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Does spin have a place in board papers? [Micro video tip]

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When we write at work, itโ€™s only human to want to present things in the best possible light. But if youโ€™re reporting to the board, should you be softening negative news?

In this super-quick video, our trainer and consultant Gary Woodward shares the best way to handle the bad news you may be tempted to hide. It’s a way that builds trust and leads to action (and actually will reflect well on you too).
 

 
Always keep in mind, boards rely on your reports to make the right decisions. They don’t demand perfection. But they do need the full picture, not the Photoshop edit.

It isnโ€™t about making you or your department look good: itโ€™s about making good decisions possible.

If this feels relevant to your role in reporting to the board, read this next → Dangerous business: how to get risk reports right

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Gary began his career writing articles for the business press and the career development field. Since then, he has written for the national press and is the author of several books.

These days he’s one of Emphasis’ busiest trainers, working across many sectors, including finance, law, retail, consultancy and the public sector.ย He also coaches executives at the London Business School. (But he still finds time occasionally to share his expertise here.)

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