Crafting a Winning Board CV: Key Strategies

Writing a Board CV isn’t about adding pages to your career résumé—it’s a different narrative: governance, strategic oversight, risk, and contribution at the table.

Tips:

· Lead with a Capability & Value Statement (board-relevant).

· Evidence governance competencies (risk, audit, strategy, stakeholder stewardship).

· Translate achievements into board-level impact (controls, outcomes, oversight).

Read the article &/or Get the toolkit: Email kelly@diversitas.com.au for the Board CV Guide + Template

Are You a Fun Boss or a Functional Boss? (Hint: Your Team Knows)

Play isn’t frivolous—it’s transformational. It:

· Opens minds, builds trust, and disarms egos.

· Sharpens thinking and deepens engagement.

· Lifts performance through psychological safety and connection.

Read: Are You a Fun Boss or a Functional Boss?

Why EQ Still Matters in the AI Age

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In the AI frenzy, our edge isn’t speed—it’s meaning, empathy, and human connection. As the article “AI Needs ‘EI’” reminds us:

“AI is only as insightful as what we give it… Meaning isn’t found in a résumé. It has to come from within.”

Consider this your nudge to slow down, reflect, and lead from a place of self-awareness and purpose.

Reflection for the month: What’s one habit you can shift to protect your energy and improve your leadership presence?

Christmas Team Bonding & Fun: The Level Up VR Team Challenge

Teams that play together, stay together. Bring your team together for a shared VR escape experience—diffuse the bomb, beat the clock, and unlock smarter team communication. We come onsite, set up Meta Quest headsets, and facilitate a fast-paced, insight-rich session.

Perfect for: EOY celebrations, offsites, and teams needing connection + a fresh energy reset.

What you’ll get:

· A thrilling, shared VR escape challenge.

· Debrief on communication, roles, and trust.

· Optional insights mini-module to embed learning.

Enquire & book: kelly@diversitas.com.au or nicole@diversitas.com.au for the brochure & pricing.

Geoff Woods on AI Leadership

If you haven’t yet, grab The AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions by Geoff Woods (audiobook recommended). It’s practical whether you’re AI-curious or deeply hands-on.

Watch: Geoff Woods: AI Leadership (YouTube)

Coach’s cue: Pick one decision process to augment with AI this month—e.g., weekly pipeline triage or board-paper prep.

What Is “AI Agent Washing”?

A timely caution from The Australian: some products marketed as “AI agents” may actually be advanced automation or standard gen-AI, not true autonomous agents.

Ask vendors:

· What autonomous actions does the agent take without human prompts?

· How are guardrails, audit logs, and recovery handled?

· What measurable outcomes does the agent own end-to-end?

Quick Hits & Helpful Links

· Board CV Tools: Email kelly@diversitas.com.au for the guide + template.

· Leadership Read/Watch: Geoff Woods: AI Leadership.

· On EQ & AI: AI Needs ‘EI’.

· Team Culture: Fun vs Functional Boss article above.

Stay Well, Lead Well

A final reminder that 81% of Australian workers grapple with stress and burnout in silence. Prioritise your mental and physical check-ins, get the right support, and make the small adjustments that let you thrive, not just cope.

— Kelly