The Debate Club
Delivering Strategic Plans: Why Culture, Clarity and Ownership Matter
When I wrote Euro University of Bahrain’s five-year strategic plan, that was the easy part. Knowing what you want to
How do you navigate complex and uncertain problems?
In leadership and research, the toughest challenges rarely have straightforward solutions. Often, you don’t have all the data and the
To be, To Do and To Want
A few evenings ago, I found myself in a surprisingly deep conversation with my 11-year-old, trying to explain the verb
The Human Edge: Why Personalised Mentorship is the Future of Learning
In a world increasingly driven by algorithms and automated processes, it’s easy to believe that efficiency alone is the key
Teaching in 2025: Why Human Connection Still Matters Most
Last week I had the privilege of attending Bahrain Polytechnic’s Teaching and Learning 2025 conference. The theme — “Can AI
In a world where machines think faster than us, what gives humans their true edge?
During a quiet moment of reflection, sparked by a conversation with an AI agent, I found myself pondering a profound
Simon Sinek said “You can’t scale special”
It’s a warning that feels especially relevant in education. The pressure to grow quickly — to scale — can often
Some of the most impactful leaders I’ve seen in higher education aren’t the loudest ones
The visionary often gets the spotlight: bold ideas, big statements, sweeping ambition. But meaningful, lasting change? It often comes from
