Your board’s report is crucial to keeping your board members up-to-date on the most important happenings since the last meeting. A well-crafted and concise board report will enhance the overall performance of your organization and help you deliver the best results possible for your clients.
Many Ibabs companies struggle with creating an executive report that will be adored by their clients. A poorly written report for the board can lead to ineffective decision-making, confusion, and confusion about the direction of your company. Avoid these common mistakes to ensure that your board reports are efficient and efficient.
Neglecting to include a thorough executive summary Executive summary is an essential element of your report to the board. It provides your board with the details and key takeaways from each slide of your report which makes it easier for them to understand and absorb the information you’re presenting.
Only presenting positive news: In only presenting positive information in your board report could mislead the board, and influence their decision-making. A great report on the board should always be honest and include both successes and failures for an objective, balanced assessment.
Failure to include committee reports including the status of your committees in your report will allow your board members to keep informed of the latest progress and any issues that could be arising.
Inadvertently using visuals: Your board members are more likely to read and engage with your board report if it is filled with infographics, tables, and images. The human brain is more at processing visual information than text alone, so make certain to incorporate some kind of visualisation into your board reports.
