This Working Paper utilises Grint’s 2008 model of critical, tame and wicked problems to differentiate between the needs and uses for command, management and leadership approaches to the exercise of authority in working with them. The paper suggests that the increasing complexity of the problems leaders in all sectors of society are facing, together with...

In this talk, Samuel Wilson discusses our tendency to focus on the short-term in the context of psychological connectedness, defined as the sense of continuity or connection we experience, or imagine, between our past, present and future selves.

This paper explores the ways in which different conceptions of leadership can contribute to the sustainability of economic productivity, social equity and the natural systems and resources upon which all social and economic development depend. The chapter argues that the “honey bee” approach of critical, transformational leadership is most consistent with sustainability. The paper concludes...

The timing of Barry O’Farrell’s departure, and its aftermath, reveal much about the heavily factionalised NSW Liberal Party.

If the rumours are correct, the federal government is considering a complex but far-reaching change to pension payments WITH THE federal budget looming, Joe Hockey has flagged two possible changes to pensions. The first, raising the age at which individuals become eligible for the age pension to seventy years, has attracted widespread media coverage, in...