When you prepare for an upcoming board meeting, you need to understand what the audience’s expectations are. A presentation to the board can include: a. keep them informed about an important area of business, or. provide data and boardroomapp.blog/affect-of-tech-issues-on-your-customer-experience-and-sales context for them to go further into a particular subject to aid in making strategic decisions.

Board members are busy, juggling different roles and responsibilities, all while helping to ensure the success of their business. They aren’t expected to hammer out every detail of every report or project – and that’s appropriate! Board meetings are focused on big-picture discussions that impact the long-term goals of the company and its their value.

This knowledge can help you move beyond sloppy or repetitive reporting and move to powerful storytelling that can lead to helpful discussions and critical decisions. It is also important to ensure that your audience understands the language you use. For example when they have no experience with a particular industry or strategy, then it is best to stay clear of any language.

Think about incorporating humor into your slides prior to the presentation. It is crucial to consider the audience and avoid making jokes that may not be received, especially if your presentation is about budget cuts or redundancies. Be aware of the body language you see in the room, since 70% to 90 percent of communication is non-verbal.