Centrica – Senior Leader Development Programme

ELECTIVE MODULE Leading the Enterprise

ELECTIVE MODULE Leading the Enterprise

Preparing for Board Meetings Aim The aim of this elective module is to explore how to prepare effectively for Board and Committee meetings so that you make insightful presentations and have a positive impact. Learning objectives 1. What makes for effective preparation? 2. What will the board be looking for from you? 3. Hints and tips. Practice • Understand how to prepare the ground for major presentations and papers. • Position papers and presentations beforehand at Exco and with individual NEDs. • Understand the role the Chair and Company Secretary can play in assisting with preparation. • How to deal with challenge.

Writing an Effective Board Paper Aim In this elective module you will learn how to prepare and write board papers and present to the board with impact. Learning objectives 1. What makes for an effective paper or presentation? 2. …and what doesn’t! 3. Hints and tips. Practice • Beware of the trap of “I wanted to write a short paper but only had time to write a long one!” • Less is more. • The discussion and guidance from the Board is more important than the paper or presentation. • Be clear what you are asking from the Board. • Use a clear template: Background, Introduction, Executive Summary, What the Board is being asked to do. • Using a Section 172 Companies Act 2006 Checklist. Action plan • Clear insight on how to write effective Board papers and presentations. • More effective communication between management and the Board.

• Being fully on top of your area of expertise. • Remembering what the Board is there for. Action plan • Utilise the Board more effectively. • Ensuring implementation. • Succinct and smooth model for meeting cycle.

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