If you’ve been following the headlines, you’ll know this year’s UK budget landed with a mix of big promises, long lead times and more than a few raised eyebrows. So Sarah Watson – our Finance Director and resident decoder of all things policy – sat down with Alex, Head of Sales, to talk about what’s…
If you attended the conference this year, you might remember Demola, our MC with enough energy to power the whole room. He sat down with Alex (our Head of Sales) for a conversation about leadership and OD that was real, funny, human and surprisingly refreshing. And here’s the good bit. This wasn’t just a one-off.…
From Push to Pull – Making Change Self-Sustaining In today’s world of constant disruption, change isn’t an occasional project – it’s business as usual. Yet too often, leaders still rely on outdated, top-down models that exhaust people and fail to stick. This guide introduces a fresh, people-centred approach – five key shifts that turn change…
Explore Roffey Park Institute’s latest white paper, Cultural Integration of AI in HR: A Human-Centred Approach, an insightful examination of how the success of AI in HR depends less on technology itself and more on the culture that surrounds it. In an era where AI is reshaping recruitment, learning and development, and employee engagement, this…
Explore Roffey Park Institute’s latest white paper, Redefining Failure to Falling Upwards, a compelling and deeply personal exploration of how setbacks can become turning points that inspire growth, transformation, and a renewed sense of purpose in life and work. In a world where careers are rarely linear and change is inevitable, this white paper challenges…
Explore Roffey Park Institute’s latest whitepaper, Collective Resilience, a timely and thought-provoking piece that reimagines how individuals and organisations can adapt, thrive, and grow together in the face of today’s unprecedented challenges. In an era shaped by climate crises, pandemics, technological disruption and shifting social dynamics, resilience is no longer a solitary endeavour. This whitepaper…
5 Key Skills Every Leader Needs In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving workplace, authority alone isn’t enough. The most effective leaders don’t just manage – they inspire, align, and empower through influence. This guide introduces the mindset and core capabilities that turn everyday managers into influential leaders – the kind who lead with clarity, presence and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
