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Outside Boards

Outside Advisors Leading a company is exciting and rewarding. But at times, it can be downright difficult, frustrating, and lonely. The pressure to compete, build your enterprise, manage your employees, and keep the company on track can be overwhelming even to the best leaders.

When properly implemented, an outside board is an owner's best friend. A board is there for you whenever you need it, providing a sounding board for ideas and issues, access to talent you otherwise might not be able to afford, and the ability to tap into resources that might be out of your reach. Utilizing a high performance board creates a tremendous advantage in your efforts to achieve long-term prosperity and success.

If You're Ready, We're Ready
Business owners shouldn't take creating an outside board lightly. It's a big step, but we're confident once you realize the value an outside board can bring to your company you'll be ready to take the next step.

If you bring commitment, we'll bring the resources. We will help you build your board every step of the way. If you are curious and want to learn more, check out the online resources below. If you are ready to start the process, then register for the Outside Boards Program. If you want to continue with the process after you have completed the program, the next step is the Creating an Outside Board Service. You will be assigned an Aileron advisor to help you build your board and provide support tailored to your needs.

 

  • Course for Presidents Peer Group

    The Course for Presidents Peer Group is a structured discussion forum consisting of 10 to 12 trusted peers from non-competing businesses of similar size who gather to share experiences and candidly resolve issues. Members learn from their peers, so they can avoid the same mistakes their peers have made and enjoy the same successes their peers have experienced. Members gain reliable support they can count on in an open, confidential forum that's built on a foundation of mutual trust. The peer group also offers a way for Course for Presidents graduates to be held accountable for and implement what they learned in the program.
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  • Outside Boards Program

    Countless business owners have already benefited from the trusted support and advice of an outside board. How could an outside board benefit your organization? This program takes the guesswork out of establishing and using this valuable resource, giving you a clear understanding of a board's tremendous value. Full Event Info...

  • Creating an Outside Board Service

    Creating an outside board can be an intimidating and overwhelming process. Aileron’s Creating an Outside Board service is designed for those who have completed the Outside Boards program, but need help taking the next step. Aileron board specialists walk participants step by step through the process, so participants can find the right board members and run meetings effectively. By the end of the program, participants will have all the tools (and board members) in place to run an effective board meeting and take their company to the next level.
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  • Replacement Board Matching Service

    Good help can be hard to find. Replacement board members who have the right skills, experience, and chemistry can be even harder to find. Aileron's Replacement Board Matching service streamlines the process and drastically shortens the time it takes to find and objectively vet replacement board members. Because the service focuses first on identifying business challenges, companies know they will find a qualified candidate who has the skills to meet their unique needs. Full Event Info...

  • Becoming an Effective Board Member

    This half-day program explores the roles, responsibilities, and other aspects of serving on a for-profit advisory board. Participants will learn how to validate their fit as a board member with a specific organization and will take part in a simulated meeting, so they can experience a board in action. By the end of the program, they'll understand what it takes to be a dynamic, effective member of a for-profit advisory board and will be ready to take the first steps on the path to board service. Full Event Info...

  • High Performance Boards

    Simply establishing a board isn't good enough. If the board isn't performing effectively, it can have a negative effect on your business. Learn the traits of high performance boards and how to ensure your board is operating at its highest potential. Full Event Info...

  • Getting on Board

    We've designed this session to help you clear away any obstacles on your path to having an outside board. Here at Aileron we firmly believe that building a board is one of the most important things you can do for your business. Join us to discuss common board myths, board benefits, and your own questions and concerns. Full Event Info...

 

  • Becoming an Effective Board Member Online Package

    What's involved in being an effective board member? This online package explores the Five Cs that can help you maximize your service to an organization. These include competency, commitment, communication, collaboration, and chemistry. Work through the program at your own pace, and tap into useful, common-sense insights that can boost your performance and value as a board member. Full Event Info...

  • Buzz About Boards – Owner Testimonials Video

    In this informative clip, three successful business leaders talk about their experiences with outside boards and offer insights on what makes them so valuable to the owner. You'll hear from Dick Macaulay of Buckeye Fabricating, Scott Knowles of The Wolf Creek Company, and Aileron founder Clay Mathile. Their comments will help you see why Aileron refers to outside boards as "an owner's best friend." View Video

  • Business Owner's Perspective on Outside Boards - Article by Clay Mathile

    In this article, Aileron Founder Clay Mathile describes his journey toward building and using an outside board. Clay relates his initial mistakes in implementing a board, talks about best practices, and discusses the benefits that this resource brought his organization. His experience can help you think deeper about building an effective board at your own business. View Article

  • Outside Boards Point of View Document

    A well-run board provides long-term benefits to the organization. It's there when you need it, providing a sounding board for ideas and issues, and access to talent and resources you might not be able to afford. It's certainly not a roomful of starched shirts with egos and personal agendas. View Document

  • All Aboard: Escape Haywire Island - Video

    Properly implemented, an outside board is the gift that keeps on giving. An effective board will reap long-term benefits and value for you and your company. A board is there for you whenever you need it, providing a sounding board for ideas and issues, access to talent you otherwise might not be able to afford, and the ability to tap resources that might be out of your reach. View Video

  • Critical Considerations for a Startup Advisory Board - Article

    A properly built advisory board can be a huge strategic advantage to any company. On the other hand, an advisory board put together haphazardly can be the biggest mistake for a company in the early stages of business. What makes a GREAT advisory board experience for both the company and the advisors is a high level of engagement. How do you avoid the advisory board death spiral? You start by building an effective, strategic board. This article provides top five tips to building an advisory board with a high level of engagement. View Article