In a world characterised by rapid change and understanding the complex nature of leadership is essential for leaders at all organiastional layers.The Leadership: Navigating Complexity podcast series, powered by the Menzies Foundation, serves as a critical resource for for those seeking to comprehend the multifaceted and complex dynamics of effective leadership. Through engaging discussions led by Dr. Aiden M. A. Thornton, this series illuminates how leaders can learn to thrive amidst complexity and how these complexities impact our collective understanding of leadership.
The podcast series is focused on complexity leadership, which is an emerging field of enquiry that strives to support leaders navigate the complexities inherent in contemporary organisations. Each episode takes you on a journey through different aspects of complexity leadership including theory, measurement, research, education, and practice.
Hear real-world examples of leaders navigating challenging environments with courage and resilience. By bridging theory and practice, this series empowers you to grasp the challenges leaders face and the strategies they use to overcome them.
With topics ranging from systems-based approaches to fostering leader and leadership devlopment to considerations related to the measurement of leadership, , Dr. Thornton and his guests offer insights that encourage listeners to reflect on their leadership within organisations and communities. This series aims to cultivate a mindset of continuous learning about complexity leadership, and to reinforce athe notion that leadership itself is a complex process that involves much more than the mindsets and behaviours of individual leaders, or relationships between leaders and followers.
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‘Leadership for the 21st Century: a series of perspectives’ explores the various dimensions of leadership from diverse perspectives, reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to identifying the essential qualities and attributes required for effective leadership in both Australian and global contexts.
Leadership: Pivot to Purpose with Peter Collins: Focusing on individual purpose, ethics, and connectedness. Available Now!
Talking Leadership Development with the University of Tasmania: Focusing on leadership development. Available Now!
Leadership: Cultivating Organisational Cultures for the Greater Good with Michelle Bloom: Focusing on organisation leadership and culture. Coming – March 2025
