How to Write a Board Report Before Your Next Board Meeting
You realize that you didn’t finish your board’s report the day before your meeting. There are three pages of your findings from the last meeting, and you’ll require the input of other staff members in order to complete it before the meeting. But you’re worried that if your board is aware that the work isn’t done and they’re not going to give it the attention it deserves during the meeting.
Writing a board report will assist your board in making informed decisions regarding your company or company. To accomplish this they must have the right information at the right time, which means you must preempt their questions before they even arise. Whether they ask about your company’s performance in the past or its future trajectory you must be prepared with the pertinent information.
Include the key metrics you’ve set with your board. They could be financial or non-financial like new user registrations, hiring rate products, data on products, or patent applications. You must also provide context and background information for these figures. The use of charts or graphs can help your audience make sense of the numbers quickly. It’s also important that you present both sides of your story in relation to your company’s success or risk. A solitary approach can influence the board’s decision-making and cause them to make bad decisions that could negatively impact your company in the long run.
Finalize, proofread and edit your report. Proofread and edit your. Nothing can upset your board members more than a misspelling or other error. You should ideally have someone who will proofread your report. Alternatively, you can employ a grammar-checking program to spot any errors prior to sending it.