How to succeed as a board director: tools, tactics, and intentions [webinar 3]

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​How to succeed as a board director: tools, tactics, and intentions

​Join Boardway and P&G Alumni Network - Boston Chapter for a global webinar series on how boards really make decisions - and what that means for professionals looking to build or accelerate a board career.

​​​why join.

​Getting appointed to a board is only the beginning. Strong board work requires more than experience and credibility - it requires judgment, preparation, and a clear understanding of how to create value in the room from day one.

​In this episode, we focus on what it takes to succeed once you have secured the role. Drawing on practical boardroom experience, leadership perspectives, and Boardway’s view of what companies increasingly expect from modern board members, we will explore how strong directors contribute with intention, ask better questions, and build trust and impact over time.

​You’ll learn what separates a respected board director from a passive one, how to prepare for the realities of the role, and which tools, tactics, and mindsets help create meaningful boardroom value.

​speakers.

• ​Elena Otero | Board member at Helen of Troy. Former CMO of Clorox, and former Marketing Director at P&G

• ​Stine Colding Alstrup | CEO & Co-founder, Boardway

• ​Tina Adolfsson | Board professional and leader of P&G Alumni Boston Chapter

• ​... more to announced.

​who should join.

​Experienced executives, board members, advisors, and professionals who want to understand how board decisions are made and are looking for actionable strategies to position themselves and improve their chances of landing their first or next board role. 

​about.

​This webinar is part of a three-part series designed to help board professionals advance their careers or secure their first board appointment. Across the series, participants will gain practical insight into board recruitment, board expectations, and the capabilities that make candidates stand out. Whether you are preparing for your first role or looking to strengthen your board profile, this conversation will offer clear, relevant perspectives from the world of board work.

​If you want a sharper understanding of how boards operate and how to navigate the path into board service, this session is a strong place to start. Expect a thoughtful, business-focused discussion with actionable takeaways you can apply to your own board journey.

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​Boardway is reshaping board recruitment by combining AI and human perspective to identify and match board and advisory talent with greater precision. We help startups, SMEs, corporates, PE funds, and family offices find relevant candidates based on competence, fit, and responsibility rather than familiarity alone. For candidates, Boardway creates visibility and access to meaningful board opportunities beyond existing networks. Better matches build better boards. And better boards shape stronger futures.

​P&G Alumni Network is a global community of former Procter & Gamble professionals, bringing together experienced leaders across industries, functions, and geographies. Through its chapters and network activities, it fosters professional connections, knowledge sharing, and continued leadership development among its members.