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.
Books: Ted Cadsby (2)
Quotations: Ted Cadsby (2)
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(Public Domain)In-person, 7–11 September 2026, Warbrook House, Hampshire, UK
We are living and working in conditions of uncertainty, complexity, and rapid change. Many leadership approaches still rely on control, expertise, and tools that no longer fit the realities people face.
This week-long immersive workshop brings people together to practise Conversational Leadership as a shared, lived experience. It is not a training course but a space to slow down, think together, and explore how leadership emerges through dialogue, responsibility, and real engagement.