Roadmap to become an Independent Director
At LawSikho, we have a formula for success: Capability + Credibility/ track record + Outreach = Success in anything! Most people remain stuck at the knowledge level, and assume the…
What kind of questions will you be asked in your Independent Director interview?
Before we get into the topic for today’s mail, let’s take a quick minute to discuss who is eligible to become an independent director (ID). Section 149(6) of the Companies…
How do companies go about appointing independent directors?
Today, let us start by understanding the time when an independent director (ID) is required to be appointed. Most public companies appoint independent directors ahead of their IPOs, or if…
Do I have enough experience to qualify as an Independent Director?
After reading my previous emails, at this stage you are probably wondering whether you have enough experience to become an independent director. And why would anyone appoint you as such? …
What are the benefits of becoming an Independent Director?
To answer the question in the subject line: The biggest benefits are, of course, money, prestige, and fame. I’ll tell you more about each of these. But let us start…
Your fabulous life as an Independent Director
Imagine that it’s November 2024. You are sitting in your first board meeting as an independent director in one of the top 100 companies listed on the BSE. The media…
How do you crack the self-assessment test for Independent Directors?
How can HR managers, compliance professionals and entrepreneurs become Independent Directors (IDs) on the board of a company? What exactly does an ID do? What are the eligibility criteria to…
Why Independent Directors have an assured future?
Business disruptions or crises have historically been followed by a rise in fraudulent practices and corporate misgovernance. And Covid-19 has been the biggest business disruptor of our times. A recent…
Why is India Inc struggling to find enough independent directors?
Some 14 years ago, India’s corporate sector was put to a severe test. In 2009, we saw the unveiling of the biggest scandal in corporate India’s history with the Satyam…
Feeling stuck in your career? Here’s how to change that
Many mid-career or senior professionals realise that their career has plateaued. When they were young, they grew very fast, but that growth has now slowed down. Your income, status or…
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