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Board work, risk communication and governance

Concrete answers to the questions owner-CEOs, CFOs and board members ask about risk communication, meeting preparation and governance.

Fundamentals

Core concepts in board governance and risk

What is a board's risk management responsibility?Risk appetite for SMEs: how to write a one-page statementWhat is a Risk Communication Score?

Governance

Board roles, responsibilities and composition

Advisory board vs. board of directorsThe boardroom perception gapThe rubber-stamp boardWhat does an SME board really cost?Am I personally liable as a board director?What does a board chair actually do?When should your SME form a board of directors?

Preparation

Preparing for the board meeting

What metrics does your board actually want?The forward-looking board agendaHow to prep for a board meeting as CEOHow long should a CEO board report be?How often should an SME board meet?

Risk Communication

Communicate risk clearly and credibly

What a board risk report should containHow to communicate risk to your boardHow to deliver bad news to your boardThe 'No Surprises' rule for boardsRisk vs. issue: the distinction that changes how the board reads