A board meeting rarely fails because of intelligence.
It fails because of dynamics.
Unspoken tensions
Hidden agendas
Fear of disagreement
In many international organisations the real meeting happens before the meeting.
The official meeting is just the stage.
Strong governance creates space for real dialogue.
Without it, decisions are already made before the room sits down.
Originally published 17 March 2026 on LinkedIn. Follow Eric Stijnman on LinkedIn for more sales coaching and leadership insights