Why universities are long-running dramas
By Alan Pollock There is, proverbially, scarcely a working actor who did not at some point work on The Bill. The same is almost as… Read More »Why universities are long-running dramas
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Effective University Governance is Crucial to Civic Leadership
The Governing Bodies of institutions are pivotal to their success. Universities transform individual lives and positively impact society through their education, research, and wider civic… Read More »Effective University Governance is Crucial to Civic Leadership
Improve your Organisational Culture through discovering what drives behaviours and practices
RESOURCE: Collaborative Working Survey This survey is a diagnostic tool to take the pulse of the collaborative effort in a working team. It diagnoses what… Read More »Improve your Organisational Culture through discovering what drives behaviours and practices
Sustaining people through their souls
How are universities sustaining people in their communities? Where’s the evidence that we’re giving places their identity and pride? In a year when life is… Read More »Sustaining people through their souls
Leading Out for Levelling Up
What’s the most effective way of bringing strategic thinking expertise into your institution? Why not build the experience, knowledge and confidence so that you yourself… Read More »Leading Out for Levelling Up
Cultural Glue
What comes to mind when you think about cultural glue at work? It’s what bonds you to others, keeping you connected even when exploring different… Read More »Cultural Glue
Durham University: developing the Health@Durham strategy
“It’s been amazing, we’ve done more with Invisible Grail than we could’ve otherwise. We ended up with enormous engagement and people gave it tremendous commitment.… Read More »Durham University: developing the Health@Durham strategy
Kindness at work: part two
The human spirit craves opportunities to be kind. But at work, when there are deadlines to keep and decision to be made, it can get… Read More »Kindness at work: part two
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
What is and isn’t on the Strategy Agenda
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
Kindness at work: part one
Kindness is something we all connect with, deeply; it’s in our bones. Yet at work, how do we make room for it when other demands… Read More »Kindness at work: part one
University of Lincoln: College of Arts
Connecting through shared narratives Invisible Grail helped create space to pull out the raw materials, and facilitated techniques that were useful to elicit people’s views.… Read More »University of Lincoln: College of Arts