Osakeyhtiön johtoketju
Owners, board, management. Alma Insights, 2025.
How do you lead a company so that everyone shares the same goal, decisions happen fast, and conflicts are avoided?
It happens when a company builds a functioning chain of command — clear roles and structures for how it's led.
Owners
Owners set the goal and elect the board. The ownership strategy and shareholder agreement define which direction the company takes and under what rules.
Board
The board owns strategy and oversees management. It appoints the CEO and carries responsibility for the company's direction.
Management
Management executes the strategy day to day. The CEO and leadership team own operational delivery and results.
Owners
Owners set the goal and elect the board. The ownership strategy and shareholder agreement define which direction the company takes and under what rules.
Board
The board owns strategy and oversees management. It appoints the CEO and carries responsibility for the company's direction.
Management
Management executes the strategy day to day. The CEO and leadership team own operational delivery and results.
The book is for anyone who wants to understand how companies are led effectively.
- Owners
- Board chairs
- Board members
- CEOs
- Management team members
Few books get you thinking about chains of command while nodding, smiling, and planning better meetings at the same time.Kati Levoranta — General Counsel, Fortum Oyj

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