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Cut to the chase. Keep their attention.

Senior executives are one of the toughest crowds you’ll face as a presenter. They’re incredibly impatient because their schedules are jam-packed — and they have to make lots of high-stakes decisions , often with little time to weigh options. So they won’t sit still for a long presentation with a big reveal at the end. They’ll just interrupt you before you finish your shtick.

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Communication, facilitation, ​powerspeaking blog: tips and strategies for crafting presentations, how to present to senior executives [23 proven strategies].

by Carrie Beckstrom     Jun 4, 2021 10:45:46 AM

If you’re preparing to make a pitch to senior executives, you can throw most of what you’ve learned about making presentations in the trash.

Why? Because this is an entirely different audience. An executive presentation is not about inspiring and persuading, but is instead about presenting meaningful data to top decision-makers as quickly and concisely as possible. As a matter of fact, you should start with your bottom line (what you need from them). And work your way from there.

As a company that lives and breathes communication, we are dedicated to transforming your organization's communication skills, so you can watch people succeed at engaging and influencing others, achieving results, and driving business to new heights.

And today, we are going to reveal our favorite tips for a powerful executive presentation to decision-making leaders to help you get your point across efficiently, earn your audience’s attention, and know when and how to go in for the "ask."

So if you want more success from your business presentations, then you'll love this list of tips, techniques, and strategies.

Keep reading to get started with our tried and true tips!

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Tip 1 Understand the executive mindset

Tip 2 Consider executives’ personality styles

Tip 3 Give yourself enough time to gather data

Tip 4 Find and leverage a sponsor

Tip 5 Prepare for possible questions or objections

Tip 6 Follow the 10/30 Rule

Tip 7 Set the context and confirm the time slot

Tip 8 Use the PREP model if your time gets cut

Tip 9 State the outcome you want early

Tip 10 Always use a valid business reason

Tip 11 Follow with the essential data—and do a deep dive only if asked

Tip 12 Focus on analytical proof

Tip 13 Be proactive and transparent when delivering unpleasant news

Tip 14 Remember that executives want a dialogue—not a data dump

Tip 15 Read the room

Tip 16 Use the Headline + Evidence model

Tip 17 Paraphrase complex questions to gain clarity

Tip 18 Address heated feedback and challenging questions in the moment

Tip 19 Answer the question-behind-the-question (before it is even asked)

Tip 20 Rely on the “notice and ask” strategy to refocus the discussion

Tip 21 Be personal to re-engage a disengaged executive

Tip 22 Acknowledge disagreements between top executives, but don't intervene

Tip 23 Conclude with a quick summary and resolve any noteworthy issues before your final ask

Let's dive right in.

Before you try to deliver your next presentation to executives, keep this in mind...

Most people fail with their first attempt to wow the top executives for one simple reason:

C-level executives demand an entirely different approach from presenters than does a general business audience. SVP of Strategy and Business Development at Workato , Markus Zirn says,  

“You have to throw out everything you learned from traditional presentation training. It’s not about making a speech that educates, persuades, inspires, or leads. It’s about raw decision-making.”

With that little caveat out of the way, it’s time for our first strategy…

Understand the Executive Mindset

Executives are impatient, bottom-line-focused leaders who don't care about the minutiae of your project or expertise. They want you to get to the point, step away from your slide deck, and be ready for a dynamic dialogue.

During your presentation, they might multitask and switch topics quickly, make calculations in their heads at lightning speed, and they may be challenging when analyzing data. Be ready for this.  

Understanding the executive's mindset as you are going in for the pitch will help you succeed. Watch the video below on Audience Analysis and getting started.

Here's just one executive you'll hear from...

"If it is a C-suite presentation and you’re actually asking for an outcome, you need to know what are the hot points of the CFO, or the treasurer’s office, or the VP of finance."

Consider executives’ personality styles

Think of each executive who will be in the room.

How do they prefer to have information presented to them?  Where are they on the risk profile?  Are they highly conservative, or are they innovative and open to experimentation?  How will your proposal affect their areas of responsibility? 

Starting with your audience in mind helps you strategize how to present your information.

Give yourself enough time to gather data

Weeks ahead of your presentation to executives, you may need to: meet with people in various functional areas for input and/or buy-in; check in with your manager; research executives’ hot buttons; and prepare slides or documents to send ahead. Don’t underestimate the time it will take to do all of this.

And speaking of being prepared, make sure you’ve considered the environment in which you’ll likely be with them—namely, virtual. If presenting to executives weren’t challenging enough, today’s digital interactions present another layer of things to consider.

Check out this great article, “ Digital Communication Skills: Is Your Message Getting Across? ,” by digital presenting and training guru Cindy Huggett. Great suggestions not only for putting your best digital self forward with senior executives, but also tips you can use in any virtual-meeting situation.

Find and leverage a sponsor

Find someone who knows the group you’re presenting to who is willing to not only help you prepare as your guide, but can also advocate for you during the meeting. Use your sponsor to check the validity of your logic ahead of time, rehearse with and get feedback from, and agree on when you should look to them for help during the executive meeting. 

Debrief with your sponsor after the meeting to gain insights and lessons you can use in the future.

Prepare for possible questions or objections

Consider including a slide that states the answers to anticipated questions or concerns rather than waiting for them to be brought up. This is a great way to demonstrate that you’ve kept your audience in mind when preparing your presentation.

Follow the 10/30 Rule

If you have 30 minutes on the executives’ meeting agenda, plan to present 10 minutes of material. The remainder of the time will likely be devoted to discussion and interaction and not necessarily in sequence.

R emember that your role is to facilitate a conversation, not just deliver a presentation.

Set the context and confirm the time slot

You don’t need an entertaining, attention-getting opening, but you do need to set the context as you start and get an agreement on timing. Thirty minutes originally may have been planned, but the meeting timeline can change. 

Start by saying, “I understand we have scheduled 30 minutes. Does that timing still work?”

Rajeev Goel, Co-Founder and CEO at PubMatic, and Monica Poindexter, Vice President, Inclusion & Diversity/Employee Relations at Lyft, will give you tips on overcoming the presentation challenges in regards to context.

Use the PREP model if your time gets cut

Don’t be surprised if what you thought would be a 30-minute meeting is cut to 10 minutes because the executives have another more urgent matter to discuss. Use the “PREP” model to craft your abbreviated pitch before the meeting:

State the outcome you want early

State the outcome you want from your presentation early. What do you want the executives to say “yes” to?

Be specific. For example, “I want your support” is vague. “I want you to approve a $500,000 investment in new centrifuge equipment this quarter” is specific.

Get that key message out first...

Always use a valid business reason

Clearly state what value or ROI your ask will bring in terms of revenue increase, cost reduction, protection from risk, competitive advantage, or other business drivers. It can’t be just a “nice to have” proposal. 

For example...

“The bottom line is, we’re seeking your approval for five new FTEs in account management roles for an investment of $750,000. The reason is that we have a $2M revenue opportunity with the launch of [XYZ project]. These account managers will focus on the top 20% of our customer base to ensure we maximize the sales opportunity.”

Follow with the essential data—and do a deep dive only if asked

Instead of drowning listeners in data, lead with the top two to three key points and supporting evidence that best support your ask and business reason. The key points should be answers to the primary questions you think the executives will have about your proposal. 

Keep in mind that execs want the 10,000-foot view and how it affects the organization's bottom line.  

Focus on analytical proof

Senior decision-makers don’t need to be entertained. So while your logic may follow a “storyline,” hard data is what will be more convincing.

If you have a customer success story or a brief anecdote that supports your point, use it. But remember, unlike a general audience, the C-level executives in the room will grow impatient with stories unless they’re succinct and tie directly to your proposal.

Be proactive and transparent when delivering unpleasant news

There are four steps to presenting bad news:

• Get it out at the beginning
• Be candid about what happened
• Explain how you will fix it
• Offer options and recommendations. 

You can use this 4-step framework to present bad news in a way that speaks to executives.

Let's take a look at a hypothetical example. You have to explain to them why a consultant they hired quit, and you need to rectify the situation...

1. G et it out at the beginning

The consultant you approved quit unexpectedly.  A response to the audit she was supposed to help us with is due next week. Today I want to talk about the path forward. 

2. Be candid and explain how you will fix the situation

By the end of this meeting, I’d like your approval to:

Respond to the audit in a generic way with help from the audit team

Collaborate with the internal process improvement team to assess our local processes 

Collaborate with my counterpart to create one agreement that combines the best aspects of our process and theirs 

3. Offer options on why it makes business sense 

No additional cost of hiring a consultant

We’ll be able to leverage the existing processes to create a process that is consistent across the globe

4. Offer final recommendations   

With all of that in mind, today I’d like to talk about how we should change our audit process and why I’m confident this plan will receive regulatory approval.

Is there anything else you’d like me to add?

If you have bad news, don’t try to gloss over it. Use the framework to present it in a way that speaks to executives.

Remember that executives want a dialogue—not a data dump

Expect questions and energetic discussions to occur before you have presented all of your material.

(Remember the 10/30 Rule: If you have 30 minutes, prepare only 10 minutes’ worth of “presentation.”) Respond to questions when they come up.

Use facilitation skills to refocus the discussion after a topic change.

Here are a few more tips to enhance your facilitation skills:

Read the room

Notice the process of the discussion as well as the content. When there is cross-talk, interruptions, or rapid-fire questions, you can observe first and then choose an appropriate intervention.

Reading the room can be especially challenging in virtual meetings. You want to encourage everyone to turn on their webcam. Solicit feedback via chat. Stop the presentation and do a quick “reality check” if you notice disengagement or tension.

Use the Headline + Evidence model

Again, this is a time-pressed audience that wants brief, focused answers to their questions. Use the “Headline Response” model to help you do just that.

Paraphrase complex questions to gain clarity

Instead of restating an executive’s question verbatim, use synonyms when you paraphrase.

Remember, you don’t know what is on someone’s mind. So, always check for accuracy after paraphrasing. “Did I get that right?” or just “Right?” gives the questioner a chance to agree or disagree. If your understanding wasn’t accurate, try again.

Address heated feedback and challenging questions in the moment

Especially if someone is upset, a deeper level of listening is required. Reflect on both the content and the feeling you noticed (skeptical, concerned, frustrated, etc.) and answer the question as best you can.

Always check to see if you got it right. Never say, “I know how you feel,” because you don’t, actually. 

Answer the question-behind-the-question (before it is even asked)

If you get resistance or objections to your ideas, often executives are concerned with key business drivers such as top-line and bottom-line impact, competitive positioning, and risk management.

When you paraphrase their questions, check for these concerns and be ready to address them directly.

Listen for the question-behind-the-question.

Rely on the “notice and ask” strategy to refocus the discussion

You are not in a position to tell the executives what to do.

But if the discussion goes in a different direction, you can say, “I notice our discussion is now focused on X. May I get your guidance? Would you like to keep going in this direction, or would you like to go back to our topic?” 

Be personal to re-engage a disengaged executive

You don’t want to catch anyone off guard, so give a little context when you ask someone directly for their thoughts (as a re-engagement strategy).

For example, “Jaime, given that what we are trying to do here is to reduce response time, in your experience, will this new approach work in the field?” 

Acknowledge disagreements between top executives, but don't intervene

You may look to your sponsor to help calm things down, but don’t intervene.

Conclude with a quick summary and resolve any noteworthy issues before your final ask

As you end your presentation, summarize and check to be sure you are clear on what decisions or agreements have been made and what your next steps will be. 

“I explained x and y; you also brought up a and b. Do I have your go-ahead now to purchase the new equipment for $500,000 this quarter?”

Presenting to senior executives is often a nerve-wracking, high-stakes situation. But as these leaders will tell you, it can be a great opportunity to grow, and to increase your value to the organization.

I hope you’ve found these tips enlightening and helpful. L earning to think like senior executives and present to them means learning new habits—and breaking old ones. But wow, I know it’s hard. And we present a lot of information to take in with our 23 Tips.

So, here’s one final piece of advice: start small. Pick one or two tips to apply to your next presentation. And check out this quick-read article, “ 4 Steps to Making New Habits Stick ,” by Cindy Solomon, founder, and CEO of the Courageous Leadership Institute. It will help you learn how to make the most of small steps toward new habits.

But before you get started using them for your next presentation, I’d like to hear from you.

Which presentation tip from this list was your favorite?

...Or maybe you have a suggestion that I didn't cover here?

Either way, let me know by leaving a comment below.

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The senior project has almost become a rite of passage many students have anticipated for several years. The long-awaited experience can make many seniors nervous because they may suddenly realize that they aren’t sure what to do for their project!

It’s easy to get so caught up in finding the best senior project ideas that time flies, and seniors get into a time crunch. However, many incredible ideas for the best senior projects are just waiting to be chosen.

Senior projects are meant to be long-term projects that allow high school students to step outside of what their high school classes teach. They can express themselves by exploring something that ignites their passion. These projects can help students develop several types of skills, including:

• Research 
• Writing 
• Presentation and speaking 
• Problem-solving 
• Time management 

While these projects can take endless versions and forms, they generally involve some combination of research and presentations.

Hundreds of different types of projects can qualify as senior projects. They can include months of research, the students’ special talents, passionate service to their home communities, or hands-on activities. 

They could be hefty science projects or light-hearted illustration collections. They can be novels written by the senior over a long period of time or in-depth presentations after months of research on something near and dear to the senior.

The best senior projects are culminating experiences for students. They are opportunities for seniors to take the knowledge and skills they have honed throughout their academic careers and apply them to real-world issues, interests, problems, or passions. Completing senior projects offers several benefits.

They can help students explore their interests as they prepare to enter college or begin their careers after high school. 

How Are Senior Projects Good for College Application Resumes?

Are senior projects good for college application resumes? Yes! When you work on your senior project, you can use the project to practice skills you’ll use in college or your career. 

Some of those skills are meeting deadlines, managing your time, working independently, and practicing diligence and self-discipline. Your senior project can also be an excellent way to pad your college applications .

You Can Learn New Skills

In addition to allowing you to hone your current skills, your senior project can encourage you to learn new skills. Senior projects are awesome opportunities for learning skills that will be valuable in college and beyond, especially with researching, writing, presenting your project, or learning to use new software.

You Can Explore Interests

You may have known for years what your senior project will entail, or maybe it’s now down to the wire, and you still have no clue where to begin narrowing down your options. 

Either way, now is the time to explore your interests and learn more about what you’re curious about, what’s relative to your future career, or what you have never heard of before!

It’s a Chance to Learn from Experts

Whether you research at the library or conduct interviews with historical figures (or anything in between), you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experts in your project’s subject.  

Give Back and Get Involved

The best senior projects are often excellent vehicles for students to engage with their communities. Many seniors choose projects that address an issue that is important to them and that are local, directly impacting their hometowns. For that reason, a senior project can allow you to make a difference in your community.

There are four basic types of senior projects, including:

• Presentation projects
• Creative writing projects
• Professional career projects
• Service-related projects

While each category has some unique features, they all offer the same general benefits to seniors.

Presentation Projects

These projects are very popular with seniors because the category is quite broad. Presentation projects include creating something visual to teach the audience the subject of the project. This can include science project results on a poster board, a musical performance, showcasing artwork, singing, or acting in a play. 

Creative Writing Projects

Creative writing senior projects involve material and information communicated through the written word. They can incorporate play scripts, essays, short tales, poems, or something similar. 

Students can study, research, and write either fiction or non-fiction pieces, making creative writing senior projects almost limitless in scope. You might consider a creative writing project if you are passionate about language.

Professional Career Projects

Some students choose to do a senior project that incorporates job shadowing or working as an assistant in a field they enjoy as part of experiential learning. Whether they choose a medical career, law enforcement, or anything else, they craft a report or presentation on what they learned.

Service-Related Projects

Students who are involved or want to get involved in their communities might choose service-related senior projects. These involve planning or participating in anything from setting up a clothing drive for the homeless or a toy drive at Christmas to volunteering at the local rehabilitation center or nursing home. 

Some of the best senior projects are unique, personal, and in-depth. Yours should be worked on over several weeks or months. 

Consider the list below if you’re looking for a unique senior project idea that hasn’t been done every year for the last 30 years. Some excellent unique senior project ideas include:

• Developing a new software application
• Working with a reporter or photographer to learn about journalism
• Writing a paper on a technological topic
• Tutoring students
• Volunteering at a veterinarian’s office or animal shelter
• Organizing a fundraising event for a cause you’re passionate about
• Starting a social enterprise or business
• Writing a biography or autobiography
• Designing and building a machine or robot
• Creating a painting, piece of music, or other work of art
• Creating a blog or website about a passion of yours
• Leading a workshop
• Teaching a class
• Participating in an internship
• Conducting market research on a service or project
• Organizing a community cleanup
• Researching a historical event or person
• Organizing a debate
• Organizing a party for autistic children who find other parties too overwhelming
• Working with a paramedic and learning about lifesaving procedures
• Volunteering for a social service organization
• Organizing a STEM event, such as a science fair
• Volunteering at a local museum
• Writing op-eds for your local newspaper
• Starting a painting class for kids 
• Making a documentary about local history
• Putting on a play you wrote
• Building a go-kart
• Working with a real estate agent
• Doing a mock courtroom project
• Simulating the experience of the U.S. House or Senate
• Teaching a foreign language to residents in a senior home
• Developing a solution for a community-wide health problem
• Teaching English as a second language
• Building a little free library box in your neighborhood
• Working to change a school policy that needs changing
• Organizing volunteers to tutor students
• Helping a local business with their record-keeping or accounting
• Creating a community garden
• Working in a professor’s lab
• Working as a chef and improving your culinary skills
• Working with the cafeteria to reduce food waste and make other changes
• Devising a plan to build community bike trails
• Working to create a space as a dog park
• Volunteering to coach a kid’s athletic team
• Organizing a group to pick up groceries and medications for those who can’t
• Setting up a community ride service 
• Volunteering at a homeless shelter, soup kitchen, or non-profit organization
• Volunteering to take an older adult to church
• Gathering a group to make or collect toys for children at Christmas time

Any of the above ideas should be documented and then shaped into a presentation. While the first part of a senior project is doing the activity, the second part is sharing your experience with others via a presentation.

Your senior project should take considerable time and effort to complete, so above all else, you want to ensure that it relates to something you’re passionate about. This will make the entire experience more enjoyable and meaningful.

Remember to ask how are senior projects good for college application resumes and choose a project that will enhance your application.

Choose a feasible topic; it should be something you can complete with the skills, time, and resources available. The topic should be challenging but attainable. The goal is to push you out of the “same old same old,” but you don’t want something so complex that you can’t finish it.

Get started early in the year by brainstorming senior project ideas , researching, and planning. Ensure you understand what you’re required to do as part of your project, and don’t hesitate to reach out for help if you need it. 

It can be helpful to break your project into smaller sections and tasks throughout the year, and setting deadlines for yourself can help you stay on track and avoid having too much to do later in the year. 

Deciding on a senior project should be an exciting task! It’s a time to hone your skills, learn new ones, and explore your interests. By following the above tips and considering your interests and passions, you will surely find a rewarding senior project.

Here are a few ideas for your high school senior project.

• Research a Global Issue: Select a global issue that you are passionate about, such as climate change, poverty, or gender equality, and conduct in-depth research on the topic. Create a comprehensive report or multimedia presentation that highlights the causes, impacts, and potential solutions to the issue. Consider organizing a community event or awareness campaign to engage others in the cause.
• Entrepreneurship Project: Put your entrepreneurial spirit to the test by starting your own small business or social enterprise. Identify a product or service that fills a gap in the market or addresses a specific need in your community. Develop a business plan, create marketing materials, and track your progress throughout the project. This hands-on experience will allow you to develop valuable skills in entrepreneurship and problem-solving.
• Artistic Showcase: If you have a talent in the arts, consider creating an artistic showcase as your senior project. This can involve curating an art exhibition, organizing a concert, or directing a theater production. Use your creative skills to bring together a collection of works or performances that reflect your artistic vision and captivate your audience.
• Community Service Initiative: Devote your senior project to making a positive impact in your community. Identify a social issue or specific group in need and design a community service initiative to address it. This could involve organizing a fundraising event, leading a volunteer project, or starting a mentorship program. Document your progress and impact to demonstrate the meaningful contribution you have made.
• STEM Research Project: If you have an interest in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), undertake a research project in a field of your choice. Formulate a hypothesis, design experiments, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions. Present your findings through a research paper or an engaging presentation. This project will not only deepen your understanding of STEM concepts but also strengthen your research and analytical skills.
• Documentary or Film Production: Use your creativity and storytelling skills to produce a documentary or film on a topic of interest. Conduct interviews, capture compelling footage, and edit the material to create a thought-provoking and impactful production. This project allows you to explore your passion for visual storytelling and can be a powerful medium to raise awareness about important issues.
• Health and Wellness Campaign: Promote health and wellness in your school or community through a campaign focused on physical fitness, mental well-being, or nutrition. Develop a series of workshops, create informational materials, and organize events that encourage healthy lifestyle choices. Collaborate with local health organizations or experts to ensure the credibility and impact of your campaign.
• Cultural Exploration Project: Celebrate diversity and explore different cultures through a project that highlights the traditions, history, or art of a specific country or region. Create an interactive exhibition, organize cultural performances, or design a website that educates and immerses your audience in the richness of the culture you choose to explore.
• Personal Development Project: Focus on personal growth and self-reflection by undertaking a project that challenges you to step out of your comfort zone and acquire new skills. This could involve learning a new instrument, mastering a new sport, or acquiring proficiency in a foreign language. Document your progress, setbacks, and lessons learned to showcase your dedication and growth throughout the project.
• Demonstrates Mastery of Skills: A good senior project provides an opportunity to showcase the skills and knowledge you have acquired throughout your high school years. It allows you to demonstrate mastery in a particular subject or area of interest. Whether it’s conducting scientific research, organizing community events, or creating a piece of artwork, your project serves as evidence of your capabilities and expertise.
• College and Career Readiness: A well-executed senior project prepares you for the academic and professional challenges that lie ahead. It helps you develop critical skills such as research, problem-solving, project management, and communication. These skills are highly valued in college and the workforce, giving you a competitive edge and increasing your chances of success.
• Personal Growth and Self-Discovery: Engaging in a senior project offers an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. It allows you to explore your passions, interests, and strengths. By pursuing a project that aligns with your values and goals, you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your potential career paths. This self-awareness is invaluable when making decisions about your future.
• Builds Confidence and Independence: Successfully completing a senior project requires dedication, self-discipline, and the ability to work independently. It challenges you to take ownership of your work, make decisions, and overcome obstacles. As you navigate the project, you build confidence in your abilities and develop a sense of independence that will serve you well in college and beyond.
• Engages with the Community: A good senior project often involves engaging with the community and making a positive impact. It allows you to contribute to the betterment of society, whether through service projects, awareness campaigns, or creative initiatives. By connecting with others and addressing community needs, you develop empathy, leadership skills, and a sense of civic responsibility.
• Creates Networking Opportunities: Senior projects often require collaboration and interaction with professionals in your field of interest. This presents networking opportunities that can be valuable for future internships, job prospects, or college recommendations. Building connections with experts in your chosen field can open doors to exciting opportunities and mentorship.
• Adds Depth to College Applications: A well-executed senior project can make your college applications stand out. Admissions officers value students who have gone above and beyond their regular coursework to pursue a meaningful project. It demonstrates your commitment to learning, your initiative, and your ability to excel outside the classroom. A strong senior project can strengthen your college applications and increase your chances of acceptance.
• Leaves a Lasting Legacy: Your senior project has the potential to leave a lasting impact on your school and community. Whether it’s through implementing sustainable initiatives, creating educational resources, or organizing memorable events, your project can have a positive influence on those around you. Leaving a legacy that benefits future students and the community is a rewarding experience that you can be proud of.

A good senior project is important for several reasons. It showcases your skills, prepares you for college and career success, promotes personal growth and self-discovery, builds confidence and independence, engages with the community, creates networking opportunities, enhances college applications, and leaves a lasting legacy. Embrace the opportunity to undertake a meaningful senior project and make the most of this transformative experience.

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Dena Ringold , Senior Economist, The World Bank APPAM - Moscow June 28, 2011

Aug 09, 2014

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Making Services Work : Indicators, Assessments and Benchmarking of Governance in Health and Education. Dena Ringold , Senior Economist, The World Bank APPAM - Moscow June 28, 2011. Outline. What is governance and why should it be measured?

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Making Services Work:Indicators, Assessments and Benchmarking of Governance in Health and Education Dena Ringold, Senior Economist, The World Bank APPAM - Moscow June 28, 2011

Outline • What is governance and why should it be measured? • A framework for measuring governance policies and performance; • Measuring dimensions of service delivery; • Examples and recent innovations.

Improved governance is needed to make services work • Governance: • Incentives to providers • Accountability for results Quality of social service delivery HD outcomes Demand for good governance

Why Measure Governance? • The Shock Factor: Measurement allows for benchmarking; • Both inter- and intra-national; • Does it work? Measurement allows for impact evaluation; • Measuring along the results chain to assess what works; • Look inside the “black box” of service delivery: • Intermediate service delivery indicators assess the “missing middle”; • Indicators are needed for results-based projects .

Governance Policies and Performance Governance has two measurable dimensions: • Governance policies, or “rules of the game,” that influence provider behavior; • E.g. human resource policies that establish hiring, firing, and rewarding of teachers and doctors; • Governance performance, or the extent to which governance policies work in practice; • E.g do teachers and doctors show up for work? • Governance policies and performance influence the quality of service delivery; • E.g quality at the point of service; quality measurement is elusive but there is progress.

Governance • Policies • Outcomes A Measurement Framework • Service Delivery • Completion rates • Learning outcomes • Morbidity • Mortality • HR policies • Budget and financial management • Information • Procurement rules • Rules for provider entry • Governance performance • Quality

Measuring Policies and Performance

Human Resources: SABER-Teachers • What is it? • Assessment tool for documenting 10 dimensions of teacher policies. • How does it work? • Expert survey based on an extensive questionnaire. • Currently applied in 30 countries including OECD; also at the state-level in India. • What about performance? • Absenteeism surveys can measure provider motivation, retention, etc.

Budget: ABI in the Philippines • What is it? • Expert survey of organizational performance piloted in the Department of Health, based on PEFA. • What does it cover? • 6 areas, including budget preparation; execution and reporting; organizational management and accountability; • Includes policy and performance indicators. • What are other instruments? • Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys; Public Expenditure Reviews (can look at the whole sector).

Information: Global Integrity Pilot • What is it? • An experiment to develop indicators of access to information in health and education, including policies and performance. • What does it cover? • 4 broad areas of access to information. • What has been learned so far? • Pilot in Macedonia suggests that it is possible to collect this type of information, now expanding to Ukraine and Kenya; • Big gaps between legislation and implementation.

Critical Inputs: WHO pharmaceuticals • What is it? • Expert survey for assessing governance policies for transparent pharmaceutical supply and delivery. • What does it cover? • 8 areas, including registration, licensing, inspections, controls of trials, procurement and distribution; • Applied in 25 developing countries. • What about performance? • Tests for counterfeit drugs (USAID quality database); • Stock-out rates (WHO/HAI database).

Provider Entry: Africa Health • What is it? • Recently published study of the private sector in health in Africa by the IFC. • What does it cover? • Survey includes the inclusion of the private sector in the national health information system and regulations governing the quality of private provision.

Looking forward • There is progress and space for applying tools more systematically, and developing new approaches; • Key questions are who should collect data and how often? • Technological innovations in data collection are promising (SMS for reporting stock-outs; Indaba software)

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Absence rates among teachers and health workers Note: Surveys were all fielded in 2002 or 2003. Sources: Chaudhury et al (2006) except for PNG, World Bank (2004) and Zambia, Das et al (2005).

Share of school grants and funds for health facilities that actually reached the intended recipient/facility

10 Teacher Policy Areas Requirements for entering and remaining in the teaching profession Initial teacher preparation Recruitment and employment Teacher workloads and autonomy Professional development Compensation: salary and non-salary benefits Retirement rules and benefits Monitoring and evaluation of teacher quality Teacher representation and voice School leadership

4 ‘Buckets’: Access to Information • Existence and usability of information • Is the Ministry of Education’s overall budget available to citizens? • Redress mechanisms to enforce accountability • Do formal processes exist to receive citizen complaints? • Availability of Fiscal/Budget information • Does information exist on whether school/medical facilities receive funds budgeted from state/local governments? • Influence of information availability on citizen participation in local decision making • Are citizens aware of basic rights to participate in formal community groups/forums?

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