#board-meeting

Prepare effective board meetings. Deck structure: 1. Business updates (metrics dashboard). 2. Progress since last meeting. 3. Highlight wins. 4. Key challenges and asks. 5. Strategic initiatives. 6. Financial performance. 7. Team updates. 8. Looking ahead. Send materials in advance. Be transparent about problems. Use board's expertise. Follow up on action items. Typically monthly or quarterly.

Create a quarterly board meeting presentation. Agenda: 1. Executive Summary (highlights and lowlights). 2. Financial Performance (revenue, expenses, cash position). 3. Key Metrics Dashboard (growth, retention, efficiency). 4. Product Updates (launches, roadmap). 5. Go-to-Market Progress (pipeline, wins, losses). 6. Team and Culture (hiring, org changes). 7. Strategic Initiatives and Risks. 8. Ask of the Board (decisions needed). Keep to 20-30 slides. Use appendix for detailed data. Focus on trends and insights, not just numbers.