To deliver on the mandate of the World Board the following criteria are required for all World Board members:
Essential Skills | Rama Adjovi | Scotia Akar | Fatima Al-Faylakawi | Ileana Boschini López | Lydia Fang | Sarah Govan-Sisk | Elli Kodjamani | Dr Natasha Montesalvo | Tricia Tilford | Dr Hina Velji |
| Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of a World Board member | Contributor | Follower | Expert | Expert | Contributor | Professionally Qualified | Professionally Qualified | Contributor | Expert | Contributor |
| Understanding of, and ability to articulate the WAGGGS mission, leadership model, and educational approach | Contributor | Contributor | Expert | Contributor | Expert | Expert | Expert | Contributor | Expert | Expert |
| A thorough understanding of WAGGGS, including the complex and diverse regional contexts and the varied structures of Member Organisations | Expert | Contributor | Contributor | Contributor | Contributor | Expert | Expert | Contributor | Expert | Expert |
| Awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing girls and young women worldwide | Expert | Follower | Professionally Qualified | Contributor | Expert | Expert | Professionally Qualified | Contributor | Expert | Expert |
| Sound independent judgment and the ability to constructively challenge | Expert | Contributor | Professionally Qualified | Expert | Expert | Professionally Qualified | Professionally Qualified | Expert | Expert | Expert |
| Ability to analyse and interpret information | Expert | Follower | Expert | Expert | Expert | Professionally Qualified | Professionally Qualified | Professionally Qualified | Professionally Qualified | Expert |
| Ability to think critically, creatively and strategically | Expert | Contributor | Contributor | Expert | Expert | Professionally Qualified | Professionally Qualified | Professionally Qualified | Expert | Expert |
| Ability to listen, learn from others, and appreciate diverse perspectives | Expert | Contributor | Contributor | Expert | Expert | Expert | Professionally Qualified | Expert | Expert | Expert |
| Cultural sensitivity and experience working in a global, multi-cultural context | Expert | Contributor | Expert | Expert | Expert | Expert | Professionally Qualified | Expert | Expert | Expert |
| Ability to represent WAGGGS positively and professionally internally and externally | Expert | Contributor | Contributor | Contributor | Expert | Professionally Qualified | Professionally Qualified | Contributor | Expert | Contributor |