The Board Mastery

We’re pleased to announce our upcoming community event on December 1: Why Companies Fail: Exposing Human Performance in the Boardroom, with Simon Laffin Why do capable, experienced people sometimes make disastrously poor decisions? Simon has spent over 35 years in the boardroom as a chair, CFO and non-executive director. He’s also the author of two must-reads for every NED: “Behind Closed Doors” and “Why Companies Fail.” Drawing on real corporate failures and human factors research from aviation, Simon will show how poor decisions are often made in predictable ways, and how risk, pressure and teamwork shape what boards decide. Together, we’ll shift the focus from blaming individuals to understanding the patterns, and discuss how boards can avoid becoming the next case study in failure. We invite you to join this year-end session of open conversation and inspiring stories, while sharing drinks and food. 📅 Tuesday, December 1, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–9:00 p.m. 📍 Pand Vanmokum, Amsterdam Noord 🥂 Drinks, networking and a book signing 🎟️ €195 (2 events complimentary for participants of The Board Mastery 3-day program) Places are limited. Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/etP9QMf2 #TheBoardMastery #NonExecutiveDirectors #BoardGovernance #Networking

Most AI initiatives stall for one reason: they ignore the human operating system. On 22 September our non-executive community meets in Amsterdam with Esther van Egerschot and Marco Florijn, authors of "Toezicht houden in het AI-tijdperk". An evening of peers, practical frameworks, dinner and drinks — and the easiest way to meet The Board Mastery. €295 · Limited seats

What does good AI governance actually look like in the boardroom? On 22 September our non-executive community meets in Amsterdam to unpack exactly that — with Esther van Egerschot and Marco Florijn, authors of "Toezicht houden in het AI-tijdperk". An evening of peers, practical frameworks, dinner and drinks — and the easiest way to meet The Board Mastery. €295 · Limited seats

"A supervisory board role takes much more than expertise. You have to prepare for the role you're stepping into." — Frederik van Hecke, McKinsey & Company The Board Mastery helps you do exactly that. Oegstgeest, Nov 16–18. Apply now — spots are limited.

Integration as part of the journey. It’s been just over three weeks since our 3‑day pressure‑cooker at The Board Mastery. Intensive experiences usually take time to settle and integrate, and that process has its own pace. We’d love to hear from you dear participants! 📿 What are your biggest learnings? 📿 Which insight has stayed with you most? 📿 How did you feel afterwards, and what changes do you notice - both professionally and in your personal/behavioral domain? Watch the aftermovie below to relive the experience and share your insights with the community. Curious about enhancing your non‑executive journey, or ready to be challenged? 👉 Program details: https://lnkd.in/evu5R49i 👉 Book your intake conversation: https://lnkd.in/eMT86wHV

Bringing external advisors into a family dynamic is delicate. If done right, it future-proofs the business. If done wrong, it creates friction and stalled decision-making. Last week we sat down with Bert Pilon, Managing Partner at Boyden Global Executive Search in Amsterdam, to discuss exactly how family firms should navigate this transition. In this exclusive 7-minute interview, we cover: 🔹 The critical "tipping points" that signal the need for external outside. 🔹 Advisory vs. Non-Executive: Which is right for your family firm? 🔹 The biggest blind spots during the recruitment process. Curious to see the full 7-minute interview? Comment "family" below or DM us, and we'll send you the private link! 👇 Interested in assembling or strengthening your non-executive or advisory board? Schedule an introductory call with us to explore a custom-made program for your company: https://lnkd.in/eH5J_UmN #FamilyBusiness #CorporateGovernance #TheBoardMastery #BoardOfDirectors #ExecutiveSearch #Nonexecutiveboards #BoardDevelopment