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TALKS WITH GLOBAL GOVERNANCE LEADERS

Good Governance in Educational Institutions

Prof. Gülay Barbarosoğlu

In this episode of our Talks with Global Governance Leaders series, held in collaboration with HBR Türkiye, we welcomed Prof. Dr. Gülay Barbarosoğlu in a conversation moderated by our Board Member Gizem Argüden Oskay. We discussed the application of good governance principles in educational institutions, the contribution of stakeholder engagement to decision-making, and ways to strengthen a sustainable governance culture in education.

Good Governance in Educational Institutions

Prof. Gülay Barbarosoğlu

This video has been published by Harvard Business Review on November 17, 2025.

Applying good governance principles such as transparency, accountability, and participation in educational institutions helps ensure that diverse perspectives and needs are taken into account, thereby strengthening stakeholder trust and improving the quality of decision-making. Good governance practices also help shape the learning environment by encouraging decisions that consider their long-term impact and support students’ development.

In this episode of Talks with Global Governance Leaders, moderated by Gizem Argüden Oskay, Board Member of the Argüden Governance Academy, we explore different dimensions of good governance with Prof. Dr. Gülay Barbarosoğlu, Former Rector of Boğaziçi University and General Manager of Hisar School. Prof. Barbarosoğlu discusses the application of good governance principles at both university and high school levels, the importance of involving diverse stakeholders in decision-making, and the challenges faced by educational institutions.

Drawing on examples from her experience across different educational institutions in Türkiye and Europe, our conversation also explores innovation and good practices in education. Prof. Barbarosoğlu shares recommendations for strengthening a sustainable governance culture in education and offers inspiring perspectives for the next generation of leaders.

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