Systems Thinking and Strategy for Leaders with Mike Jones - OrgDev Episode 23

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In the latest episode of the OrgDev Podcast, we were joined by the excellent Mike Jones, founder and director of LBI Consulting. In this brilliant conversation, Mike brings a unique combination of experiences from military leadership and elite sports teams to organisational psychology and systems thinking. Mike unpacks what we so often get wrong about military-style command and control and the critical role of system design in organisational operations.

Mike's journey is remarkable: he enlisted in the army at 16 without any qualifications, taught himself psychology and organizational studies, and became an instructor at Sandhurst. Determined to further his education, he wrote to every University in the UK to find one willing to allow him to formalise his learning.
💼 About our Guest
Mike Jones
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LBI Consulting:
https://lbiconsulting.com/
Mike Jones is the founder and director of LBI Consulting, a firm that integrates organisational psychology, systems thinking, and extensive leadership experience to help organisations navigate complexity. LBI Consulting focuses on developing and aligning strategy, organisational design, and culture based on research and practical solutions.
As a leader, organisational psychologist, and systems thinker, Mike navigates the complexities of contemporary organisations by developing foresight, strategy, and alignment.
Mike's leadership journey includes extensive service in the British Army, where he led troops in challenging environments. His leadership skills earned him a position as an instructor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, a globally renowned institution for leadership training, where he helped shape future military leade

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