In this episode of our Talks with Global Governance Leaders series, held in collaboration with HBR Türkiye, we welcomed Sandra Guerra in a conversation moderated by our Board Member Gizem Argüden Oskay. We discussed board dynamics, the relationship between CEOs and boards, the impact of bias and cultural differences on decision-making, and how boards can become more effective and inclusive.
This video has been published by Harvard Business Review on May 26, 2025.
Boards of directors play a critical role in shaping a company’s strategic decisions, guiding and overseeing management, and safeguarding long-term success. Yet, their internal dynamics often remain largely unseen. How boards operate is shaped by the interplay of several factors, including effective leadership, diversity, decision-making processes, and strong collaboration.
In this episode of Talks with Global Governance Leaders, moderated by Gizem Argüden Oskay, Board Member of the Argüden Governance Academy, we explore the less visible dynamics of boards of directors with Brazilian corporate governance expert Sandra Guerra.
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience working with boards, Guerra shares insights from her career in corporate governance and discusses the boardroom processes examined in her book, Inside the Black Box: Corporate Governance for the Future.
The conversation explores how biases within boards, the relationship between the CEO and the board, and cultural differences can influence decision-making. We also discuss the growing importance of sustainability and strategic vision in corporate governance, as well as how boards can build more effective, inclusive, and forward-looking decision-making processes.
