How to Write a Board Report

You must follow certain steps to ensure that your board report is specifically tailored to the audience, whether you’re making a new report or updating an existing one. Follow these suggestions to ensure that your report addresses the concerns they have and gives them the information they require to effectively manage the business.

Know your audience

Consider the individual needs of every board member and how they will relate to the information that you the report. For instance, if have a board member who has an accounting background, they will be more interested in figures on revenue and other financial information. If you have a member on your board who has been working in your field for a long time they’ll be interested in the latest trends and developments. Knowing the members of your board will help you anticipate their concerns and help you prepare for a successful meeting.

Show, don’t tell

Your board members will be eager to learn the truth about how your company is doing. Be transparent, both with the bad and good. This will help them to make the best decisions for your company. By only providing positive or negative information may lead to a bias in the decision-making of the board and negatively impact it. It is also essential to include negative information in your report to ensure that the board has all the information they require to make a sound decision.

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