For a busy growth entrepreneur, there is typically not enough time or energy to compile comprehensive board reporting. Because of this, board materials often end up only including financial figures, the latest cash status, and significant customer events. This is only a surface-level overview and does not provide the board with a sufficiently clear picture of the company’s situation.

This mini guide is intended for growth companies at different growth stages as a general guide to develop their board reporting. The practical tips given here are based on years’ worth of firsthand experience with the challenges of board work in different companies.