Leadership Archives

Why Winning the Argument Matters More Than Being Right

12th November 2025

Dr Ole Petter Anfinsen explores why persuasion often outweighs truth in leadership and decision-making.

Building a Sustainable Meetings Ecosystem: How Kuala Lumpur is Leading Urban Destination Stewardship

7th November 2025

Kuala Lumpur is emerging as a model for what the future of urban meetings destinations can look like: collaborative, data-driven, and community-aligned.

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How Brisbane Became a Key Meeting Point for the Energy Transition

7th November 2025

Brisbane, through the activities of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), in collaborating directly with industry and universities, is taking a leading role in providing leadership on Australia’s energy transition journey.

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New Boardroom Out: The Next Chapter of Association Management

3rd November 2025

The final Boardroom issue of 2025 is now out. You can download your copy now.

The Power of Choice – Why Leader Discretion Shapes Modern Governance

30th October 2025

Andrew and Nada Kakabadse of Henley Business School explore how the freedom to decide - and the wisdom to do so well - defines effective leadership.

Associations in Dubai: A Shared Purpose

28th October 2025

From policy influence to legacy creation, Dubai is redefining what it means to host associations.

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BestCities & the Power of Impact

16th October 2025

For 25 years, BestCities Global Alliance has been working alongside associations to ensure conferences leave behind more than visitor spending.

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What to Expect at IBTM World’s Association Leaders Forum

30th September 2025

At IBTM World in Barcelina, the 2025 Association Leaders Forum will convene senior association professionals to tackle the industry’s most pressing issues.

ESG is the New SOP: Why Associations Must Lead the Way

25th September 2025

ESG is no longer a niche topic for sustainability experts or corporate boardrooms, it's fast becoming the new normal, according to ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath.

The Trust Gap: What Associations Can Do About Fake News

22nd September 2025

Here's how to build a proactive communication strategy that protects your organisation's most valuable asset: trust.

Beyond the Hype: Why Business Events Aren’t the Climate Culprit You Think They Are

17th September 2025

Business events do not carry the heavy load of blame in the climate conversation; instead, they are uniquely positioned to be agents of purposeful transformation.

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Building a Culture of Health: The Secret to Thriving Workplaces

11th September 2025

Special Boardroom contributor Dr Ole Petter Anfinsen examines the invaluable importance of developing a culture of health and its influence on organisational performance.

Embedding DEI into Practice: the ESSKA Example

22nd August 2025

In April 2025, at the European Association Summit (EAS) in Brussels, the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA) received the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award.

While Geopolitical Change Rattles Boards, Leadership Should Listen to its Frontline

19th August 2025

Organisations must now act with heightened political awareness. As this geopolitical complexity grows, success increasingly depends on the insight and agility of those closest to the ground.

EFIM’s Unified Voice for Internal Medicine in Europe

3rd July 2025

As part of Boardroom’s Association Portrait series, we spoke with Aneta Trajkovska, Executive Manager of the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM), to learn more about the organisation’s steady growth.

Bioenergy Europe Recognised for “Dear Future MEP” Campaign

25th June 2025

At the 2025 European Association Awards, held during the European Association Summit and organised by ESAE, Bioenergy Europe’s “Dear Future MEP” campaign was honoured with the Digital Communication Award.