Ted Cadsby is an author and researcher, writer and speaker on complexity and decision-making.
I don’t know Ted and although he does not use the term Conversational Leadership, he does get close when he talks about Complex Leadership.
He is one of a handful of people who are writing and talking about the power of conversation in a complex world.
What most leaders miss | Ted CadsbyWhat is complex leadership?
It starts by understanding the strengths and vulnerabilities of group dialogue.
It uses this knowledge to leverage cognitive diversity within a group.
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Conversational Leadership Workshop
In-person, 7–11 September 2026
Warbrook House, Hampshire, UK
In-person, 7–11 September 2026
Warbrook House, Hampshire, UK
We are living and working in conditions of uncertainty, complexity, and rapid change. This week-long workshop offers a space to practise Conversational Leadership as a shared, lived experience.