Executive Briefing Guide
Executive briefings should focus on interpretation, risk, choices and accountability. Avoid turning the briefing into a page-by-page report walkthrough.
Executive briefing structure
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Participation and reliability | Confirm whether the result is representative enough to use with confidence. |
| Headline employee outcomes | Explain X-Factors: experience, intent, advocacy and pride. |
| EOF pattern | Show whether the main story sits in Cause, Capability or Culture. |
| Priority drivers | Identify the practical drivers most needing attention. |
| Risk and opportunity | Connect results to workforce, service, WHS, governance or retention risk. |
| Recommended priorities | Propose 3 to 5 focus areas and why. |
| Decision points | Confirm ownership, communication, action planning rhythm and monitoring. |
Executive questions to resolve
- What are we willing to own publicly?
- What needs immediate communication to employees?
- Which issues require enterprise ownership?
- Which issues should be delegated to directorates or teams?
- What existing strategies or projects already address these issues?
- What measures will show progress?
- When will we report back to employees?