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The legacy question leaders aren't asking
The legacy question leaders aren’t asking 

The legacy question leaders aren’t asking 

We measure leaders on short-term metrics and wonder why they think short-term. Fabian Dattner asks…
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“Too Soft to Lead?” Why Empathy Is a Leadership Strength

“Too Soft to Lead?” Why Empathy Is a Leadership Strength

After years of being told she was “too soft” to lead, Karen Foster came to…
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On A Platter – Building Women’s Leadership Capacity at Laureate Education

On A Platter – Building Women’s Leadership Capacity at Laureate Education

How Laureate Education partnered with Dattner Group to strengthen women’s leadership capability across Mexico and…
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From ‘how to kill a great idea’ to ‘how to grow leaders’

From ‘how to kill a great idea’ to ‘how to grow leaders’

A community battery intended to lower bills, improve reliability and support the transition to clean…
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What International Women’s Day Reveals About Leadership

What International Women’s Day Reveals About Leadership

International Women’s Day is a valuable moment for reflection, but advancing women’s leadership requires sustained,…
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Leading with Values: A Conversation with Adele Rohde

Leading with Values: A Conversation with Adele Rohde

In this reflective conversation, Adele Rohde shares how she leads with values, navigates complexity, and…
From evidence to ownership

From evidence to ownership

Many organisations have extensive insight into their culture, yet change remains difficult to sustain. This…
Dattner Group’s 2025 round-up of best reads, views and listens.

Dattner Group’s 2025 round-up of best reads, views and listens.

As the year winds down, we asked the Dattner Group team to share the books,…
From Antarctica to Africa – the Homeward Bound Evolution.

From Antarctica to Africa – the Homeward Bound Evolution.

Insights from Day 1 of the HB Tanzania Global Leadership Summit 2025 in Arusha, examining…
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From Being Triggered to Being Intentional: Coaching for Constructive Leadership

From Being Triggered to Being Intentional: Coaching for Constructive Leadership

When leaders learn to pause between trigger and response, culture shifts. Coaching helps transform reactivity…
When Winning Makes You Lose

When Winning Makes You Lose

A deceptively simple dollhouse exercise reveals a powerful truth about leadership, pace and success -…
Alpine Shire Council: Building a Purpose-Led Culture for Change 

Alpine Shire Council: Building a Purpose-Led Culture for Change 

In 2023, Alpine Shire Council entered a period of significant transition. Under the leadership of…