Dr Winter examines the tensions between leadership and management, the structures that hold organisations together, and the ideas that shape organisational life. His work sits where governance, culture, and strategy converge.
In organisational planning, hope often overshadows critical thinking and good ideas, with the allure of the next project always seeming like the 'fix' we should have implemented in
The ability to critically think through problems is invaluable yet challenging to master. Effective thinking saves time, reduces mistakes, and fosters innovation, but it's not a fixed skill.
While anyone can ask questions, effective questioning requires skill and strategic thinking, especially for senior leaders whose role it is to guide their teams through uncharted territories. To foster innovation
The first in a series on learning from history and its value for organisational decision-making. Today, those who draw lessons from the past risk being labelled “on the wrong side of history,” much as dissenters in business face exile for challenging dominant narratives.
This week I look at how AI is improving the quality of writing in business reports, but also the way in which it poses a challenge for evaluating a report&
While a fixed mindset can lead to toxic workplace behaviours and stagnation, a growth mindset tends to foster empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Misconceptions regarding growth mindset include equating it with
The process of incremental improvements over time, inspired by the Japanese concept of *Kaizen*, has the capability to unlock enormous latent potential. It does this by emphasising the need to
The prevalence of overconfidence in decision-making, particularly in management, can lead to misguided strategies and inflated egos. Shifting focus from predicting the future to preparing for it and embracing rational
Context is king in the employment landscape when trying to effectively position for an unknowable future. Though work is about the organisation's interests rather than solely the employee&
A friend of mine often remarks, "I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong." This in a sense sums up the problem with the prevailing view about what 'being right' means. It preferences outcomes over inputs.
Although we cannot know what tomorrow brings, we can use a pattern recognition approach to lower risk and devise stronger strategies. This is because while it is nearly impossible for
The OODA Loop, developed by John Boyd, emphasises observing, orientating, deciding, and acting to make effective decisions rapidly. It challenges traditional conflict models and highlights the importance of agility and
