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
Leadership
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
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
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
Re-writing the rules on emotionally intelligent teams
Where we work as teams has shifted, but has how we work together changed too? After a year of working from a distance, the time… Read More »Re-writing the rules on emotionally intelligent teams
Resilience: The secret sauce
Resilience is robustness and agility. It’s what it takes to thrive, not just survive. Sound familiar? Having read dozens of articles on organisational resilience, it… Read More »Resilience: The secret sauce
What leaders say
Lessons on compassion, humility and magpie habits Leadership isn’t easy. It asks us to keep our heads engaged, our minds curious and our hearts open.… Read More »What leaders say
Leading with humanity
We’re all human, but is humanity in leadership a given? Particularly when we’re stretched, recognising and prioritising the things that speak to our humanity –… Read More »Leading with humanity
Leadership in Culturally Significant Times
When we can no longer lean on predictability and predictive analysis, we need courage to face ambiguity, trust in ourselves and others, boldness in business continuity and – most poignantly – cultural leadership.
The time to act is now: Embracing the leader within
In the frame of Black Lives Matter, is it time to find more fundamental ways to open our hearts and minds to greater humility, humanity… Read More »The time to act is now: Embracing the leader within