The importance of philosophy and deep thinking for practical professions.
Professor Andrey Pavlov, Professor of Strategy and Performance, explores how venturing beyond conventional wisdom and questioning ingrained assumptions empowers us to cut through informational noise, revealing underlying assumptions that shape our worldviews.
The practice of philosophy nurtures clear, rigorous thinking and equips us with the tools to communicate complex ideas succinctly. Its ethical dimension guides those grappling with moral dilemmas or considering the societal impacts of their decisions. The argument analysis and critical thinking skills honed through philosophical inquiry are invaluable for resolving disputes with teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
The webinar discusses how deep-thinking acts as a catalyst for framing and reframing problems, sparking innovative, powerful, and nuanced solutions. But this conversation isn't just professional – philosophical inquiry offers a wealth of personal rewards, fostering a calm, more grounded mindset and encouraging decisions and actions that lead to a fulfilling life.
Speaker
Professor Andrey Pavlov - Professor of Strategy and Performance at Cranfield School of Management. Andrey works on advancing a complex systems view of strategy and performance - the idea that improving the performance of organisations is an ongoing emergent process, which is inseparable from understanding the organizations themselves, their environment, and their historical and social context. Andrey's research aims to help leaders and managers act with intention in organizations that are explicitly understood to be complex and dynamic social systems.
