Boardroom Dynamics: The Psychology of Governance

This workshop will teach participants how behavioural dynamics can impact board and company performance
by Institute of Directors Ireland
Institute of Directors Ireland
Boardroom Dynamics: The Psychology of Governance

Behavioural dynamics can shape high-stake boardroom discussions - including ESGcyber risk, and business innovation (such as AI).

Join Social and Organisational Psychology, Dr Wieke Scholten in this new workshop. This workshop will teach participants how behavioural dynamics can impact performance from both a board and organisational perspective. Wieke will guide participants through behavioural insights, which will help enhance strategic oversight and organisational performance.

This workshop is designed for:

  • Executive and Non Executive Directors
  • Aspiring Board Members
  • Senior Executives and C-Suite Leaders
  • Company Secretaries and Governance Professionals
  • Advisors to Boards
  • Chairs of Committees
  • Diversity and Inclusion Champions
  • Regulators and Policy Makers
  • Academics and Researchers in Governance or Organisational Psychology

This workshop is ideal for Directors who currently sit on a Board.

Unlock the power of behavioural insight to drive boardroom effectiveness and strategic impact.

Join this workshop to transform how you lead, influence, and govern through a deeper understanding of boardroom dynamics.

Why Should I Book this Workshop?

  • Identify and understand behavioural patterns that impact strategy and outcomes. 
  • Assess how to describe and implement the three core steps of behavioural management: analyse, change, and learn.
  • Understand how to collect and use behavioural data to improve organisational governance and oversight. 
  • Design and apply behavioural management strategies to lead behavioural change at board and organisational level.
  • Reflect on real boardroom challenges and learn from peer experiences. 
  • Turn behavioural insights into board-level actions to improve governance frameworks. 
  • Use influence strategies to shape behavioural patterns and norms that support long-term success. 

Is this eligible for CPD?

Dimension covered: Psychology of the Boardroom

Eligible hours: 3.5 hours of Chartered Director CPD

This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body. All participants will receive a certificate of completion based on full attendance.

What is the cost?

IoD members - €385

Non-members - €480

Time and location

This workshop is online via Zoom from 9:00 AM to 1:00PM on Tuesday, 20th October 2026.

Group bookings

Contact the IoD Ireland Learning and Education team on cpd@iodireland.ie or phone +353 1 411 0010.

Cancellation and refund policy

Places are confirmed upon full payment. Cancellations with a full refund are accepted in writing to cpd@iodireland.ie until Tuesday, 13th October 2026.  After this date, no refunds are possible, and all fees are forfeited for cancellations or non-attendance. Please note this live and interactive series requires attendance at each session. Unfortunately, recordings will not be available as part of post-session materials.

Want to connect with fellow workshop participants?

All workshop attendees will receive a list of all other workshop participants in advance of the session. This will include name, job title and organisation. If you have any queries around this  please contact the Learning and Education Team.

For GDPR reasons, we cannot provide contact details on the attendee list. 

Questions?

Reach out to Gillian, our Learning and Education Manager, if you would like more information about our upcoming workshops by emailing cpd@iodireland.ie or calling +353 1 411 0010. 

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