We could have written a book.
This was a lot more fun.
RA Capital’s SABER (“Strategic
Alignment: Board and Executive Resource”) is a detailed compendium of best practices drawn from the experiences of seasoned board members. In-depth examples (complete with data!) demonstrate how to take the principles outlined in this guide from your laptop to the boardroom.
"SABER is the ultimate 'how-to' guide for board meetings -
a can't-miss tool for every executive, company, and board member. I share it with all of my teams."
- David Lubner, experienced board member & CFO
Saber Deck
For the best SABER experience, work through the core insights one-by-one via the deck modules. Concepts can also be reviewed in the SABER deck, above.
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Deck Modules:
BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE PRE-READ:
1: Focusing your meeting on goals & strategy
2: Does a great pre-read really make a difference?
3: Presenting updates in the context of your company's core narrative
4: The Elephant Slide
4a: Elephant Slide - Applications
5: Setting and tracking corporate goals
6: Streamlining your agenda & supporting materials
7: After you press "send"
AT THE BOARD MEETING:
8: How long should a board meeting be?
9: What are the different sessions and who should attend?
10: Designing open session to answer key questions
11: Progress updates at and between board meetings
12: Demystifying the role of Board Chair
13: Understanding subcommittees (and the case for holding a separate S&T committee meeting)
14: The Role of the Clinical Execution (ClinEx) Subcommittee
15: Making your board dinner work for you
16: Brief tips for remote board meetings
AFTER THE MEETING:
17: After the board meeting
18: On implementing SABER
Video Series
Putting SABER principles into practice can transform a meeting. Watch seasoned executives, board members, and investors share their experiences with these concepts and discuss what makes a biotech board meeting great (or not so great).
Work With Us
RA Capital portfolio companies, newcos, and Venture Partners/EIRs receive downloadable versions of SABER as well as personalized ”deck jam sessions” with members of the RA Capital team. Whether the deck you’re making is for a business development discussion, a board meeting, or an upcoming financing, we’re committed to helping you put your best foot forward and tell your story in the most compelling way.
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