Written by Ben Baginsky, Programme Director When you are presented with a complex challenge, what is your first response? Are you more likely to reach for a phone, a pen, or a computer? We each have preferred ways of receiving information, processing information, and communicating information. Some of us prefer to talk a problem…
Organisational Values is a practical white paper that explores how values influence organisational culture, leadership behaviour and everyday decision-making at work. In today’s complex and fast-changing environments, organisations face growing pressure to adapt while maintaining trust and credibility. As a result, this paper makes a clear argument: organisational values are not just words on a…
Construction Sector Insights Roffey Park 2025 is an essential examination of the UK construction sector in 2025, focusing on the people and leadership aspects required to navigate a period of significant change. In an environment driven by the UK government’s £725 billion 10-year strategy aimed at economic growth, regional rebalancing, and the net-zero transition ,…
Housing Sector Insights Roffey Park 2025: Building a Resilient Future is an essential examination of the UK housing and construction sector at a critical juncture in 2025. In an environment driven by the Labour government’s commitment of over £39 billion to social and affordable housing and the national target of 1.5 million new homes by…
Developing Collective Leadership to Support Collaboration: A Case Study in Clinical Education in UK Healthcare, is an insightful examination of how a collective leadership approach can break down institutional silos and improve interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. In an era where healthcare teams are under pressure to deliver more services with tighter budgets, this white paper…
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…
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…
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…
This paper looks at inclusive workplaces (IW) – organisations where people can be themselves, feel they belong and fully contribute. We want to find out more about the drivers and the barriers decision makers face as they attempt to shape more inclusive workplaces. We also explore the role of metrics, their potential and limitations, in…
