Executive English for Performance Reporting: GIPS-Compliant Presentation—Client-Facing Wording that Builds Trust

Do your performance reports read as credible to a board—or merely technical? This lesson shows you how to craft GIPS‑compliant, client‑facing wording that builds trust: naming metrics precisely, pairing results with benchmarks and risk, and integrating disclosures without dilution. You’ll move from TWR vs. IRR choices to benchmark rationale, risk/dispersion, attribution, PME positioning, portability, and carve‑outs—then assemble a board‑ready sequence. Expect concise explanations, executive‑grade examples, and targeted exercises to lock in disciplined language you can deploy today.

Executive English for Performance Reporting: How to Explain Time-Weighted Return vs IRR with Stakeholder-Ready Narratives

Ever been asked to “show performance” and wondered whether the board needs manager skill or investor experience? This lesson equips you to explain—precisely and safely—when to use TWR versus IRR, and how to frame each with GIPS‑aligned language. You’ll get concise explanations, SME‑vetted micro‑scripts, real‑world board examples (including PME), and short practice tasks to stress‑test your narrative. By the end, you’ll deliver stakeholder‑ready summaries that are compliant, comparable, and decision‑useful.