On curiosity
Who are the people that ignite curiosity in you, and in your leadership practice? Through the lens of higher education, Paul Gentle reflects on the… Read More »On curiosity
Paul Gentle
Paul is the Academic Director at Invisible Grail. A leadership expert, Paul has dedicated the last twelve years to creating and delivering leadership development programmes in higher education.
What is and isn’t on the Strategy Agenda this year
The future of universities will be shaped by creativity and innovation rather than efficiency. By our ability to think around problems and not just through… Read More »What is and isn’t on the Strategy Agenda this year
Louise Clifton
Director of Marketing, Communications and Operations Over the last eight years Louise has crafted a career in marketing and communications within higher education. Louise thrives… Read More »Louise Clifton
The Generation of 2020
People starting new roles recently have faced unique challenges: How do they connect with colleagues? How do they get to know the quirks of their… Read More »The Generation of 2020
Playfulness at work: fun, vexing, helpful?
Seeing off a voice of doubt, Paul Gentle makes the case that intentional use of play at work can unlock greater collaboration and imagination, and… Read More »Playfulness at work: fun, vexing, helpful?
On the benefits of being connected
What are the hallmarks of being a connected leader? Drawing on his experience of working with some of the top leaders from across the world,… Read More »On the benefits of being connected
The Dragon Economies: Is Higher Education in South East Asia breathing fire?
The world is changing, rapidly. As global mindsets shift and we face a new decade, are the Dragon Economies still breathing fire? Travelling through Hong… Read More »The Dragon Economies: Is Higher Education in South East Asia breathing fire?
Taking up Generation Z’s challenge on our future
Climate change is here. Young people are pushing for change. So what are we doing about it? We need to take up the fight for… Read More »Taking up Generation Z’s challenge on our future
How to connect beliefs and values with writing a strategy
Strategy isn’t just facts, figures and mission statements. It encompasses the breadth and depth of the people who lead and live it. Drawing on two… Read More »How to connect beliefs and values with writing a strategy
Influence…and how you do it
Nurturing influencing skills are like playing a musical instrument: the more you fine tune, the better you get. Paul Gentle offers his insights on recognising… Read More »Influence…and how you do it
It’s a Mentor-full world!
The benefits of mentoring are widely accepted. Gifting your experience and expertise to another can be both professionally rewarding and personally satisfying. But is there… Read More »It’s a Mentor-full world!
“As long as your arm” Breaking free of a short-term mindset
Short-term mindsets drain people of creativity and motivation. They make longer-term strategic visions fade into the background. Drawing on recent work, Paul Gentle examines the… Read More »“As long as your arm” Breaking free of a short-term mindset