This is an small sample of information from my \'Presenting to Boards\' courses. The material is covered in detail in my recent book \'Presenting to Boards\'.
6. How boards operateJoint and several liability:EqualityCollegialityConfidentialityRobust debateIndependenceLimited engagement with shareholderTotal exposure to management
7. Address their concerns ...You need to know:What most boards worry aboutWhat this board worries aboutWhat each individual director worries about
8. What boards worry about70605040No of mentions3020100StrategyMergersFinancialReputationResourcesLeadershipGovernmentCompetitorsIssue
9. Worries – by sector40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%0%GovernmentCommercialNot for profitPercentage of respondentsMergersStrategyFinancialResourcesReputationLeadershipCompetitorsGovernment
10. Worries – by experience50%Novice45%Experienced40%More experienced35%30%25%20%15%10%5%0%MergersStrategyFinancialResourcesReputationLeadershipCompetitorsGovernment
16. Dealing with debateOne conversationUse a parking lotCall it if you see it!Work through the ChairmanStay positiveBreak if the board obviously need to
21. 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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