How can one be an effective participant in leadership meetings?

Question

As a senior IC, I am included as part of leadership meetings (Director+). I gain a lot of early insights into business direction, which is great. However I would like to see how i can take part in the discussions and have effective conversations?

I am looking for a book suggestion and/or framework to use on how to go about improving on this?

Few dimensions which could impact this -

Personality of the individual
Awareness/one’s expertise of the topic being discussed

Accepted Answer

Your ability to have impact in these meetings comes from providing concrete data points and anecdotes from being "on the ground" as a senior IC. Unlike the Directors, your head is not in the clouds. A few ways to contribute:

Present data and insights from your area
Draw connections between various projects, e.g. shared infra
Bring up potential problems and delays that are relevant for planning

See also some of the great resources here: https://www.jointaro.com/question/Ivo1RsizAMGoGKXmqg6N/how-to-develop-soft-skills-like-leadership-stakeholder-management-etc/

https://www.jointaro.com/question/aLIUO4g83nVuZ4Q9eh7R/e5-how-do-you-show-technical-leadership/

How can one be an effective participant in leadership meetings?

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