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Episode 72 - Harnessing emergence Part 2 56:52

3d ago56:52

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Podcast Episode Summary: Emergence in Strategy and Innovation (Part 2) In this second episode of our two-part series on the concept of emergence, Chris and Gareth delve into how emergence impacts strategy and innovation. The episode begins with a recap of our previous discussion, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the need for a clear pu…

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Episode 71 - Harnessing the power of emergence 1:02:35

11d ago1:02:35

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"Often in complexity, there isn't a right answer. You are not trying to find efficiency, you're trying to find effectiveness!" In this week's episode, Chris and Gareth delve into the concept of emergence and its profound impact on strategy and innovation. The discussion begins with trying to find a definition of emergence, explaining how complex sy…

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Episode 8 - Adaptive Teams and Pirates 46:00

13d ago46:00

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In this episode, Chris interviews Gareth about his time conducting counter-piracy operations and uses this as a way of exploring what makes teams adaptable when faced with uncertainty and when under pressure.De către Battling With Business

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Episode 70 - The problem with miltary procurement 1:06:48

17d ago1:06:48

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In this week's podcast episode, hosts Chris and Gareth delve into the intricacies of military procurement, particularly focusing on why the British military faces significant challenges in this area compared to managing complex operations overseas. Gareth sheds light on the complexities of large procurement programmes, which involve managing risks,…

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Episode 69 - Influencers #11 - Brigadier Billy Mitchell 58:30

24d ago58:30

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In this episode of "Battling with Business," Chris and Gareth explore Brigadier Billy Mitchell, a controversial figure in the history of US airpower and naval warfare. As part of their "Influencer episodes" series, they analyse Mitchell's pioneering yet often contentious approach to military innovation and how his vision for airpower shaped modern …

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Episode 68 - Political Leadership and innovation with Rob Murray 1:14:40

1M ago1:14:40

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In this week's episode, Chris and Gareth sit down with Rob Murray, a seasoned expert in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, who has held significant roles including former head of innovation for NATO, lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, and now Chief Innovation Officer at Saab, as well as a non-residential member of the Atlantic Counc…

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Episode 67 - Strategy part II - Why strategy goes wrong! 1:09:40

1M ago1:09:40

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In this week's instalment of "Battling with Business," hosts Chris and Gareth delve deep into the intricate world of strategy, continuing their two-part series with an insightful exploration of why strategies often veer off course. Through candid discussion, they dissect six common pitfalls that plague strategic planning, shedding light on the unde…

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Episode 66 - Getting strategy right- Strategy Part I - Getting strategy right ? 58:40

1M ago58:40

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In this week's installment of 'Battling with Business,' Chris and Gareth embark on a journey through the labyrinth of strategic planning in the first of two episodes all about Strategy right. They kick off by dissecting the fundamental disparity between strategy and tactics, laying the groundwork for understanding the strategic landscape. Diving de…

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Episode 65 - Influencers #10 - Taylor Swift 1:14:09

2M ago1:14:09

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In the latest episode of "Battling with Business," hosts Chris and Gareth delve into the captivating world of Taylor Swift, dissecting her immense influence and the multifaceted power she commands across various spheres. Taylor Swift, a global icon, serves as a case study for understanding contemporary leadership, followership, management, and cult…

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Episode 64 - How to be a fighter pilot with Paul Tremeling 1:06:35

2M ago1:06:35

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In episode 64 of "Battling with Business," hosts Chris and Gareth dive into the exhilarating world of fast jets with special guest Paul Tremelling, a former Royal Navy Harrier and F18A Super Hornet Pilot and author of the acclaimed book 'How to be a Fighter Pilot.' The conversation delves deep into the intricate balance between leadership, risk man…

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Episode 63 - The Value of sales and sales training with Tom Mallens 55:32

2M ago55:32

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Whilst Chris was away on a business trip, Gareth sits down with Tom Mallens, a seasoned Sales Training Director at Sandler, a global Sales and management training company, to delve into the intricacies of sales, training, and organisational success. The conversation begins with an exploration of the fundamental role that sales play within any organ…

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Episode 62 - The five dysfunctions of management books 1:11:02

2M ago1:11:02

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In this latest episode, Chris and Gareth build on their recent exploration of the book 5 Dysfunctions of a team and delve into the world of management books more generally. They navigate the dual nature of these books, highlighting their invaluable insights while cautioning against the trap of blind adherence. Chris and Gareth astutely observe how …

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Episode 61 - Influencers #9 - Carl von Clausewitz 1:28:03

3M ago1:28:03

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In this insightful podcast episode, Chris and Gareth embark on a journey through the seminal work "On War" by Carl von Clausewitz. Gareth, having delved deep into the book, guides Chris and listeners through its profound insights and enduring relevance. The episode commences with Gareth shedding light on the origins of the book and delving into Cla…

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Bonus Episode #3 - TBD Tech Conference Speech - Why I'm a Cynical Optimist 16:35

3M ago16:35

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This Bonus Episode is a speech Gareth recently gave at the wonderful tech conference, Technolog, Behaviour, Data (TBD). The theme of this year's conference was 'Facias' and so Gareth decided to talk about hiding behind the faceless sacity of social media. The speech was called 'Why I'm a Cynical Optimist.'…

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Episode 60 - We've read 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team' so you don't have to 1:27:04

3M ago1:27:04

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In this week's episode, Chris discusses a book that he has just re-read (for the fifth time!) in preparation for his team off-site meeting. The book is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. This is one of those management books that should be on all aspiring leaders' and managers' bookshelves. Chris explains the concept of this parab…

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Episode 59 - Small team Leadership with Waitman Beorn Part II 52:32

3M ago52:32

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In the second part of our discussion with Waitman Wade Beorn, a veteran of the first squadron of the 10th United States Cavalry Regiment, we learn more about his time as an M1 Abrahams commander and we reflect further on the skills required to successfully lead small teams. We explore with Waitman how he and the other members of the team adjusted t…

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Episode 58 - Leadership lessons from a tank commander with Waitman Beorn 44:10

3M ago44:10

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In this week’s episode we welcome back Waitman Wade Beorn, this time not wearing a historian’s hat, but instead a very natty stetson reflecting his time as a US Army Cavalry officer, commanding an M1 Abraham main battle tank. We explore with him the complexities of commanding a small team whilst also having to manage a much broader and fast-paced b…

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Episode 57 - Influencers #7 - Elon Musk 1:28:10

4M ago1:28:10

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In the latest of our Influencers episodes, Chris and Gareth discuss one of the most influential people of our time, Elon Musk. A hugely successful serial entrepreneur who has shifted the whole world’s view on many of the most prescient issues. From normalising the adoption of electric cars, to greatly reducing the cost of space travel by orders of …

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Episode 56 - A Deep Dive into Measuring Performance and Effect 1:14:53

4M ago1:14:53

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In this thought-provoking episode of the innovative business podcast, Battling with Business, former Royal Marines Officer, Gareth Tennant, and Product Manager, Chris Kitchener, stimulate a rich discussion about the critical aspect of measuring success. The episode starts by exploring the triad of effect, performance, and activity, highlighting the…

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Episode 55 - How do you learn to lead? Insights from the Centre for Army Leadership Centre with Lt Col Dean Canham OBE 1:10:58

4M ago1:10:58

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The British Army requires the highest standards of leadership. It is a core function of the institution and a fundamental component of fighting power. Their leadership philosophy is values-based, motivated not by self-interest but in the service of others. To find out more Gareth and Chris head to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to explore the…

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Episode 54 - Dilemmas and moral hazard 1:06:56

4M ago1:06:56

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After an intriguing question posed by Chris's son, Gareth and Chris decide to explore the concept of dilemmas. Throughout the episode, they seek to answer questions such as; What is a dilemma and can they be positive? What's the difference between a dilemma and an integrity test? Should you work at weekends? And when is it acceptable to break the r…

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Episode 53 - Influencers #7 - Charles de Gaulle - Part2 43:38

5M ago43:38

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In the second part of this Influencers, we look at why Charles De Gaulle was ultimately successful in his battle to become the leader of free France over his rival Henri Giraud', his 'difficult' relationship with other Allied leaders, and his post-war influence on France, Europe, and the world.De către Battling With Business

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Episode 52 - Influencers #7 - Charles de Gaulle - Part 1 1:12:03

5M ago1:12:03

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In the first Influencers episode of the year, Chris and Gareth discuss Charles De Gaul and his amazing journey from private soldier and war hero to becoming the head of the 5th French Republic. On the way, they discuss the impact of his time in captivity as a German prisoner of war and the role his resolute devotion to France had on his success. Ho…

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Episode 51 - New Years Special - A year of Battling with Business 1:16:48

5M ago1:16:48

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In this New Years special Chris and Gareth review the first year of the podcast discussing their favourite episodes, notable guests and the most interesting insights. We reviewed Ian Peggs episode on the role of Chaplains, Joe Browns contributions on Leadership and mentoring, Mark McGraths insights on the OODA loop as well as the contributions from…

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Episode 50 - The Christmas Special - Chris and Gareth’s personal journeys that led them to the Podcast 1:08:06

5M ago1:08:06

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Gareth and Chris thought that the end of the year might be a good time to reevaluate why they do the podcast and explore a little bit more about each of their own personal journeys that has led them to being self-confessed Leadership, Management and Strategy nerds. Gareth talks about process of becoming a Royal Marine Commando. Chris describes his …

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Episode 49 - OODA with Mark McGrath 1:10:25

6M ago1:10:25

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In this episode, Chris and Gareth are delighted to be joined by Mark McGrath the Chief Operating Officer of AGLX and co-host of the 'No Way Out' Podcast. As a US Marines Officer, economist, and expert on the works of John Boyd, Mark is the perfect guest to help the Battling with Business team really get to grips with the concept of the OODA Loop.…

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Episode 48 - Influencers #6 - David Sterling & Paddy Mayne - The founders the SAS 1:16:22

6M ago1:16:22

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The Special Air Service (SAS) is on of the most infamous and yet mysterious Special Forces Units in the world. It all started as a ruse to convince the enemy that the British has considerable Airborne fighting power in the Northern Deserts of North Africa in the Second World War. Several tenacious, bright and arguably slightly unhinged men set out …

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Episode 47- The Gardener of Lashkar Gar - with Defence Editor of The Times, Larisa Brown 50:17

6M ago50:17

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In this episode we have the privilege to be joined by the award winning journalist and Defence Editor of 'The Times', Larisa Brown. We discuss her new book The Gardener of Lashkar Gah: The Afghans who risked everything to fight the Taliban. This book explores the courage of the people of Afghanistan who risked everything to work with British Soldie…

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Episode 46 - The Starfish & The Spider and the power of decentralised networks 1:01:43

6M ago1:01:43

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In this episode we look at the concepts from the Book The Starfish and the Spider by Ori Brafman and Rod Beckstrom. We discuss the benefits and disadvantages of decentralisation. Using the analogy of the Starfish as a decentralised and self-healing system and the Spider as a centralised system, the book introduces the contrasting characteristics be…

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Episode 45 - Lessons in stress management from Bomber Command with Mary Brazier 1:02:29

7M ago1:02:29

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Mary is both a historian and senior manager. She is currently researching the lengths the RAF went to to protect Bomber Crews from the stresses of a very new type of warfare - strategic bombing. In the episode, we discuss how to identify mental stress and mental fatigue, prevention vs cure, and the meaning of resilience. Join us as we learn about t…

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Episode 44 - Influencers #5 - Dolly Parton 1:00:13

7M ago1:00:13

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Perhaps a surprising choice for this Podcast, what could a country & western singer possibly teach us about business, leadership, or decision-making? Turn out, quite a lot. Listen to Gareth and Chris explore the remarkable life of one of America's most beloved singers. From her humble routes, she set out to be successful. As a musician, businesswom…

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Episode 43 - Why people do bad things: Exploring the systemic and institutional failures that led to the Holocaust with Dr. Waitman Beorn 1:11:01

7M ago1:11:01

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In this episode, we are privileged to be joined by Dr. Waitman Wade Beorn. He is an author and historian and one of the preeminent academic experts on the Holocaust and the events that led up to the most heinous and barbaric episodes in human history. He is also a previous Tank Commander from the US Cavalry and as such has a tactical appreciation o…

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Episode 42 - How to get people dancing; first followers and loyal dissent 1:07:59

7M ago1:07:59

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After a party at Chris's house, he pushed the emergency podcast button to ask why he couldn't get anyone dancing? We explore the concept of the first follwer and the power they have in driving group behaviours. The conversation moves on to wider group dynamics, group-think, and the idea of loyal dissent. We discuss the conditions required to allow …

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Episode 41 - The Loneliness of Command 1:01:33

8M ago1:01:33

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When leaders feel that the decisions they need to make isolate them from their teams or even their superiors, they can feel the stress and pressure of their position. In this episode, Chris and Gareth share their experiences of feeling the loneliness of command and explore why this happens. Emotional stress is normal, but there are things that can …

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Episode 40 - The Influencers #4 - Erwin Rommel, ’The Desert Fox’ - Part 2 50:53

8M ago50:53

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Johannes Erwin Rommel, 'The Desert Fox' was a German Field Marshal during the Second World War. Perhaps no other military leader came out of the war with a greater reputation. In this 2-part Influencers episode, Chris and Gareth explore how the legacy of Rommel has endured. Was he a genius or is he over-rated? And why does the myth of the ‘Good Ger…

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Episode 39 - The Influencers #4 - Erwin Rommel, ’The Desert Fox’ - Part 1 40:51

8M ago40:51

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Johannes Erwin Rommel, 'The Desert Fox' was a German Field Marshal during the Second World War. Perhaps no other military leader came out of the war with a greater reputation. In this 2-part Influencers episode, Chris and Gareth explore how the legacy of Rommel has endured. Was he a genius or is he over-rated? And why does the myth of the ‘Good Ger…

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Episode 38 - Battling with VUCA. Making sense of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity 1:03:42

8M ago1:03:42

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VUCA, a term that originates from US Army thinking around the dynamic and dangerous conditions of contemporary warfare, that bleeds across into the corporate lexicon. But what is it and what can we do about it? In this episode, Gareth breaks down each of the constituent parts of what makes things VUCA, and then in discussion with Chris, they try to…

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Episode 37 - Do you want to play a game? 1:06:47

8M ago1:06:47

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Chris and Gareth introduce games that they have each run with corporate participants. Both games are quite different and as a result, engender different experiences, emotional responses, and lessons. Over the course of the episode, they discuss the specifics of the workshops they've run using these games as well as the wider value of games and thes…

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Episode 36 - Leading teams through transformation and the power of external perspectives with Pia Wendell 1:00:51

8M ago1:00:51

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Gareth and Chris are delighted to be joined by Pia Wendelbo an experienced mentor and business coach from 'Scandinavian Change Agents'. Between them, they explore the value of having external advisors within organizations, especially within the C-Suite. Begging the question 'who mentors the people at the top? The conversation also covers change and…

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Episode 35 - The Influencers #3 - John Boyd, the greatest strategist since Sun Tzu 59:46

9M ago59:46

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Once again we deep dive into the life of an individual who has changed the way we think about the world. Col John Boyd is the creator of the infamous 'OODA loop' as well as many other concepts that have changed our perceptions of strategy. In the discussion, we try to untangle myth from reality, tackle misconceptions of the OODA loop, and chat abou…

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Episode 34 - Lie, damned lies, and Deception! 1:02:11

9M ago1:02:11

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Chris and Gareth explore the difficult subject of Mis, Dis, and Mal information. trying to work out when, if ever, it's appropriate for a leader to mislead people or hide things. They also discuss the difference between honesty and transparency, how to capture the narrative, and how to lead people in an ever more polarised world.…

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Episode 33 - Decision making lessons from J Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project 59:30

9M ago59:30

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Having just come back from a screening of the Christopher Nolan film, Oppenheimer, Chris and Gareth discuss what we might learn from such a profound and important moment in our collective history. From project management, through to leading teams on morally difficult tasks. Gareth discusses leading teams in Combat and they both try to understand wh…

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Episode 32 - The Leadership role of Chaplains with Ian Pegg 59:12

9M ago59:12

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In this episode we are joined by Ian Pegg, a senior manager in his own right, but also a historian who has focused on the role of the Chaplain during the Second World War. We talk about the surprising role chaplains have on Unit cohesion and explore the need for soft skills in Leadership that they often fulfill. Is this a gap in the civilian workpl…

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Bonus Episode 2 - Human Machine Teaming and the future of military collaboration 11:45

10M ago11:45

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In the second of our bonus episodes Gareth has recorded an essay he wrote for Karve International on the lesson we can learn from the current conflict in Ukraine on the role of Human Machine Teaming and the future of military collaboration.De către Battling With Business

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Episode 31 - Influencers #2 - Leonard Cheshire 1:19:28

10M ago1:19:28

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There are few people who achieve greatness and leave a lasting impression on the world after they die. To do it twice in two completely unrelated fields is truly remarkable. Leonard Cheshire, a decorated pilot, commander, philanthropist, and charity worker. In the second of our Influencers series, we try to unpack the extraordinary life of Leonard …

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Episode 30 - Why teams don’t work - Hubris and humility with Douglas Waterfall 1:01:32

10M ago1:01:32

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In the second of our chats with Douglas, we discuss the difference between the visionary leaders that change the world and the mavericks that break things and people. We discuss the Ocean Gate disaster and examples from our own career where arrogance and exceptionalism have led to poor outcomes.De către Battling With Business

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Episode 29 - Why teams work - cross functional communications with Douglas Waterfall 1:01:43

10M ago1:01:43

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In this episode, we chat with Douglas Waterfall about the concept of technical debt and why software engineers may have a different perspective from project managers. We explore why some teams can build shared consciousness and cohesion whilst others don't and what this can mean for strategy.De către Battling With Business

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Episode 28 - Resilience, stress and adaptive organisations 1:08:11

10M ago1:08:11

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We discuss the symbiosis between individual and collective resilience. Gareth and Chris both open up about their own personal struggles and use these to explore resilience and the ability to withstand and endure stress without becoming damaged. This is a leadership challenge that applies to the military, business and every day aspects of life.…

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Episode 27 - Influencers #1 - Steve Jobs 1:23:53

11M ago1:23:53

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In the first of our Influencers series, we explore the man, the legend, that was Steve Jobs. Co-Founder of Apple, Chairman of Pixar, Inventor, investor and business magnate. There's no doubt that he was successful. But what lessons are there that we can learn?De către Battling With Business

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Episode 26 - The influencers, hero’s and the Sandhurst Capbadge 1:02:54

11M ago1:02:54

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----more----In this episode, Chris and Gareth introduce a new approach, once a month we will take a close look at a particular individual who is or has been influential. Whilst describing this, we also discuss the role of Heros, the survivor bias, and the role of the Sandhust Capbadge.De către Battling With Business

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