an online book by David Gurteen
In this chapter, I introduce the concept of Conversational Leadership.Conversational leadership takes root when leaders see their organizations as dynamic webs of conversation and consider conversation as a core process for effecting positive systemic change.
Taking a strategic approach to this core process can not only grow intellectual and social capital, but also provide a collaborative advantage in our increasingly networked world.
We live in a world shaped by rapid change and growing complexity. Traditional leadership models often fall short in helping us respond wisely and collectively. Conversational Leadership offers a practical approach to leadership, initiating the kinds of conversations that help us make sense, act together, and adapt. Continue reading Introduction: Conversational Leadership Conversational Leadership
Knowledge Management helps organisations organise and share what they know. Yet information alone does not guide judgement when uncertainty, disagreement, and risk are present. Conversational Leadership builds on KM by strengthening how people think, reason, and act together when knowledge by itself is not enough. Continue reading Conversational Leadership — Beyond Knowledge Management Why Knowledge Management is not enough
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations handle information and knowledge. Many assume it simply replaces traditional Knowledge Management systems and solves the problem. The real challenge, however, is how we think, decide, and act together with AI, which is where Conversational Leadership becomes essential. Continue reading Conversational Leadership in the Age of AI How we think, decide, and act together with intelligent systems
