What is the current performance & health of the organisation? Pick a few questions to focus on the most pressing need for the meeting.
People & Culture
- What is the current state of our culture and what is the data telling us? Are we tracking the right data?
- How is morale, engagement & retention trending across the business?
- Any people risks that need discussion?
- Are we investing in enough capability to support the future direction?
- Do we have the right organisational design right now? Any changes required?
Strategy & Risk
- How is our strategy tracking?
- Are we executing effectively, or is there friction/drag slowing progress?
- Any significant wider economic or industry changes to consider that affect our strategy?
Leadership
- What is the health of the organisational leadership team?
- Is decision making happening at the right levels (clear accountabilities, delegations? escalations?)
Succession
- What needs discussion around succession of any of our roles?
- Which roles in the business are “single points of failure” if someone leaves?
- Are there gaps in skills or experience that would limit future succession options?
What can we pass to the organisation leadership team rather than deal with it here?