Perspectives on Management
Creative reflections on contemporary management practices. Celebrating deviance from the norm, magic and the humanities.
Positive Workplace Deviance and the Governance Chastity Belt
Is governance an organisational chastity belt that replaces trust? Positive workplace deviance is a necessary condition for innovation.
The Importance of Useless Knowledge in Management
Obtaining "useless knowledge" will make you a better manager. Steve Jobs and the humanities went hand in hand when he changed the world.
The Social Gadfly: The Benefits of Socratic Management
Socrates is known for questioning Athenians about their cherished beliefs. Socratic management is about the art of asking questions
It is not rocket science. Managing people is more complex
Rocket science is seen as one of the most complex human activities. People management is not rocket science; it is much more complex.
The Corporate Jester: The Teller of Organisational Truth
Every large organisation needs a corporate jester accelerates innovation by challenging what is normal and providing new perspectives.
Evil Leadership: Management Lessons From Mr Spock
Mr Spock thinks that leadership is about being evil. Is evil leadership preferred? Does Machiavellian leadership lead to better results?
Organisational culture and the risks of normality
Changing organisational culture leads to new norms and values, excluding those that fall outside the standard deviation from the bell curve.
The Cynical Manager: The Organisation's Guard Dog
The importance of cynicism in an organisation is generally underrated. The cynical manager is a valuable resource to identify opportunities for improvement.