Leadership is a complex terrain, shaped by the profound intricacies of human nature. While simple models like the "four quadrant" approaches offer a starting point, they miss the
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
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
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
The essence of governance lies in the distribution of responsibilities and rights among stakeholders, impacting all organisational affairs — including decision-making procedures and rules. Through historical and contemporary perspectives, corporate governance has evolved to encompass broader societa
In passing off the thinking of others as our own, we fail to invoke the discipline essential in critical thinking. The most effective antidote to this is a crisp document, 'written with such clarity that it's like angels singing from on high', followed by a messy meeting in which people can robustly
Structural and qualitative criteria can be applied in analysing employee interactions to answer: Are the people in my team effective informal leaders or merely highly social people building their brand?
The challenges in creating psychological safety are in some ways more complex for managers because they not only need to lead the process, but also lead themselves in the initiation of the process.
