Ever been stuck turning a Sev‑1 root cause into something a CEO can act on in five minutes? This lesson equips you to translate technical failures into board‑ready business impact—clear scope, quantified effect, precise timelines, and time‑boxed asks. You’ll get a surgical framework, plain‑language swaps, and real‑world examples, plus quick checks and corrections to harden your executive brief. Expect calm, regulator‑safe phrasing, blameless tone, and templates you can drop straight into bridge calls and readouts.