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The board of directors of the investment company that owns the company I work for will be coming to town for an on-site board meeting later this week.  I am new to the company (10 months in), and this will be the first time they have visited since I started in my role as production manager.  My boss, our CEO, has arranged a one-hour one-on-one meeting between me and the board chairman, for tomorrow morning.   He did not give much guidance other than for me to sell the value I bring to the company, and focus on what I am doing to achieve our key objectives.  I will also be going to dinner with my boss, the board members, and the rest of our management team.

My question - is there a cast that addresses a meeting with my boss's boss?  Needless to say I am excited about the opportunity but also nervous. 

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Submitted by flexiblefine on Tuesday April 26th, 2011 4:27 pm

I know there is a cast or two that includes preparing a briefing about your team, but I'm not having luck finding a title I'm certain about.

I think I'm remembering the "My Boss Resigned" podcasts: part 1, part 2.

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Submitted by jocadl on Tuesday April 26th, 2011 4:44 pm

I'm sure Career Tools' "Meeting A Senior Executive" will provide some value: http://www.manager-tools.com/2010/12/meeting-a-senior-executive

Be yourself, but remember, no matter how casual the setting: You will be evaluated.

Have fun
Jochen

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Submitted by robin_s on Wednesday April 27th, 2011 10:47 am

Thanks!  I listened to the cast last night and it was very helpful in focusing my preparation for this meeting.