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Presenting to BoardsPractical skillsJulie Garland McLellan
Presenting to a board is  animportant occasionOnly peak performanceWill be good enough!
How not to fail
Start by understanding your audienceXwe are here!
What the board doesBALANCE COMPLIANCE AND PERFORMANCE
How boards operateJoint and several liability:EqualityCollegialityConfidentialityRobust debateIndependenceLimited engagement with shareholderTotal exposure to management
Address their concerns ...You need to know:What most boards worry aboutWhat this board worries aboutWhat each individual director worries about
What boards worry about70605040No of mentions3020100StrategyMergersFinancialReputationResourcesLeadershipGovernmentCompetitorsIssue
Worries – by sector40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%0%GovernmentCommercialNot for profitPercentage of respondentsMergersStrategyFinancialResourcesReputationLeadershipCompetitorsGovernment
Worries – by experience50%Novice45%Experienced40%More experienced35%30%25%20%15%10%5%0%MergersStrategyFinancialResourcesReputationLeadershipCompetitorsGovernment
Prepare appropriate pre-readingBrief!!!
Xwe are here!
Context
The meeting agendaSignificant matters for board considerationBoard Concentration and EffortRoutine mattersRoutine mattersTime© Julie Garland McLellan 2005, reproduced with permission
Prepare for participation
Dealing with debateOne conversationUse a parking lotCall it if you see it!Work through the ChairmanStay positiveBreak if the board obviously need to
Balance discussion with structureWhat do they already know?
What do they need to know before they can discuss?
What can they find out through discussion?Xwe are here!
You only succeed if you make it back out alive!
Follow upSummarise agreement or decisions for the minutesAgree next stepsIdentify any deliverablesLeave them with reasons to come back to youA ‘Thank you’ letter never does any harm!

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