How to Prepare a Presentation for the Board Meeting

A presentation for a board meeting is different from a normal presentation due to the pressure of time and the requirement for unanimity. Board members have the highest stake in the success of a company and their decisions www.boardroomapp.blog have implications for the business. To make the right decision they need all relevant information in the shortest time possible and with all risks taken into consideration. It’s essential to understand what the board is trying to achieve and to ensure that your communication is focused on that end.

Place your data’s key information in context. For instance it’s not enough to simply present the conversion rate of a new product; you must also give the board an understanding of how that compares with expectations or industry norms. If the board can come to the right choices based on the data that they are looking for and can be more convincing to convince them of your suggestions or the vision for the future.

Do some research on the board members‘ backgrounds and their interests before giving your presentation. You can then anticipate their questions and prepare a thoughtful answer to the questions and answers that follows the presentation. I’ve seen presentations where the speaker attempted to guess the nature of the question, but if they got the wrong answer, it could have a big impact on their credibility.