May 11, 2024
Updated July 12, 2025
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Executive briefings are concise, high-level overviews of a topic, issue, or project, designed to inform and update senior executives and decision-makers quickly and effectively. They provide a comprehensive summary of the most important information, key findings, and recommendations, allowing executives to make informed decisions and take appropriate actions.
Types of Executive Briefings
Executive briefings can vary in format and content depending on the specific purpose and audience. Some common types include:
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Reading list
We've selected 11 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Executive Briefing.
A practical guide to preparing and delivering executive briefings, covering topics such as defining your message, structuring your presentation, and handling questions.
A practical guide to the art of persuasion, specifically tailored to executive briefings. Covers topics such as building credibility, handling objections, and closing the deal.
A concise and practical guide to executive briefings, covering topics such as identifying your audience, preparing your content, and delivering your briefing effectively.
A practical guide to creating and delivering executive briefings that get results. Includes tips on how to structure your briefing, use visuals effectively, and handle questions.
A guide to persuasion and influence, specifically tailored to executive briefings. Covers topics such as building rapport, using evidence effectively, and overcoming objections.
A book that analyzes the presentation style of Steve Jobs and offers tips on how to improve your own presentation skills. Although not specifically focused on executive briefings, it offers valuable insights that can be applied to this context.
A book that explores the science of making ideas stick. Although not specifically focused on executive briefings, it offers valuable insights into how to create and communicate ideas that are memorable and persuasive.
A book that explores the challenges that large companies face when innovating. Although not specifically focused on executive briefings, it offers valuable insights into how to create and manage innovation.
A book that explores the difference between good and bad strategy. Although not specifically focused on executive briefings, it offers valuable insights into how to create and implement effective strategy.
A book that explores the lean startup methodology, which process for creating and validating new products and services. Although not specifically focused on executive briefings, it offers valuable insights into how to create and manage innovation.
A book that explores the challenges of marketing and selling technology products to mainstream customers. Although not specifically focused on executive briefings, it offers valuable insights into how to create and market new products and services.
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