Board Reporting for Executives
Executives lose board confidence through reporting rather than performance. This course covers writing papers that support a decision, presenting under questioning and handling a board that has lost trust.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What a board needs from an executive report
- 02Writing a paper that supports a decision
- 03Presenting the position honestly, including bad news
- 04Anticipating questions and preparing for challenge
- 05Volume, detail and what to leave out
- 06Handling disagreement and pushback in the room
- 07Rebuilding confidence after a setback
What you will gain
- Write board papers that support a clear decision
- Present the position honestly including bad news
- Anticipate and prepare for board questioning
- Give the board what it needs without overwhelming it
- Handle challenge and disagreement in the room
- Rebuild board confidence after a setback
Who should attend
- Executives and senior managers reporting to boards
- Heads of function preparing board papers
- Company secretaries supporting executives
- Managers new to board reporting
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 4 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Mar 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Jul 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
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- 2 Days
- Field
- Directors & Company Secretarial
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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