Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!
Sian Harrington
No Silver Bullet: Debunking the Quick Fix In Leadership with Steve Hearsum
48 minutes Posted Oct 21, 2024 at 7:00 am.
Introduction
Quick Fix Obsession
Leadership's Need for Certainty
The Problem with Performative Leadership Development
Grinders, Minders and Finders in Consulting
HR's Role and Challenges
The Importance of Reflexivity and Critical
Market Managerialism and Organisational Power Structures
The Role of AI in Organisations
Closing Thoughts: Embrace Complexity
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In this episode of Work’s Not Working, Siân Harrington sits down with Steve Hearsum to debunk one of the most seductive myths in leadership and organisational change – the myth of the "silver bullet." From tales of vampires and werewolves to the Lone Ranger’s legendary single shot, Steve uses storytelling to explore why leaders are so often tempted by the idea that a single, magical solution can solve their organisation’s most complex problems. Steve takes aim at quick fixes, challenging the ...