SWM News July 2017:
The business benefits of a Young Director
Our
Comment:The
future is bright, with a hint of green
We’re
sure that young people hold the key to a sustainable future and
have the passion and energy to drive change. That’s why we
pioneered our Young Director role in 2013 and have recently
recruited our second Young Director, Matt Beveridge from
the University of Birmingham.
The
value of the Young Director to SWM is considerable, providing an
injection of fresh and exciting ideas to our board and bringing new
networks and learning from other organisations. SWM’s first Young
Director was Ruth Corrall from Worcestershire County Council. You
can find out more about Ruth’s experience in this short video.
Matt
beat 19 other applicants to the role. He’ll have full
responsibility as a non-executive director, contributing to four
board meetings a year and providing leadership to the organisation.
He’ll benefit from mentoring from another member of the board and
will focus on developing skills in leadership.
The
question is – what can you do? Could your organisation host a young
director, or have a young person on a key steering group? As an
individual, could you approach a business and ask to be their new
young director?
Read
‘Our Comment’ for a more detailed
look at our Young Director.
Not
forgetting those over 25……
We’re
currently looking for a new Chair – an individual who can build on
the strong leadership established by our current Chair, Peter Braithwaite.
You’ll help take us to the next stage in our growth as an
organisation and increase our impact in creating a more sustainable
future. In return, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your
skills and experience to make a lasting difference to the future of
the West Midlands and its 5 million citizens.
Full
details are available on our website and
the closing date is 29 September.
Anna
Bright, Chief Executive, on behalf of the SWM team.
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