Management Perspectives

If academia learns to treat connection as a discipline, not an afterthought, it can turn its most intangible quality—trust—into its greatest strength. The choice is clear: either humanise leadership now, or risk losing the humanity we claim to nurture.

Mastering the art of people management is an ongoing process that requires continuous learning, self-reflection, and adaptation. Effective people managers must develop strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a deep understanding of their team’s needs and motivations.

Despite lofty promises, COP-29 ended in disappointment, with little progress on climate finance and a stark failure to address the needs of developing nations facing worsening climate crises.

For their part, organisations are waking up to the fact that, if they want to attract the right talent and investment, linking their purpose to sustainability goals is imperative