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		Ask the Expert Dr. Kathleen Wells is a professional career coach and Director of Coaches That Care. She has coached thousands of clients through the stages of successful career development. Interviewing Question: I am attending a 2nd interview for an important post which I would like. They have sent me a question to prepare a briefing for their board on how to develop the skills and knowledge of their board members at individual and at corporate level. I think they may have some difficult board members from my 1st interview and I believe they may be looking how well I can cope and persuade them. Do you have any suggestions as to my approach when I do my presentation (of 15 minutes). J.W. Answer: These second interviews are always stressful so you need to be as prepared as possible going in. It sounds a bit tricky since you are supposed to tell them how to develop skills and knowledge in board members you suspect may be difficult. My approach would be to tell them how you would use the current skills, methods and knowledge base while maintaining an open-minded, safe environment for growth. If you have specific ideas on how to open up discussions, allow for training seminars, and means to facilitating this growth in a non-judgmental way, that would help. We all have knowledge that is valuable so if you have some difficult board members you must be sure in your presentation that you respect what they currently have and want to use it as a base to go forward. Keep your presentation logically organized, easy to follow, positive and upbeat. Be totally open and non-judgmental. If you let them know your value what they already possess, you should be able to persuade them to try new things as well. Good luck! Other Recent Questions A vice-presidential position is open at my company. What is the most effective way to let them know I am the perfect fit for the position? How beneficial to my career strategy is networking? More questions		Search BlueSuitMom.com Email this page to a friend    C a r e e r   C o r n e r • Join BlueSuitMom on   Facebook • In a Man's World • Professional Organizations • Company Seminars • Career Archive • Small Business Advice • Online Job Search • Entrepreneur's Corner • Sign Up For Our Newsletter Ask an Expert • Image Consultant • Career Coach • Work/Life Coach • Business Coach • Work at Home • Professional Organizer • Emotional Wellness • Business Advisor    C a r e e r   P o l l What is the most important benefit your employer can offer you? Flexible work hours Extended hours/shortened work week Job sharing Telecommuting On-site daycare Take home meals On site dry cleaning View results
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