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Board and executive presentations

Prepare and deliver effective presentations to senior leadership

Master the art of presenting technical topics to board members and executives, focusing on business impact and strategic alignment.

90 minutes
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Overview

Master the art of presenting technical topics to board members and executives, focusing on business impact and strategic alignment.

Learning objectives

  • Understand executive mindset
  • Structure strategic narratives
  • Simplify complex topics
  • Handle tough questions

Instructions

Prepare executive presentation:

1. Define key messages 2. Structure for impact 3. Simplify technical content 4. Anticipate questions 5. Practice delivery

Steps

1

Message definition

20 minutes

Identify 3 key points

2

Narrative structure

25 minutes

Build compelling story

3

Content simplification

20 minutes

Remove technical jargon

4

Q&A preparation

20 minutes

Anticipate tough questions

5

Delivery practice

5 minutes

Rehearse presentation

Pro tips

  • •Lead with business impact
  • •Use analogies and stories
  • •Keep slides minimal
  • •Practice executive presence

Example outcome

Polished board presentation on technical strategy with clear business case, risk mitigation, and compelling narrative.

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