#Executive Summary
- * Brief overview of the entire deck covering:
- * Company performance highlights
- * Key decisions that need to be made
- * Request for help from the board
#Financial Performance
- * Revenue
- * Expenses
- * Profits
#Strategic Goals
- * Mission statement
- * Vision statement
- * Values
#Company Operations
- * Products
- * Services
- * Customers
#Risks and Opportunities
- * Competitive landscape
- * Regulatory environment
- * Technological advancements
#Call to Action
* Clear statement of what the board of directors needs to do next
#Visuals
- * Charts
- * Graphs
- * Tables
#Proofreading
- * Check for accuracy
- * Check for clarity and conciseness of visuals
#Additional Tips
* Use clear and concise language.
* Keep the slides visually appealing and easy to understand.
* Make sure the deck is well-organized and flows logically.
* Be specific when asking for help from the board.
* Avoid asking the board how they think the quarter went, for help with reporting or data analysis, or what metrics to measure.
* Use a template by department to determine which slides are must-haves and which can be appendix slides.
#Board Meeting Preparation
* Assign a board deck keeper.
* Start working on the deck well in advance of the meeting.
* Have a data one-pager readily available.
* Focus on the story and decisions that need to be made.
* Do a dry run with the team.
* Send out the deck well ahead of time.