Board leadership requires mastering meeting dynamics, decision-making processes, and executive relationships to foster efficiency and maintain corporate integrity.

Effective board leadership extends beyond governance principles—it requires a deep understanding of boardroom dynamics, decision-making processes, and best practices for fostering a high-performing board. This module equips board members and senior executives with practical skills to enhance board efficiency, strengthen executive relationships, and navigate governance challenges. Through expert-led discussions, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will develop the competencies needed to run effective board meetings, manage conflicts, and uphold corporate integrity.

Key Topics Covered

The module begins with creating and managing the board agenda, a fundamental aspect of structured governance. Participants will learn how to balance operational and strategic topics, ensuring the board remains focused on long-term value creation. The role of the corporate secretary in maintaining governance integrity and supporting board effectiveness will also be explored.

An essential part of board leadership is conducting efficient and productive meetings. This section addresses board meeting challenges, roles, and responsibilities, offering strategies for optimizing meeting structures, fostering open discussions, and ensuring effective decision-making.

Strategic decision-making is a key competency for board members. Participants will explore the decision-making process at the board level, focusing on strategic thinking, critical thinking, and independence of thought. This segment will provide practical tools and frameworks for making informed, forward-looking governance decisions.

A critical factor in board effectiveness is the relationship between the board and executive leadership. The module examines the dynamics of the board-executive relationship, the Chair-CEO dynamic, and potential governance dysfunctions. Participants will explore best practices for board involvement in executive selection, motivation, and removal, as well as strategies for board induction, evaluation, and continuous education to ensure ongoing governance excellence.

The final section of the module addresses corporate governance disputes and mechanisms for resolution, equipping board members with strategies for managing conflicts of interest, ethical dilemmas, and governance-related disputes. This segment provides real-world insights into legal and ethical considerations, helping board members navigate challenges while maintaining corporate stability.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, participants will have a practical understanding of boardroom leadership and governance best practices. They will develop the ability to structure effective board meetings, enhance decision-making processes, manage executive relationships, and address governance disputes with confidence.

Schedule

The module takes place in person at the Bucharest Business School headquarters, located at Piața Romană 7. It is structured as a full-day session on a Saturday, offering 8 hours of intensive and engaging learning.