Tag: VUCA

  • What is Institutional Theory?

    Key takeaway: Institutional Theory explains how organisations are shaped by external pressures, such as regulations, industry norms, and…

  • What is Technical Leadership?

    Key takeaway: Heifetz and Linsky distinguish technical leadership from adaptive leadership. Technical leadership applies existing expertise, tools, and…

  • What is Adaptive Leadership?

    Key takeaway: Adaptive Leadership, developed by Heifetz and Linsky, helps leaders tackle complex challenges that lack clear solutions.…

  • What is the Three Horizons Framework?

    The Three Horizons Framework, developed by McKinsey, helps organisations balance current performance with future growth. Horizon 1 focuses…

  • What is Scenario Planning?

    Key takeaway: Scenario Planning, popularised by Royal Dutch Shell, helps organisations prepare for uncertain futures by developing multiple…

  • What is Cognitive Resource Theory (CRT)?

    Key takeaway: Cognitive Resource Theory, developed by Fiedler and Garcia, explains how a leader’s intelligence and experience affect…

  • What is Systems Theory?

    Key takeaway: Systems Theory views organisations as interconnected, interdependent systems where changes in one part affect the whole.…

  • What are Mintzberg’s Managerial Roles?

    Key takeaway: Mintzberg identified ten managerial roles grouped into interpersonal, informational, and decisional categories. Managers act as leaders,…