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Free guides you can use this week.

Short, practical and private. Each one starts from a real situation and ends with something you can do.

FOR CURRENT AND SENIOR LEADERS

The Four Walls of Leadership

A 15-minute private reflection on what the role is changing about your relationships, honesty, performance and values.

FOR LEADERS MAKING DECISIONS THAT AFFECT PEOPLE

The Human First Decision Test

Four questions to ask before a decision with a human cost: People, Purpose, Fairness and Consequence.

FOR PHD AND DBA RESEARCHERS

The 63 Comments

A five-step way back into the supervisor feedback you’ve been avoiding.

FOR ASPIRING LEADERS

Seen and Ready

A 10-question check that shows whether the people deciding your promotion can see your readiness.

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Behind the Metrics: The Human First Academic 2027

Our first research report, free with email sign-up from May–June 2027.