Critical thinking is vital but demanding. It isn’t fixed; it’s built through practice. Time for deep thought, less multitasking, patience, writing, and wide reading sharpen judgment, creativity, and the development of original, valuable ideas.
Anyone can ask questions, but effective questioning is a leadership skill. Senior leaders must use strategic inquiry—not just operational queries—to guide teams through uncertainty, strengthen decision-making, and 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.
