Board Reporting

Maximise board meeting effectiveness. Make every board report count. 

Board meetings are crucial for the governance oversight of an organisation. They facilitate accountability, promote transparency, and enable informed decisions that can drive an organisation's success. A key element of this is the quality of the Board Papers.

Maximise board meeting effectiveness and improve the quality of your board papers in this dedicated workshop, Board Reporting: Optimising Board Effectiveness. Led by Nadine Conlon, experienced Group Company Secretary.

This workshop will also explore the pitfalls that can compromise board effectiveness and challenges attendees to critically reflect on the quality of board papers and how they can be improved. 

Who is this Workshop for?

• Chairs.
• Non-Executive Directors.
• Executive Directors.
• Senior Leadership Team members and those reporting into Board.

Why should I book this workshop?

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 

• Critically evaluate the quality of board papers and board packs: Assess whether board information genuinely supports strategic debate, risk oversight, and effective decision-making, rather than compliance, reassurance or excessive information. 
• Design board reporting that enables judgement under uncertainty: Apply practical techniques (signposting, executive summaries, KRIs, narrative framing) to ensure boards can identify trade-offs, test assumptions, and focus on what matters most when decisions are complex or ambiguous. 
• Distinguish clearly between performance, conformance, and assurance in board information: Structure reporting so boards can see immediately for oversight, what requires discussion, and what requires a decision, to align information flow with matters reserved for the board. 
• Strengthen the executive-board interface through better information behaviours: Improve how executive teams collectively shape, challenge, and escalate information to the board to reduce duplication and siloed reporting. 

What people are saying about this workshop

“Excellent workshop facilitator with rich experience who listened and responded to the participants needs from the session.”

Workshop Attendee

“Delighted to have attended the Getting Board Information Right workshop. Gained insight into various board structures and how no one style fits all. Importance of being open to review the information shared so it maximises the effectiveness of the board meeting so the Executive Management team share the critical issues and risks, seek ownership of these with the board and gain approval for the roadmap ahead. Plenty to think about!!!”

Matthew Kerrigan, Chief Operating Officer, R&H Hall

“Getting Board information right is critical for all stakeholders and for setting the Board up for success. In my experience not enough thought or time goes into this important area and prompted me to attend. Dr Margaret Cullen provided participants with excellent practical and relevant ways to improve the Boards performance and how to get the information right. Well worth attending.”

Paul Candon, United Hardware

“Excellent Workshop. Invaluable insights shared by Dr Margaret Cullen. Highly recommend to all board directors.”

Workshop Attendee

“An excellent workshop for current or new INED's in understanding the importance of information reported to the Board by the Executive, and the role of the INED in assessing and challenging that information in performing their duties to the company, whatever its strategy may be. Access to Dr Margaret Cullen's deep expertise in this area is invaluable to any current or aspiring INED.”

Siobhan Gormley, Independent Non-executive Director

"As a Non-Executive Director on a number of State Boards I am regularly seeking ways to improve the quality of information provided to the Board by the Executive. This is vital to enabling the Board perform effectively. The IOD workshop delivered by Dr Margaret Cullen was excellent and provided me with very good information and reference points. I would highly recommend this workshop."

Sean Quigley, Non-Executive Director

Nadine has significant experience working with Boards in the financial services sector. She has a track record of strategic governance leadership on all corporate governance and company secretarial matters. Her career has given her a deep insight into governance, regulatory compliance and board advisory in complex, highly regulated environments.

She is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute UK & Ireland and served as President of the Institute in Ireland until November 2025, reflecting her recognised leadership and influence in advancing governance best practice nationally. 

Nadine holds an LLB (Hons) in Irish Law, a Master's in Management and Corporate Governance, Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainability for Business combining legal, governance and strategic management experience. 

1. What is the Board Reporting: Optimising Board Effectiveness workshop about? 

This half-day workshop focuses on how board directors can  establish effective board reporting  that supports strategic decision-making, governance oversight, and stronger board performance. 

2. What are the core topics covered in this workshop? 

The Board Reporting: Optimising Board Effectiveness workshop covers the following main topics: 

• Purpose and structure of board papers
• How to align reports with board expectations and strategic priorities
• Common board reporting pitfalls
• Best practices for drafting and delivering board reports

3. Who is the faculty lead for this workshop? 

The faculty lead for this workshop will be Nadine Conlon, Group Company Secretary.  

4. When and where is this workshop taking place?

This workshop will take place on Tuesday, 17th November 2026 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. This is an online workshop and will be facilitated via Zoom. 

5. How much does this workshop cost? 

The price for this workshop ranges from €335 - €445, depending on IoD Ireland membership status. 

6. Is this workshop right for me? 

All board directors and senior management regardless of sector and experience level would benefit from participating in this workshop. It is aimed at equipping directors with the insights needed to ensure board papers are delivered in an efficient and effective manner. 

7. Where can I learn more about this workshop? 

If you’re looking for more information about this workshop, our Learning and Education Manager, Gillian Roddie would be more than happy to assist you. Reach out by emailing [email protected] or calling 01 411 0010. 

Is this eligible for CPD?

Dimension covered: Governance Framework

Eligible hours: 2.5 hours of Chartered Director CPD

This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.

Workshop participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion of the session.

What is the cost?

IoD members - €355

Non-members - €445

Cancellation and refund policy

Places are confirmed upon full payment. Cancellations with a full refund are accepted in writing to [email protected] until Wednesday, 11th November 2026.  After this date, no refunds are possible, and all fees are forfeited for cancellations or non-attendance.

Group bookings

Contact the IoD Ireland Learning and Education team on [email protected] or phone +353 1 411 0010.

Want to connect with fellow workshop participants?

All workshop attendees will receive a list of all other workshop participants in advance of the session. This will include name, job title and organisation. If you have any queries around this  please contact the Learning and Education Team.

For GDPR reasons, we cannot provide contact details on the attendee list. 

Questions?

Reach out to Gillian, our Learning and Education Manager, if you would like more information about our upcoming workshops by emailing [email protected] or calling +353 1 411 0010. 

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