The importance of board work cannot be overstated. The board of directors is the most influential governing body in limited liability companies, as well as in associations, foundations and other organisations. It has the authority to direct, steer and monitor the company’s activities, but above all to create the conditions for the company’s long-term success, value creation and growth. This means that the board not only takes responsibility, but its actions determine whether the organisation is able to renew its activities, utilise opportunities and build a sustainable growth path.

Good Board Work explains the basics of the work of a board of directors to someone taking on their first board appointment and serves as a useful reference work for seasoned board professionals. The appendices provided at the end of the book include the Corporate Governance Code for listed companies and the Agenda for improving the Corporate Governance of unlisted companies by Finland Chamber of Commerce.

The book was written by Anne Horttanainen, LL.M., EMBA, Tommi Rasila, Dr. Tech., and Olli V. Virtanen, board professional emeritus. All authors have long and diverse experience in board work.