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Grit in the Boardroom - Executive Interviews on Corporate Governance and Risk Management

Erika Eliasson-Norris
Corporate Governance
Governance
Board Governance
Intergenerational Leadership
Diversity and Inclusion
Great British Energy
Boardroom Diversity
Judgment
Siemens
Wirecard
Ethicability Framework
Non-Executive Director (NED) Roles
Mergers and Acquisitions
Oxford Saïd Business School
London
Higher Education
Brexit
Risk Management
Ethics and Conduct
Revenue and Funding In Higher Education

Do you want to know how leaders confront a corporate scandal and what it really takes to lead under pressure? Grit in the Boardroom is the bi-weekly podcast that pulls back the curtain on boardroom decisions, exploring how high-stakes strategy turns into business resilience in practice. Host Erika Eliasson-Norris – CEO of Beyond Governance, Founder of a multi award-winning consultancy, and Govern... more

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The strongest leadership is not inherited. It is built from nothing, in the moments where there is no precedent, no rulebook, and no culture yet written.

In this episode of Grit in the Boardroom, Erika Eliasson-Norris, CEO of Beyond Governance, sits... more

The strongest leadership is not built in comfort. It is forged in the moments where there is no playbook, no precedent, and no time to wait.

In this episode of Grit in the Boardroom, Erika Eliasson-Norris, CEO of Beyond Governance, sits down with Dr... more

The best boards do not just make decisions. They create the conditions

for strategic decision making, stronger challenge, and more effective

implementation.

In this episode of Grit in the Boardroom, Erika Eliasson-Norris,

CEO of Beyond Governance, s... more

The real test of leadership is not when everyone agrees with you. It is when your values are challenged, your corporate decision-making skills are scrutinised, and standing by your principles comes at a personal cost. In this episode, Erika Eliasson-... more

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Juergen Maier
Former CEO of Siemens UK; Chair of Great British Energy (GB Energy)
Great British Energy (GB Energy)
Episode: Building from Nothing: Boardroom Decisions, Governance and the Courage to Lead Differently
Dr. I. Stephanie Boyce
Solicitor, Governance Leader and Public Servant who shaped public conversations
Law Society of England and Wales; Deputy/President roles
Episode: Leading Under Pressure: Trust, Boardroom Decisions and the Courage to Speak Up
Patrick Dunne
Chair of Board Delta; governance practitioner and board effectiveness expert
Board Delta
Episode: Boardroom Decisions Under Pressure: Chair Perspectives on Governance, Risk and Board Effectiveness
Tariq Modood
Professor, diversity, identity and leadership scholar
University of Bristol / public intellectual
Episode: Leadership Under Fire: Values, Belonging and Boardroom Decisions
Professor Sally Wheeler
Vice Chancellor of Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
Episode: Governing Through Crisis: Risk Management, Resilience and the Future of Higher Education
Nneka Abulokwe
Obe, executive with extensive board experience in IT services and governance
Founder & CEO of a governance/ advisory practice
Episode: People-Centric Governance: How to Lead Boards Through Technology, Risk and Change
Chris Hirst
Award-winning author, leadership coach and former global CEO of Havas Creative
Havas Creative (former); author and coach
Episode: How to Lead a Business Turnaround: Company Culture, Clarity, and Leadership Decisions That Last
Sharath Jeevan OBE
Founder & Executive Chairman of Intrinsic Labs; leader of the Generational Success Lab at Oxford Saïd Business School
Intrinsic Labs; Oxford Saïd Business School
Episode: Purpose Over Performance: Building Leadership That Lasts Across Generations
Sir Andrew Likierman
Former Dean and Professor of Management Practice at London Business School; governance expert
London Business School; UK governance expert
Episode: Judgement Matters More Than Data in the Boardroom: Corporate Governance and Decision Making at the Highest Level

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Erika Eliasson-Norris
Host of interview series focused on governance and risk management; guiding executive conversations and governance insights.

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Building from Nothing: Boardroom Decisions, Governance and the Courage to Lead Differently
Q: Can you share a moment when you had to push for inclusion and how that shaped the company going forward?
A pivotal moment was publicly sharing personal experiences of bias and vulnerability to prompt cultural change, which led to broader inclusion efforts, the formation of an inclusive board culture, and ongoing initiatives like Vocal to empower underrepresented voices at the table.
Building from Nothing: Boardroom Decisions, Governance and the Courage to Lead Differently
Q: What was day one like starting a brand-new, government-backed entity, and how did you begin delivering on your strategy?
Day one involved defining a clear strategy versions, assembling a core team, and establishing a governance and culture framework. The emphasis was on listening to stakeholders, communicating the purpose publicly, and building the organization around a concrete set of priorities that would deliver social value while ensuring energy security and local job creation.
Governing Through Crisis: Risk Management, Resilience and the Future of Higher Education
Q: What stands out about how the leadership team handled that uncertainty, and how do you ensure people push back when necessary?
I inherited a strong leadership team and value people who will challenge ideas without fear, creating a safe space for debate and constructive dissent which helps avoid groupthink and poor decisions.
Governing Through Crisis: Risk Management, Resilience and the Future of Higher Education
Q: Let's get into it. Sally, you've led universities through extraordinary challenges. When you think about governance in higher education, what's the moment that captures its reality for you?
The moment that crystallized governance for me was my first Board of Governors meeting where we faced a potential going-concern situation, forcing me to confront how to steer the institution with a clear plan under tight time constraints.
Ethicability: The Leadership Lever That Transforms Company Culture
Q: What's one moment you've seen where moral clarity made all the difference in a boardroom decision?
The bank case where fairness demanded rebalancing pension schemes led to an open, inclusive negotiation involving unions and employee groups, resulting in an overwhelmingly supported adjustment that was both fair and financially sustainable.

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