Forget policies. Forget charters. The real governance of any organisation is shaped by one invisible force: boardroom culture. Boardroom culture refers to the unwritten code that governs how directors behave when no one is watching, including how they challenge, listen, and make decisions. It is the mood, the mindset, and how governance plays out around the board table. You can have a world-class governance manual… But if your boardroom is gripped by fear, apathy, or groupthink, it isn’t very worthy. Why boardroom culture defines governance In a toxic culture, tough questions are avoided. Bad news is sugar-coated. Real risks hide…