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# Board Communication ## Board Deck Structure (Standard Sections) ### Recommended Agenda Order 1. **Consent agenda** (5 min) — Approve minutes, routine items 2. **CEO report** (15 min) — Company narrative, key highlights 3. **Financial review** (20 min) — Actuals vs. plan, KPIs, forecast 4. **Strategic item 1** (25 min) — Deep dive, requires board input 5. **Strategic item 2** (20 min) — Optional second discussion item 6. **Operational update** (10 min) — Product, GTM, hiring 7. **Executive session** (15 min) — Board only, no management Total: ~2 hours for a well-run board meeting. --- ## CEO Report Slide Template ``` Company Narrative (1 slide): - The story so far: [2-3 sentences on momentum] - What changed this quarter: [3 bullets — wins, misses, surprises] - What we learned: [1-2 key insights] - What the board needs to know right now: [explicit flag] ``` --- ## Financial Review Components ### Standard Financial Package (send 72h in advance) - P&L: Actuals vs. budget vs. prior year (3-column) - Balance sheet snapshot - Cash flow statement - KPI dashboard (10-15 metrics max) - Runway calculation (months at current burn) - Revenue bridge (prior quarter → current quarter) - Forecast for next quarter + full year ### KPI Dashboard Sections 1. **Growth**: ARR/MRR, new bookings, pipeline value 2. **Retention**: NRR (net revenue retention), GRR, churn rate 3. **Efficiency**: Burn multiple, CAC payback, magic number 4. **Capacity**: Headcount, open roles, hiring velocity