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| name | board-management |
| description | Board relations, governance, board meetings, reporting |
| version | 2.0.0 |
| tags | ["executive","board","governance"] |
| agents | ["universal"] |
Comprehensive board management including governance, meeting management, and board relations.
USE THIS SKILL when:
DO NOT USE for:
| Meeting | Frequency | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | Monthly or Quarterly | 2-4 hours | Strategic |
| Committee | As needed | 1-2 hours | Specific area |
| Executive Session | As needed | 30-60 min | Closed door |
## Board Meeting Agenda
Date: [DATE]
Time: [TIME]
Location: [IN-PERSON/ZOOM]
### 1. Call to Order (5 min)
- Chair calls meeting to order
- Note quorum present
### 2. Approval of Minutes (5 min)
- Review [DATE] minutes
- Motion: Approve minutes
- Vote
### 3. CEO Report (15 min)
- Highlights
- Key metrics
- Strategic updates
- Questions
### 4. Financial Report (15 min)
- P&L summary
- Cash position
- Runway
- Questions
### 5. Committee Reports (30 min)
- [Committee 1]: [Updates]
- [Committee 2]: [Updates]
### 6. Old Business (10 min)
- [Pending items]
### 7. New Business (30 min)
- [Item 1]: Discussion + Vote
- [Item 2]: Discussion + Vote
### 8. Adjournment
- Motion to adjourn
- Next meeting date
Each board meeting needs comprehensive materials delivered 7 days before:
# Board Meeting Materials
## [MONTH] [YEAR]
### Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Financials
3. Operations
4. Product
5. People
6. Strategic Items
### 1. Executive Summary
- One page summary of company state
- Key wins this period
- Key challenges
- Metrics snapshot
### 2. Financials
#### P&L Summary
- Revenue vs budget
- Gross margin
- Operating expenses
- Net income/loss
#### Cash Position
- Cash on hand
- Burn rate
- Runway (months)
#### Key Metrics
| Metric | Actual | Target | Variance |
|--------|--------|--------|----------|
| Revenue | $X | $X | X% |
| ARR | $X | $X | X% |
| Customers | X | X | X% |
### 3. Operations
- Office status
- Major vendors
- Key operational metrics
### 4. Product
- Development updates
- Launch roadmap
- Customer feedback themes
### 5. People
- Headcount
- Key hires/leaves
- Culture initiatives
### 6. Strategic Items
- [Item for discussion]
- [Item for vote]
## Financial Summary
### P&L (This Month)
| Line | Actual | Budget | Var % |
|------|--------|--------|-------|
| Revenue | $X | $X | X% |
| COGS | $X | $X | X% |
| Gross Margin | $X | $X | X% |
| OpEx | $X | $X | X% |
| EBITDA | $X | $X | X% |
### Cash Flow
| | This Month | Last Month |
|-----------|----------|----------|
| Starting | $X | $X |
| Operating | $X | $X |
| Investing | $X | $X |
| Ending | $X | $X |
### Runway Calculation
- Current cash: $[X]
- Monthly burn: $[X]
- Runway: [X] months
### Forecast
- Q/[Year]: $[X] expected
- Year: $[X] expected
Directors have three fiduciary duties:
| Duty | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Duty of Care | Actively participate | Attend meetings, ask questions |
| Duty of Loyalty | Put company first | No conflicts, disclose |
| Duty of Obedience | Follow laws/regs | Comply with SOX, etc |
Typical committees and responsibilities:
| Committee | Purpose | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Audit | Financial oversight | 3+ independent |
| Compensation | Exec pay, equity | As appropriate |
| Governance | Board practices | As appropriate |
| Nominating | Director selection | As appropriate |
Audit Committee:
Compensation Committee:
1. Define Needs
- Skills gaps
- Diversity goals
- Time commitment
2. Pipeline Development
- Network referrals
- Executive search
- Personal outreach
3. Screening
- Initial call
- In-person meetings
- Reference checks
4. Nomination
- Board discussion
- Vote
5. Onboarding
- Background check
- Orientation
- Mentor assignment
## New Director Onboarding
### Week 1
- [ ] Background check complete
- [ ] Signed NDA
- [ ] Meet CEO 1:1
- [ ] Meet leadership team
- [ ] Receive board materials (last 4 quarters)
### Week 2
- [ ] Review governance documents
- [ ] Deep dive on business
- [ ] Meet with advisors
### Month 1
- [ ] First board meeting
- [ ] Committee assignment
- [ ] 30-day check-in
| Communication | Frequency | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Board deck | Monthly/Quarterly | Full board |
| Dashboard | Weekly | CEO + Chair |
| Emergency | As needed | Full board |
| Newsletter | Monthly | Full board |
Monthly Update Email:
Subject: [Company] Monthly Update - [Month]
Hi Board,
Quick update for [Month]:
Numbers:
- Revenue: $[X]
- ARR: $[X]
- Customers: [X]
Highlights:
- [Win 1]
- [Win 2]
Challenges:
- [Challenge 1]
What's Next:
- [Focus area]
Questions? Happy to schedule a call.
[CEO Name]
Board Resolution Template:
## Board Resolution #[NUMBER]
Subject: [TITLE]
Proposed by: [NAME]
Seconded by: [NAME]
RESOLVED, that [STATEMENT OF ACTION]
Vote:
- [Director 1]: [For/Against/Abstain]
- [Director 2]: [For/Against/Abstain]
- ...
Result: [PASSED/FAILED]
Date: [DATE]
Secretary: [NAME]
| Disclosure | Frequency | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Form 8-K | As needed | SEC |
| Form 10-Q | Quarterly | SEC |
| Form 10-K | Annually | SEC |
| Proxy Statement | Annually | Shareholders |
| Metric | Target |
|---|---|
| Board attendance | >90% |
| Meeting prep days | 7+ |
| Director tenure | 2-3 terms |
| Board engagement | Active |
Based on SOC occupation classification