#governance

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.

Develop a comprehensive risk management framework. Process: 1. Risk identification (brainstorm all potential risks). 2. Risk assessment (probability × impact matrix). 3. Risk prioritization (high/medium/low). 4. Mitigation strategies (avoid, reduce, transfer, accept). 5. Contingency plans for top risks. 6. Risk owners and monitoring cadence. Categories to cover: market, financial, operational, technical, regulatory, reputational. Create risk register with status tracking. Update quarterly in leadership reviews.