Styre

Sty re is a Norwegian word with closely related meanings in governance and steering. As a verb, styre means to steer, direct, or govern. It is used for people and organizations, for example “å styre et selskap” (to run a company), “å styre landet” (to govern the country), or “å styre farten” (to control speed). As a noun, styre refers to a governing body or board of an organization; the definite form styret means the board itself, as in “Styret besluttet å utvide” (The board decided to expand). The term is central to corporate governance and public administration and appears in contexts such as management, politics, and project control.

Etymology and related forms: Styre originates from Old Norse stýra and has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Danish styre and Swedish styra. The noun form styring, meaning governance or steering, and related compounds are commonly used in discourse about control and administration.

Related terms and usage: In corporate settings, common derivatives include styremedlem (board member), styreleder (chair of the board), and styremøte (board meeting). The concept contrasts with lirking or micromanagement and is often discussed in the framework of accountability, transparency, and strategic direction. In broader contexts, styre can describe steering a process, a project, or a country, emphasizing direction, oversight, and coordination.

See also: governance, steering, board of directors, styring, styremedlem, styreleder, styremøte.