It’s been a tough few weeks as I’ve worked to pull together the 10 months into Executive Reports for the YBL judges.. but it’s finally done.

I’ve handed up my exec report on my business improvement project, which is a ‘Leadership Insight Knowledge Base’. I still have some work to do in launching the pilot to Capgemini but it’s looking pretty tidy right now.

The exec report on my community involvement project – the fundraising component – was much easier to write as I’d done such a broad range of events. In fact, it was a challenge to bring it down to 10 pages, but I’ve done it.

I think the trick with the writing of these reports is to focus on the learnings rather than on the proceedings. I’ve also tried to make mine fairly easy and interesting reading, threading pictures and anecdotes through them while still retaining the professional edge.

Well, it’s done now – have handed them up along with my folder of evidence for the Cert IV Frontline Management component.. the RSB has back all of their colleciton units & merchandise.. some final tidying of banking monies to sort out, then really it’s nearly over.

The final piece in the YBL process is the 20 minutes presentation which I will give to 3 YBL judges. My date is June 9th so I’ve got time up my sleeve to prepare. I’ve been reading presentation books and watcing other good speeches, trying to work out how best to impress and get my story across. Will let you know how I go later on… for now, I’m going to enjoy my first Saturday in a long time without having to plan, wrap prizes or count money!