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Service on a board can be meaningful and rewarding. But, opportunities are few—and the bar is high.

Download our Board Readiness resource guide with essential tips for board candidates, including:

How board work differs from executive roles
Today’s most in-demand board skillsets
Key differences at public, private and non-profit boards
How to leverage LinkedIn and your professional network

Plus: Take our 7 point self-discovery assessment and tally your personal Board Readiness score.

Learn More About Our Board Readiness Service

Navigate Forward helps seasoned executives and senior leaders understand the board landscape, evaluate your readiness and market yourself effectively. It’s a collaborative and customized process that positions you for success. (Just ask our alums and recent Outstanding Director award winners!)

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Navigate Forward helps you articulate your value, develop clarity and put intentional focus into your board search.
— Nancy Dahl, Outstanding Director 2021

Navigate Forward’s advice was key in creating strong board materials and tailoring my networking strategy.
— Kathy Roedel, Outstanding Director 2019

I think so highly of the expertise and strategic insight that Navigate Forward consultants bring to their highly personalized Board Readiness support.
– Amy Langer, Outstanding Director 2022

Navigate Forward helped me to clarify my goals, create compelling board materials and bring focus to my board search.
– Jodi Hubler, Outstanding Director 2022

Navigate Forward has been a critical part of my board journey! I am so grateful for their professional guidance and expertise.

— Deb Frodl, Outstanding Director 2023

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Congratulations to Our Board Readiness Community!

The Navigate Forward joins Twin Cities Business in celebrating the achievements of our Board Readiness Alums and Executive Consultants.

Kent Larson
Outstanding Director 2024

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Beth Simermeyer
Outstanding Director 2024

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Deb Frodl
Outstanding Director 2023

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Amy Langer
Outstanding Director 2022

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Jodi Hubler
Outstanding Director 2022

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Nancy Dahl
Outstanding Director 2021

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Anne Sempowski Ward
Outstanding Director 2021

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Karen Grabow
Outstanding Director 2019

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Kathy Roedel
Outstanding Director 2019

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Navigate Forward provides highly customized support to senior executives who are currently in transition, planning change in the future or seeking board service, helping them find their passion, their path and their place in the business community. Since our inception in 2008, we’ve worked with more than 2,250 clients and 450 companies across the country and around the world.

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