Presenting to Boards: Practical Skills for Corporate Presentations
by Julie Garland McLellan
ISBN: 978-1451594065, Publisher: Great Governance, USA, March 2010
Reviewed by: Fay Feeney1
I just finished reading your most recent book, and thought you captured it when you said, "Without identifying and discussing the risks that keep board members awake at night - the elephants in the room - there will be no way to allay board members' concerns."
You have assembled a unique "go-to" guide on how to prepare yourself to optimize your impact with the precious, limited time made available for boardroom presentations. If you are fortunate enough to get on a board's agenda, the next step is to read this book before you assemble your presentation.
Next opportunity I get to present to a board, I'll have my knowledge of my topic presented using the resources and ideas contained in your book. Presentations are the framework that moves your expertise to engagement via facilitation.
I will take your "top tip" and use it: "Don't present - Discuss!"
Julie, thanks for writing this book and giving us a chance to share in your wisdom. Better presentations help directors be better informed when making important decisions for shareowners.
1Fay Feeney (CSP, ARM) is CEO of Risk for Good.