The Leadership Growth Cycle
Eight Steps to Cultivating Your Project Management Skills Projects have become an essential...
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Issue: Human Society
The Neuroscience of Success
In the complex world of project management, understanding human behaviour can significantly enhance leadership effectiveness and project outcomes. This paper discusses seven influential theories from cognitive psychology and neuroscience, including Daniel Kahneman’s System 1 and System 2 thinking, Antonio Damasio’s somatic marker hypothesis, Lisa Feldman Barrett’s theory of constructed emotions, Hugo Mercier’s argumentative theory of reasoning, Guy Claxton’s intuitive intelligence, Iain McGilchrist’s divided brain theory, and Daniel Siegel’s concept of mindsight. The paper explores how these theories can be applied to project leadership to optimize decision-making processes and team dynamics.
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A Conversation with Pi
Transcript of a dialogue with Inflection AI’s new chatbot “Pi”, which leads to surprising insights about the role of emotions in human nature.
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From Division to Cooperation
A brief exploration of the roles of narrative, identity, and tribalism in shaping human cooperation and collaboration. By bridging divides and fostering dialogue, we can learn from one another and develop innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.
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75-Year Retrospective
Five lessons from my professional life prompt a research proposal to study the influence of dominant narratives and tribalism in international relations.
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