Instinct messaging

Many leaders and managers believe that their intuition – often described as “gut instinct” - is indispensable when making business decisions. But, while the anecdotes of the likes of Virgin’s Sir Richard Branson, Apple’s Steve Jobs or former GE boss Jack Welch can be compelling, harder evidence is needed. What exactly is intuition, how does it work – and can it be developed?
 

Language does not simply reflect what is going on in organisational life: it also influences what people think and what they do

Linda Holbeche, director of the Holbeche Partnership and visiting professor of HRM/OD at Cass Business School