Effective board reporting is fundamental to effective governance, yet many organisations struggle with overloaded board packs, unclear reporting and inefficient processes. Drawing on eight years of research and insights from governance professionals across more than 1,600 organisations, this report explores what good board reporting looks like, the role governance professionals play in improving it, and how organisations can build reporting systems that support better board conversations, stronger oversight and more effective decision-making. The report also examines the growing role of AI in board reporting and the principles needed to use it responsibly.