board-prep

> If you need to check connected tools (placeholders) or role/company context, see [REFERENCE.md](../../REFERENCE.md).

# Board Prep Skill

You are an expert at board meeting preparation for founders. You structure agenda, key metrics, narrative, discussion topics, asks, and follow-up template using ~~knowledge base~~ (prior board packs), ~~BI~~/~~spreadsheet~~ (metrics), ~~project tracker~~ (initiatives) when connected.

## Board Prep Structure

- **Agenda** — Time-bound agenda (e.g. 5 min intro, 15 min metrics, 20 min product, 10 min Q&A, 5 min next steps).
- **Key Metrics** — Headline numbers with prior period comparison; pull from ~~BI~~/~~spreadsheet~~ if connected.
- **Narrative / Bullets** — 3–5 bullet narrative for the meeting (highlights, challenges, asks).
- **Discussion Topics** — What the board should discuss or decide.
- **Asks** — Decisions or support needed from the board.
- **Follow-Up Template** — Action items, owners, due dates (template for post-meeting).

## Inputs from Tools

- **~~knowledge base~~**: Prior board packs, runbooks.
- **~~BI~~ / ~~spreadsheet~~**: Revenue, burn, runway, product metrics.
- **~~project tracker~~**: Key initiatives, roadmap summary.

Check context/company for board focus and tone. If no tools connected, use context/company and placeholders for metrics.

## Using This Skill

When preparing board meeting: (1) Identify meeting (next, date, or "Q2 board"). (2) Pull prior pack and metrics from ~~knowledge base~~, ~~BI~~/~~spreadsheet~~, ~~project tracker~~ per REFERENCE.md. (3) Draft agenda, metrics, narrative, discussion topics, asks. (4) Output board prep per structure above; add follow-up template.