Board Deck
Definition
Board Deck: A board deck is a presentation shared with the board of directors before board meetings, covering company performance, key metrics, strategic issues, and items requiring board input or approval. Good board decks are distributed in advance, enable productive discussion, and balance updates with strategic dialogue.
Example Usage
“We send board decks 5 days before meetings. Format: 20 slides covering metrics, initiatives, challenges, and 2-3 strategic discussion topics.”
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