What this taster gives you
- A self-rating across the five areas of NED readiness
- A time commitment reality check for your diary
- Two questions to sharpen what you would bring to a board
- A clear view of what the full hub adds
Your free taster
A sample from the hub: a condensed readiness self-check for your first or next Non-Executive Director role. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Print it or type into it, and keep it with your notes.
Inside the full hub
- NED readiness diagnostic. The full version of the self-check in this taster
- Board fit profiler. A way to match what you offer to the boards that need it
- Positioning and applications toolkit. Help with board CVs, cover letters and interviews
- Portfolio career and visibility. Building a portfolio and being seen by the right people
- Time commitment estimator. A realistic picture of the hours a role will take
- NED induction checklist. What to ask for and learn in your first months
- Board pack review template. A structured way to prepare for every meeting
- Governance and board effectiveness. Toolkits on governance, compliance and board reviews
- Crisis governance playbook. How a board holds steady when things go wrong
- Boardroom articulation 30-day practice. Daily practice to make your contributions clear and concise
This taster provides general learning and development content. It is not professional advice. © 2026 Starbuck & Associates Limited. All rights reserved.