Long-form perspectives on leadership, organisational transformation and systems change

Inquiries is Bramble’s quarterly exploration of leadership and organisational transformation in a changing world. Through essays and reflections, we examine how leaders make sense of complexity, navigate competing realities and exercise systems leadership in the midst of social, technological and ecological change. These inquiries are written for senior leaders who want to think more clearly about the systems they are shaping – and the ones shaping them in return.

The Dissonance Dividend
Julian Thompson Julian Thompson

The Dissonance Dividend

When our assumptions wobble, we often rush to restore certainty. This essay explores the Dissonance Dividend – the unexpected value that can emerge when leaders learn to stay with discomfort rather than smooth it away.

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The Case for Alternative Intelligence
Tim Frost Tim Frost

The Case for Alternative Intelligence

What might happen if we let artificial intelligence (AI) become the dominant intelligence in organisations? Are we sleepwalking into letting other forms of intelligence atrophy at the exact moment our teams and organisations need them most?

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