Playbook
Executive Communication Playbook
Get decisions from the people above you
6 skills 125 insights
Who This Is For
Target Audience
PMs, leads, and managers who present up
Stage
Any
When to Use
Your work is good but your exec conversations don't land
Key insight
Executives don't want context, they want the decision you need from them and the risk they're accepting. Everything else is appendix.
1. The Writing
Documents and updates that respect executive attention.
2. The Room
Reviews and decision meetings that end with decisions.
3. The Relationship
Managing up and alignment between the meetings.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Walking execs through your process chronologically
- Surprising leadership in the meeting
- Asking for feedback when you need a decision