Leadership & Management - Dr Robert N. Winter (Page 5)

Leadership Gold or Development Mirage?

Gold of the Desert Kings is an engaging leadership simulation promoting strategy and teamwork under pressure, but its focus on competition overlooks emotional intelligence and ethics. Coupling it with formal leadership theory could yield deeper, longer-lasting learning.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 6 Oct 2024

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Leadership in the Digital Age: Harnessing Technology for Business Success

Leadership in the digital age requires balancing timeless qualities—wisdom, courage, empathy—with responsible use of technology. AI and data should support, not replace, ethical judgment and emotional intelligence as leaders guide people toward shared goals.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 29 Sep 2024

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Inclusive Leadership: Fostering Diversity and Equality in the Workplace

Inclusive leadership goes beyond DEI by creating cultures where difference is valued and people are empowered. Grounded in empathy and practical wisdom, it avoids tokenism through transparency, mentorship, and dialogue. Used carefully, humour can strengthen inclusion and trust.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 22 Sep 2024

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The Art of Decision-Making: How Effective Leaders Make Tough Choices

In leadership, few tasks are more consequential than making decisions — especially difficult ones. Decisions often come with uncertainty, incomplete information, and conflicting values. The best leaders manage these complexities by

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 15 Sep 2024

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Building High(er)-Performing Teams: A Leader's Guide to Collaboration and Success

High-performing teams are built on trust, psychological safety, clear roles, open communication, and shared accountability. Classical insight and modern research agree: cohesion, collaboration, and a common purpose enable teams to adapt and perform under pressure.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 8 Sep 2024

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Navigating Change: The Role of Adaptive Leadership in Business Evolution

Adaptive leadership distinguishes technical problems from adaptive challenges that require learning and experimentation. It emphasises situational awareness, engagement, and shared leadership while preserving purpose and ethics, preparing organisations for change beyond reactive or static models.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 1 Sep 2024

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Popper’s Theory of Falsification: A Pillar of Adaptive Leadership

Karl Popper's theory of falsification provides a powerful framework for modern leadership. By embracing the principles of falsification, leaders can foster innovation, agility, and resilience in their organisations. This also allows the evolution of our understanding by discarding theories that do n

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 25 Aug 2024

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Moving Beyond Platitudes: A Strategic Imperative

True strategy requires deep analysis, clear choices, alignment, and continuous learning. Leaders must avoid vague goals and instead create actionable, coherent plans that drive real value and competitive advantage in a complex business environment. A case study of IKEA shows how this approached was

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 17 Aug 2024

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When a Strategy is Not a Strategy it's a Platitude

In business, not all 'strategies' are true strategies; many are just vague platitudes offering little guidance. True strategies are specific, actionable, and aligned with organisational goals, enabling effective decision-making and success. Avoiding platitudes requires rigorous analysis, clear choic

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 11 Aug 2024

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Authoritarian, Authoritative, and Populist Leadership: A Short Comparative Analysis

Leadership cannot be reduced to neat models. Simple frameworks miss the deeper dynamics between leaders, followers, and purpose. While styles vary by context, effective leaders rely on consultative, supportive behaviours that build psychological safety and sustain long-term growth.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 4 Aug 2024

Authoritarian, Authoritative, and Populist Leadership: A Short Comparative Analysis

Is It Time to Abandon 1-on-1s?

Organisations often reward conformity over innovation. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s rejection of traditional 1-on-1s in favour of public feedback highlights the need to rethink communication, especially in remote and hybrid workplaces, to boost transparency, learning, and adaptability.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 28 Jul 2024

Not My Employee, Not My Team: A Custodian Approach to Management

A custodian mindset in management prioritises stewardship over control. It supports autonomy, ethical leadership, sustainable resources, and agility through empowerment, transparency, learning, and clear ethical frameworks.

By Dr Robert N. Winter

/ 21 Jul 2024

Not My Employee, Not My Team: A Custodian Approach to Management