Research Paper – Revisiting Polanyi with help from AI
Discover Roffey Park Institute’s thought-provoking whitepaper, Revisiting Polanyi: With Help from AI, which explores how the 20th-century ideas of Karl Polanyi can illuminate today’s global challenges. This timely piece examines the resurgence of populism and the societal costs of unfettered market systems, drawing connections between past economic crises and our present-day political climate. With a…
Purpose Over Profits: Building a Workplace Where Employees Thrive
Many people spend the majority of their lives working, yet far too many of them feel disengaged, unfulfilled, or downright miserable in their jobs. Whether it’s a lack of connection to the company’s mission, poor work culture or limited growth opportunities – job satisfaction often falls short. But what if work could be more than…
The Importance of Stable Leadership During Change
Over the last few weeks, history has and continues, to unfold right before our eyes as one of the world’s largest superpowers has changed its leadership team. America is to some degree polarised, with many people believing that the ‘golden age’ has just begun whilst others believing the extreme opposite. Whatever you believe will happen…
The Power of Change: Unlock Growth and Innovation
In today’s fast-paced business world, change is constant—and inevitable. But let’s be honest, change can be intimidating. The fear of the unknown, the disruption to established processes and the uncertainty about outcomes can create significant resistance within organisations. However, change is not something to fear. When approached strategically and thoughtfully, it’s one of the most…
Research Paper – Racial Inclusion: Helping to Rebuild Those We Have Broken
Discover Roffey Park Institute’s latest whitepaper, Racial Inclusion: Helping to Rebuild Those We Have Broken, which explores the critical challenge of achieving racial inclusion within organisations. This insightful document examines the systemic barriers that perpetuate racial inequities and provides practical strategies for creating an inclusive workplace culture. By addressing both individual and organisational responsibilities, the…
Transforming my workplace through OD – Ian Baines
In the second episode of our ‘Transforming my workplace through OD’ blog series, we sat down with recent MSc alumni, Ian Baines, who shared his journey from finance to organisational development (OD), driven by a passion for helping people and organisations grow through change. Ian’s story is not just about career shifts—it’s a story of…
Reflections on Our Year and Visions for the Future
As we look back on the past year at Roffey Park Institute, it’s been a year of collaboration, growth and client success. From the achievement of our Organisational Development Conference to the continued impact of our MSc programme, we’ve seen incredible progress across the board. Our open and tailored programmes have consistently impressed and we’ve…
Research Paper – Crabwise: The Theatre of Leadership
In Crabwise: The Theatre of Leadership, Roffey Park Programme Director Ben Baginsky draws inspiration from Peter Brook’s seminal work The Empty Space to offer a refreshing perspective on leadership. Ben explores Brook’s four types of theatre—Deadly, Holy, Rough, and Immediate—and develops a framework for leadership to meet the complexities and challenges of today’s world. Rather than viewing leadership…
How to Combat Burnout at Work
As we approach the Christmas break and another year starts to wrap up, many people are starting to feel the effects of burnout at work. But what is burnout? From Mental Health UK, burnout is defined as a ‘state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. It can occur when you experience long-term stress and feel…
Empowering Future Leaders with Roffey Park’s Graduate Development Programme
If you’re a Graduate, HR or L&D manager looking to invest in the growth and development of your emerging talent, Roffey Park Institute’s Graduate Development Programme presents an excellent opportunity to fast-track the careers of a cohort of graduates within your organisation. This leading graduate training programme is specifically designed to help young professionals transition…