Executive & Board Communication Flashcards
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What is 'executive presence' in the context of board and C-suite communication?
Answer: The combination of gravitas, communication skills, and appearance that conveys confidence and authority
Executive presence encompasses gravitas, communication clarity, and professional demeanor that signal trustworthiness and leadership capability to senior audiences.
A CEO needs to communicate a major organizational restructuring to the board before it is announced publicly. What communication principle should guide this approach?
Answer: Engage the board early with a preliminary briefing, then follow up with complete details
Boards have a fiduciary duty to oversee major organizational changes and should receive early briefings before information becomes public.
Which visual aid format is generally MOST appropriate for board presentations on complex strategic topics?
Answer: Charts, graphs, and tables with minimal text and clear takeaway labels
Visual representations with clear labels help boards quickly grasp complex information without wading through dense text.
When a board member asks an unexpected question that the executive cannot immediately answer, what is the BEST response?
Answer: Acknowledge the question, commit to a specific follow-up timeline, and deliver accurate information after the meeting
Acknowledging the gap and committing to a specific follow-up maintains credibility while ensuring the board receives accurate information.
What does the term 'consent agenda' refer to in board communication practice?
Answer: A bundle of routine items approved as a group without individual discussion to save meeting time
A consent agenda groups routine, non-controversial items for a single vote, preserving board meeting time for strategic discussion.
How should an executive handle conflicting data when presenting to the board?
Answer: Acknowledge the conflicting data, explain the discrepancy, and state which source is most reliable and why
Proactively surfacing and explaining data conflicts demonstrates intellectual honesty and helps boards make fully informed decisions.
Which communication behavior is considered a RED FLAG when executives present to the board?
Answer: Reading directly from slides without adding additional context or insight
Reading directly from slides signals that the executive lacks deep mastery of the material and reduces the value of in-person presentation.