BoardPro
Governance Made Easy Masterclass

How to Write Better Board Papers

Elevate Your Influence and Impact

April 9 | 10 | 11 | 12

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Available now at $597 NZD (All four sessions)

Reporting to a board is difficult. Writing and disseminating board papers can be time consuming. And board members can be demanding, expecting high standards in the papers they receive. So how can you create papers that meet the needs of the board without consuming all your time? 

This comprehensive program is tailored to equip business executives with the essential skills to craft persuasive and impactful board papers that leave a lasting impression and position the writer as a person the board can trust. 

 

Who should attend

  • Founders, executives, and professionals who write papers for the board 
  • Professionals, government and commercial advisors, and others providing services, guidance, support and advice to boards 
  • Directors on boards and advisory boards 
  • Company Secretaries and others who commission board papers

12 seats-Recovered

 

The course includes

  • 4 x 60 minute Masterclass sessions:
  1. A board's information needs
    April 9th (12:00pm AEDT | 2:00pm NZDT)
  2. Writing for boards
    April 10th (12:00pm AEDT | 2:00pm NZDT)
  3. Simplifying content and structure 
    April 11th (12:00pm AEDT | 2:00pm NZDT)
  4. Process and preparation of board packs -
    April 12th (12:00pm AEDT | 2:00pm NZDT)
  • Your course manual
  • Password protected access to all recorded sessions
  • BONUS: A copy of July Garland McLellan's latest book - Presenting to board

 

Purchase your training course

Available now at $597 NZD (All four sessions)

Course Outline

Your Course Tutor

Julie Garland Mclellan
COURSE TUTOR

Julie Garland McLellan

Julie is one of very few women to have a portfolio of boards including chairing an ASX listed company and is respected for her practical experience. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and a prized reference for journalists. She has developed and delivered director education for the Governance Institute of Australia, The Australian Institute of Company Directors, and leading international institutions. Julie works with company directors and chairs to help them to build the success they desire in the boardroom.

Julie Garland McLellan

She is knowledgeable across a number of relevant areas (board processes, psychology, English, practical experience, etc.) and integrates them so effectively in context. She also has a lovely, relaxed, personable style …and, she is a great teacher with a high level of EQ who also clearly understands the process of teaching and learning. I wish I had been exposed to her course a long time ago – especially the clarity of understanding of how board papers are designed to meet the legal responsibilities of board members. That was something of an epiphany for me.


General Manager
Hatch Student Living.

Course highlights

Expert Guidance

Julie will personally lead the live sessions, answering your questions in real time, using the chat and whiteboard, and allowing participants to speak, providing you with invaluable insights and practical tips based on her twenty-nine years’ experience of preparing and receiving board papers.

Engaging workshop

Through the hands-on workshop style format, you will apply your learnings in real-world scenarios, ensuring you grasp the concepts and can apply them effectively in your organisation.

Master the Art of Effective Communication

Understand the importance of visual elements in board papers and gain insights into creating visually appealing and data-driven presentations.

Personalised feedback

You will receive individualised feedback and recommendations to help you identify your personal strengths and areas for improvement. In group work you will experience other participants' presentations and learn to discern the most effective tools and techniques for each situation.

The Art of Engaging Visuals

Understand the importance of visual elements in board papers and gain insights into creating visually appealing and data-driven presentations. Discover, and successfully avoid, the pitfalls in data, charts and graphs to deliver easy and effective understanding of complex issues.

Best Practices and Case Studies

Explore real-world examples and best practices from successful board papers to gain inspiration and insight into what works best in various scenarios.

This BoardPro course provides excellent insights into how to not only write better board papers but also how to manage the board paper process and the people for best outcomes. The presenter, Julie Garland McLellan is a highly knowledgeable and skilful presenter. The course is delivered in an easy to follow way with resources to support the learnings. I would recommend this course to any employee charged with writing board papers or looking for best practice in managing the process of producing board papers.


Executive Assistant to Business Enablement
The King's School

Purchase your training course

Available now at $597 NZD (All four sessions)