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Five books to help think outside the box

1 month ago | london.edu | Stefano Turconi |Joseba Martinez |Linda Yueh |Randall S Peterson

Our faculty suggest books that that will entertain, inform and sharpen your leadership skills InfluenceLeadershipMotivating peopleSocietyTechnology Discover fresh perspectives and research insights from LBS "The popular mantra ‘fail fast and often’ can be misleading – even counterproductive without a nuanced understanding of failure" "I know what CEOs do, yet this work by the entrepreneur and star of BBC TV’s Dragon’s Den is a fantastically good read on how to lead others" Select up to 4...
CULTURE IDENTITY - MR HYDE AND MR SEEK* - ARTICLE FROM ISSUE 235 – MAY 2024 | theHRD

Jun 4, 2024 | thehrdirector.com | Gerry Brown |Randall S Peterson

When disaster strikes, a toxic culture tends to be the explanation of choice. But when an organisation is doing well, it is rarely mentioned. Culture is about inculcating values throughout an organisation and successful cultures are the fuel that drives a business.
Why a leader’s humour is often no laughing matter

May 15, 2024 | boardagenda.com | Randall S Peterson

Perceived wisdom suggests that humour is a useful tool for breaking the ice and putting people at ease. Indeed, it can be used to good effect in the boardroom; to defuse tension, for example, when disagreement risks tipping over from debate to interpersonal conflict. Not all jokes have their desired effect, however, as objections to ‘banter’ in the workplace can attest: some see it as discrimination, bullying, and anti-inclusive behaviour.
How to deal with an unprepared director

Mar 11, 2024 | boardagenda.com | Randall S Peterson

The effectiveness of a board is the cornerstone upon which organisational success is built, with the synergy, cohesion, and strategic prowess of a board setting the stage for a company’s success or failure. There are four main pillars upon which board effectiveness sits—people; information; structures and processes; and boardroom dynamics and board culture. Of these, the two hardest pillars to get right are the ones that relate to board composition. Why?
Taking the lead – who plays it best? | London Business School

Mar 11, 2024 | london.edu | Randall S Peterson |Áine Doris |John Mullins

Think - AT LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL In our latest episode of The Why Podcast we ask: are films with male leads perceived more highly than female leads? Podcasts Gender Equality Research In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Bryan Stroube, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, to discuss the findings from his latest research on how viewers evaluate films based on lead actors’ gender.
Four things men can do to support gender equity

Mar 4, 2024 | london.edu | Randall S Peterson |Áine Doris

Think - AT LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL For International Women’s Day and beyond, Randall S Peterson explores what men can do today for a more just and inclusive tomorrow Leadership Gender Equality Strategy Leading teams Women Men can and should do more to support gender equity.
Females founders – has their time finally come? | London Business School

Feb 22, 2024 | london.edu | Áine Doris |Dan Atkinson |Randall S Peterson |John Mullins

Think - AT LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL A fear of risk taking plays a part in keeping some women away from becoming entrepreneurs – John Mullins explores Gender Entrepreneurship Women What if universities simply excluded half the population from which they might draw? What if companies in need of top talent restricted their hiring to half of the available candidates?
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Sep 25, 2023 | london.edu | Dan Atkinson |Randall S Peterson |Áine Doris |Mel Bradman

Think - AT LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL In her latest research, Professor Isabel Fernandez-Mateo uncovers surprising facts about women’s under-representation in talent pipelines Gender Diversity Personal development Career planning “Rejection rates in employment are huge,” says Isabel Fernandez-Mateo. “In many recruitment processes, around 95% of people get rejected.
Disaster in the Boardroom: Six dysfunctions everyone should understand

Aug 1, 2023 | businessleader.co.uk | Alice Cumming |Gerry Brown |Randall S Peterson

Gerry Brown, Chairman of Novaquest Capital Management, was previously a Chairman of NFT Distribution Ltd and Senior Independent Director of Keller plc. Prior to this, he worked in supply chain management as an International Senior Business Executive. Dr Randall S.