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This month Bob Mann of Foundation Network and Openbravo provides an abbreviated insight into what he has learned in his role as Chairman

We regularly poll our member Chairmen to find any hints or tips that they have learned in their role or which have helped them. This month it's the turn of Malcolm Durham, FD Solutions.

The first NXD/NXC role can be the hardest to gain as you are “unproven” in that capacity even if you have been a successful CFO, FD, CEO etc in another company. This article provides some ideas as to how to get your first rung on the ladder.

In tough times, businesses are more likely to succeed through collaboration. Networking is vital, helping businesses become better known, better equipped and achieve better market penetration. So, how can networking help you get the edge you need?

Top Chairmen and business thinkers from The Chairman's Network have been quizzed about the challenges and opportunities they foresee for the next 12 months. In this frank and informative article they reveal some of the pearls of wisdom, advice and pragmatic tips that have worked for them.

Cobalt, the corporate finance TMT sector specialist, has conducted its second annual survey of over 100 UK mid-market businesses in the Technology, Media and Telecoms industries to get their view on the shocks and turbulence of the last year and the impact on their businesses. The results show a stark contrast between the state of the economy and the prospects for the TMT sector businesses.

Patrick J. Swanick, CEO Gila Corporation, writes for The National Association of Corporate Directors 'Directors Monthly' newsletter. In response to the volatility and turbulence of the present day corporate directors are encouraged to approach their responsibilities and examine boardroom dynamics in a new light. This article provides a practical commentary on several critially important, yet sometimes overlooked, board issues.

So the rise in women in the boardroom is continuing at a glacial pace? ('Get women on board, bailed-out banks urged', Financial Times November 20 08). Well, at grave risk to my future career, let me tell it how it is.

The Chairman and the Chief Executive collectively are responsible for the leadership of the company. The Chairman's primary responsibility is to lead the board and to ensure its effectiveness whilst the Chief Executive is responsible for running the company's business.