Which philosopher would you take out for a drink
If you were to take a philosopher to the pub, who would you choose? Dominic explores this question in his latest video on what philosophy can teach us about being a better leader.
Videos
A leadership compass for dangerous times
There are certain places where science can’t go, and that’s where the compass of philosophy can help us flourish.
What Aristotle teaches us about leadership
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period. What can we learn about leadership from this fascinating philosopher of Ancient Greece?
Leadership, Friedrich Nietzsche Style
Friedrich Nietzsche, the philosopher who is outrageous and in your face, a reason to be wary of him but crucially, also a reason to respect him.
Strategy execution seen from above and below
Strategy can be viewed from two perspectives – above (by those setting direction from the top), and below (by those living the day to day challenge of delivering value). Dominic explores this topic in his talk on strategy execution.
How can your organisation avoid a midlife crisis
Executives can avert the seemingly inevitable decline of many mature corporations by viewing their organization as a portfolio of business opportunities at various life cycle stages.
Surviving turbulence – who wins
Who wins and who loses when the business world faces turbulent times? Dominic Houlder and Nandu Nandkishore explore the secrets of success.
Did the crisis kill innovation?
A lot of people ask, “is innovation dead in the current crisis?” In this video, Dominic looks into whether innovation opportunities still exist and are worth acting on in a time of crisis.
Strategy execution challenges
Dominic gets to the root of one of the main challenges of strategy execution and how the reasons for our success in the past, may very well be the reasons for our failure in the future.
Four dimensions to great strategy execution
Dominic discusses the four dimensions to great strategy execution: performance commitment, alignment, collaboration, and adaptation.
Decision making in a VUCA world
How do we make decisions and formulate a strategy in a VUCA world? VUCA stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.
The agility loop
How can we remain agile and focused in decision making execution? Explore this topic entitled ‘The agility loop’ with Dominic Houlder and David Lewis.
Next generation leadership
A major objective of our leadership program is for you to become a trusted advisor to your clients. This is what next generation leadership is all about.
Professional services firms – from experts, to advisors
Clients are asking what do we have to do to survive the current crisis and come out stronger.
Commitments vs convictions
What do we stand for? Why are we doing this? What is our conviction? Dominic explores these questions in this video on commitments vs convictions.
6 strategy execution myths
There’s a lot of confusion around what strategy execution is, and what it is not. In this video, Dominic clears up some of the myths about strategy execution.
Leading through a pandemic
Dominic and his colleagues explore the upside of pestilence and how the virus will humanise your organisation.
Business strategy
A video series by Dominic Houlder on the fundamentals of business strategy.
Strategic management
A video series by Dominic Houlder on Strategic Management covering four topics.
Overcoming the knowing-doing gap
I know what needs to be done, but will I do it? I understand, but do I care? In this video Dominic explores the knowing-doing gap.
The key to unlocking your client’s strategy
Trusted advisors have 3 defining characteristics which Dominic explores in this video on unlocking your client’s strategy.
Why medium term planning works
While managers focus on short-term results and leaders evangelize about the long-term future, the medium-term is all but forgotten. And yet, the medium-term is where companies are shaped.
Closing the knowing doing gap
Dominic teaches about closing the gap between knowing something, and doing something about it.
Dominic Houlder teaching Sloan fellows at LBS
Dominic teaches Sloan fellows at London Business School.
Execution advantage
Dominic talks to his former London Business School students about strategy and execution advantage.
Dominic Houlder 2016 Sloan Summit
Dominic Houlder speaking at the 2016 Sloan Summit at London Business School.