... careers Female management career development Boards Boards of directors Gender Sexual discrimination © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 These proposals have been strongly backed by the 30 % Club which is also campaigning to break the glass ceiling across the UK's largest companies...

... of advising over 100 boards on director and board development. Design/methodology/approach The surveys examined have mainly involved UK directors and unitary boards. The situation might be different in other countries. It would be helpful if more studies were undertaken of director and board...

... and others and the author's experience of advising over 100 boards on director and board development. Findings The findings suggest many directors and boards do not receive the development they require to be more effective in their roles. Trainers and developers interested in addressing...

... The article examines and compares the approaches and behaviours of winning and losing boards. Findings Directors and boards of companies that succeed at managing change, competing and winning exhibit very different approaches Practical implications Trainers and developers need...