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
Organisational culture and stories
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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?
Love in leadership
Is it time to think about leading with emotions that connect – like love – rather than those that disconnect? Leading with love is a… Read More »Love in leadership
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