Victor Reis at Alumni, in this serie of short articles, provides a brief overview of some of the most common and influential theories within leadership.. This time on Sustainable Leadership.

Managing a career transition in a turbulent and uncertain job market can be overwhelming. Fredrik Malmsten, Chartered Occupational Psychologist at Alumni outlines how approaching the transition with a clear understanding of your personal values and utilising effective strategies, you can successfully navigate this process and find a career that aligns with your values and aspirations, and during the process grow and develop as a person.

In today’s online interconnected world we are increasingly exposed to a world full of diversity. We are able to engage and connect with people across the world, across different cultures and social contexts. However, it does not necessarily follow that we as individuals leverage the potential of this great vast expanse of diverse interactions. Technology has made it possible, but evolution operates on a different timescale. Individuals must still learn to interpret and cope with social challenges that come with more diversity.

Many corporate governance codes require an annual board review affecting particularly listed companies. However, research shows that well-run boards take the process of self-evaluation seriously even where it is not mandated. Board reviews examine the workings of a board and its members along with its effectiveness, the quality of its decision making and strategy, and its relationship with owners and executive management. What are the key features of a good board – particularly in today’s politically and economically turbulent business landscape?

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are under increasing pressure to transform in order to remain competitive. This requires strong leadership that can tackle the challenges of disruption head-on. The stakes are high, as businesses must navigate new challenges, such as shifting consumer behaviour, rapidly changing technology, new ways of working and volatile economic conditions.  Fredrik Malmsten, Consultant and Chartered Occupational Psychologist at Alumni discusses some helpful considerations for successful leadership during uncertainty.

Unforeseen risk is a subject of concern for directors and whilst they would love to see into the future, companies will always be challenged by unexpected events. These events always contain elements of both threat and opportunity and a resilient approach to their navigation can have multiple advantages. What more can boards be doing to oversee risk and make the business resilient in the face of unexpected disruption?

The implementation of targets has had minimal impact on diversity over the years, especially when looking beyond gender and race; perhaps it is time for a new approach? Leaders who can build a culture of inclusivity in their business can create organic change and build an environment where different voices and perspectives can be heard and made welcome.

FACT: Good leadership makes for good business – But what does a good leader look like? Authoritarian, democratic or delegating, there are almost as many leadership theories as there are leaders; the simple truth is that there is no one right way to lead. How to adapt with different approaches for every situation could be the most important leadership skill to learn.

Recent times have highlighted the importance of workplace wellness and the current geopolitical and economic instabilities have kept it high on the agenda. In this article, we explain why psychological safety is necessary for the highest expression of integrity, innovation, and inclusion; explore the obstacles to creating psychological safety; and show how leaders can overcome these obstacles to boost resilience.

We have interviewed Johan Book, co-founder and advisor with organisation HejEngagemang! working to inspire businesses and individuals on the importance of employee angement and motivation, to create a more successful and healthy worklife.

What happens when the innate traits of leaders conflicts with the dynamic of cohesive teams and how can leadership development mitigate against this? Fredrik Malmsten, Chartered Psychologist at Alumni, outlines the common barriers to creating cohesive leadership teams and how organisations might overcome them.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors are rising up the boardroom agenda, as governments and businesses grow in their commitment to be less impactful on the planet and deliver more equitable societal outcomes. HR professionals can play a pivotal role in helping organisations achieve their ESG goals, whether through simply reflecting the diversity of society itself or committing to the strategic cultural goals of carbon footprint reduction and sustainable business practices.

In the hunt for scarce talent and an eagerness to seal a deal quickly, it can be tempting to settle for establishing a candidate’s skills, abilities, and performance through internal selection processes. However, in many roles leadership potential, business attitude, and cultural compatibility are crucial when it comes to making the right decisions in a hiring process. This article explores how getting a second opinion can make a difference in the recruitment process, avoid bias, and improve employers’ ability to make the right choice.

People—and how we invest in and develop them—will ultimately determine whether organisations thrive or merely survive. This article outlines how some principles of ‘Adaptive Leadership’ can support you to focus your priorities on your most important asset.