Henley Business School Leadership, Organisations, Behaviour and Reputation Policy and Practice Series

Overview

The Henley Business School Leadership, Organisations, Behaviour and Reputation (LOBR) Policy and Practice Series is a new initiative designed to connect academic expertise with the pressing policy and organisational challenges faced by leaders in government, business and civil society.

Our mission is to create a collaborative space where research, policy and practice come together for the common good. By convening experts around complex real world problems, we aim to generate fresh perspectives, actionable insights and meaningful impact beyond academia.

The Series runs three times per year. For each session, a senior policy or practice leader is invited to present a significant contemporary challenge - one where academic input has the potential to shape solutions. A select group of Henley Business School academics (up to 24 participants) then work in facilitated breakout groups to reframe the challenge and identify potential pathways forward. Each group's ideas are presented and refined through guided discussion.

Objectives

The Henley Business School LOBR Policy and Practice Series aims to:

• Strengthen engagement between the LOBR community and organisations across civil society, business and government at local, national and international levels.

• Provide a platform for constructive debate and co-creation on the major societal challenges of our time.

• Bridge the gap between academic research and policy or practice needs.

• Align LOBR research priorities with those of external partners to enhance relevance and mutual benefit.

• Identify new opportunities for collaboration and real world impact.

• Support the commitment of both Henley Business School and the University of Reading to responsible leadership by connecting policy, practice and research to address societal issues.

Outputs

Each session results in a summary report capturing the key contributions, alternative framings and proposed avenues for action. These reports will be shared with participants and made available more broadly where appropriate.

Henley Business School LOBR Policy and Practice Chairs

Dr Filipe Morais, Lecturer in Governance

Dr Loua Khalil, Lecturer in Leadership