DETROIT – Career decisions you make today can help you stand out as a corporate board candidate tomorrow. Join Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, author of The Board Game, for a lively discussion on the undeniable business case for having more women corporate directors at the decision-making tables of America’s public companies.

HOW SMART WOMEN BECOME CORPORATE DIRECTORS

OPTION 1: Luncheon Program

Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire gives practical advice on how to manage career choices in multiple professions and at all stages of a career. Betsy draws on interviews with 58 women corporate directors, latest research, and her own 20-year career in executive search to provide game-winning moves for you.

ARE YOU AN EXECUTIVE INTERESTED IN A DEEPER DIVE?

OPTION 2: Workshop + Luncheon Program

Join Betsy prior to the luncheon for an interactive hands-on workshop with practical advice on building strategic networks and visibility.

Who do you know? Who knows you? How do you land your first corporate board placement?

From her executive search perspective, Betsy gives valuable information and guidance to women on navigating the networking maze, getting noticed and creating your plan to pursue corporate board service. Workshop covers:

How to evaluate, build and work your network

Tips for creating and leveraging visibility

Customizing a strategic plan that will work for you

Workshop participation is limited to 25 executives with 10 or more years of management.

Thursday, April 3 Cascade Hills Country Club, 725 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Option 1: Luncheon Only – 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Option 2: Workshop + Luncheon – 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

To register, click on InforumMichigan.Org

Friday, April 4, 2014 – 9:30am – 1:30pm

The Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226

To register, click on InforumMichigan.Org