Leadership & Management - Dr Robert N. Winter (Page 4)

Some Challenges in Rebuilding Organisational Culture in NFPs

Rebuilding organisational culture in NFPs is challenging, with issues like weak leadership accountability, disengaged boards, and misaligned incentives. This article explores why culture fails, the pitfalls of passion-driven but ineffective management, and how strategic governance can drive meaningf

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 2 Mar 2025

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Better Writing Leads to Improved Credibility

Clear writing builds trust and credibility. Avoid jargon, clutter, and dependence on AI; focus on structure, clarity, and authentic voice. Weak writing drives weak decisions, making strong communication essential for effective leadership and sound business judgment.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 9 Feb 2025

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A Coherent Approach to Visionary Leadership

Visionary leadership can inspire, but in turbulent environments coherence proves stronger. Fixed visions hinder adaptability, while coherent strategies align identity with present realities. Effective leaders balance vision with coherence for lasting resilience.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 19 Jan 2025

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Building Trust Through Authentic Leadership

Authentic leadership builds trust through transparency, ethics, and empathy. Leaders who model authenticity create psychological safety, strengthen relationships, and foster resilient, innovative cultures that support lasting organisational success.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 12 Jan 2025

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The Pitfalls of Rewarding Effort in Organisational Behaviour

Rewarding effort can motivate, but overdoing it breeds entitlement, inefficiency, and burnout. Tying rewards to outcomes, strengthening intrinsic motivation, and favouring collective achievement helps balance effort with excellence and sustain a healthy organisational culture.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 5 Jan 2025

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2024 in Review: Key Leadership Lessons

In 2024, leaders strengthened governance, culture, and decision-making through critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Lessons included avoiding sunk-cost traps, building cohesive cultures, and improving meetings.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 31 Dec 2024

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A Guide to Succession Planning in Organisations: Part 3

Succession planning builds adaptable, emotionally intelligent leaders ready for complexity. It goes beyond replacing roles, pairing rigorous assessment with real growth. By developing latent talent aligned to organisational values, it secures future leadership and long-term success.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 22 Dec 2024

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A Guide to Succession Planning in Organisations: Part 2

Succession planning must be cultural, not procedural. Pipelines grounded in organisational ethos—reinforced through mentorship and rotations—pass on tacit knowledge and identity. Transparent engagement builds trust, making leadership transitions fair, strategic, and resilient.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 15 Dec 2024

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A Guide to Succession Planning in Organisations: Part 1

Succession planning sustains organisations by preparing for leadership transitions while protecting values and goals. It fosters equity, transparency, and cultural alignment, using mentorship and collaboration to balance stability with innovation and build resilient leadership systems.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 8 Dec 2024

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Empathy at Work: The Foundation of Compassionate Leadership

Empathy strengthens leadership by building trust, respect, and belonging. It supports fairness, psychological safety, and better decisions. Though it risks burnout, empathy remains essential for ethical, resilient, and sustainable organisations.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 1 Dec 2024

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The Problem with Measurement in Organisations

Misused metrics distort behaviour, erode trust, and weaken goals. Used wisely—aligned with values, ethics, and systems thinking—they support better decisions and create environments where people and organisations can thrive.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 24 Nov 2024

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The Speed of High(er) Trust Leaders: Part 2

FranklinCovey’s Leading at the Speed of Trust offers helpful tools but oversimplifies trust. A satisficing approach—grounded in practical action and shaped by culture and relationships—builds trust iteratively, supporting resilient, sustainable leadership.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 17 Nov 2024

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