Philadelphia, Pa. - Two leading women-owned businesses have partnered to create a new program, Women On Board, to help women prepare for Board of Directors positions. The Leader's Edge, an organization dedicated to the leadership development and advancement of executive women and Diversified Search Inc., one of the largest women-owned executive search firms in the country, designed the program to help women develop a realistic understanding of the issues and experience needed by Boards today. Participants in the program are groomed for Board appointments by analyzing their current experience to determine additional skills needed, working on the preparation and polishing of credentials, and developing a personal marketing plan for attaining Board positions.

"We are very excited about working with Diversified Search Inc. to create this new and necessary program," said Molly D. Shepard, President and CEO of The Leader's Edge. "Companies are recognizing the unique qualities and value that women bring to their Board of Directors and women leaders need to be prepared to take on this challenge."

The exclusive two-day program enhances the leadership position and value of the woman who attends, and benefits her company by positioning her for further leadership roles and opportunities. At the completion of the program, participants receive a valuable resource list for identifying and matching qualifications with possible board needs. Additionally, they are registered with Diversified Search Inc. as candidates for future Board positions.

"This is a stimulating, intense two-day program," said Judith M. von Seldeneck, Founder and CEO of Diversified Search, Inc. "We have done Board searches for corporations for many years. We know what they want, and we know what they need. Women On Board helps a woman focus on the skills and requirements that our experience tells us are essential for Board appointments."

To obtain more information about Women On Board, contact The Leader's Edge at 610.660.6684.

Diversified Search Inc. is one of the largest women-owned executive search firms in the country and ranked among the top 20 retained executive search firms in North America. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Diversified Search has offices in New York and Boston, as well as comprehensive national and international coverage through a global network.

The Leader's Edge specializes in coaching and training leadership development programs for high potential and executive level women. The Leader's Edge is headquartered in Philadelphia with offices in New York and Washington D.C.

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