The Boardroom Has a Secret
Eight anonymous insiders. One explosive book.
How to stop your boardroom being in the next public inquiry
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About the Book
Part memoir, part exposé, and part rallying cry — this book lifts the lid on the FTSE 350’s most misunderstood role. Told through eight anonymous accounts and curated by one of the UK’s leading governance professionals, it’s time to hear the stories from those who live the consequences of leadership — quietly and every day.
What you’ll Discover
- The truth about life behind closed boardroom doors
- Why governance failure is never just a technicality
- How decisions are made under pressure
- The unseen power of influence and integrity
- What leadership really looks like under fire
A must-read for board directors
Rose Marcario
Former President & CEO of Patagonia Inc
A great addition to the slim literature on this misunderstood role
Bob Garratt
Author of the ‘Fish Rots from the Head’
There are so many great lessons here for anyone looking to be a company director
Randall Peterson PhD
Professor of Organisational Behaviour, London Business School
A must for Chairs, CEOs, Board Directors and senior managers
The late Andrew Kakabadse
Professor of Governance and Leadership at Henley Business School and Emeritus Professor at Cranfield School of Management
It’s a timely reminder that governance is not about bureaucracy, it is about people, judgement, and doing what’s right when it matters most.
Ram Charan
Global Advisor to Boards and CEOs. Co-author of best seller EXECUTION
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About Erika
Erika Eliasson-Norris FCG LLM is redefining Boards across the UK, US and beyond, bridging the gap between boardrooms, policymakers, and the next generation of leaders.
A trusted voice in governance, her influence spans high-profile corporate advisory, government inquiries, and industry-wide reform.
As Founder & CEO of Beyond Governance, Erika has built an award-winning firm reshaping governance best practice globally. Recognised for her expertise, she was appointed by Sir Wyn Williams as the sole Governance Assessor to the UK’s largest public inquiry, the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry.
Her career is defined by a relentless drive to unlock outstanding governance as the engine of business resilience and sustainable growth.
Step into the boardroom – and see what really goes on behind the glass.
