can use your law or business degree to start your career in governance.