A well-crafted CEO report is more than an update—it’s your most powerful communication tool. The best reports don’t just inform the board; they align directors around priorities, highlight risks, and spark meaningful discussion about the future. Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, small business, or growing enterprise, the right structure helps transform data into insight and insight into action.
What You’ll Learn in This Free Webinar
In just 45 minutes, you’ll learn:
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How to structure your CEO report for clarity, focus, and impact.
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Which key metrics and insights boards value most.
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How to balance operational detail with strategic foresight.
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Tips from governance experts on writing concise, high-trust summaries that keep your board engaged.
Bonus Resources
Participants will also receive a free downloadable CEO Report Template (MS Word format) — ready to tailor for your next board meeting. Use it to:
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Save hours drafting your report
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Present consistent and professional updates
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Build confidence in your reporting process
Steven Bowman
Steven Bowman is Managing Director of Conscious Governance and brings a great depth of experience facilitating Board reviews and strategic planning processes.
Steven has held numerous senior executive, CEO and Board positions in USA and Australia, as well as authoring and co-authoring over 14 books on governance, strategy, risk and executive leadership
Simon Telfer
Leaning on 20 years of international governance and board appointment experience, Simon offers practical, real-world governance advice. He has served on multiple privately owned business boards across sectors including construction, hospitality, software, digital, and pharmaceutical. Simon is founder of the 18,000+ member Appoint Better Boards community and has made over 180 board appointments via Stimulus Consulting.
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Julie Garland McLellan
Julie Garland McLellan is a confidential expert advisor to boards and directors, with a focus on improving practical governance and boardroom effectiveness. She has been CEO at The Director's Dilemma since February 2004. Julie has qualifications from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, I E Business School, and The Wharton Business School, and has served on over 23 boards. Her skills include business strategy, decision-making, and board service.
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Why attend?
Learn how to create a CEO Report that will delight your board and include important components such as;
- Key metrics (e.g. customer, financial and production)
- Key discussions and decisions for the upcoming meeting
- Top of Mind for CEO- what’s keeping them awake at night
- Big Wins & Learnings
- CEO Summary (setting the scene for the board in a few sentences)
In this webinar, you will learn how to create a concise and coherent CEO report. One that will delight your board.