Distinguished Lecture Series

The DLS

"Middlesex University’s Distinguished Lecture Series stimulates, challenges and raises our gaze across many of the big picture issues facing our society. Looking at the past, present and future of key areas in business, public policy, technology and learning, these events not only deepen our knowledge and understanding, but they seek to inspire and engage us as free thinkers and contributors. It is the opportunity for iterative engagement, reflection and fun that makes these talks so powerful, pleasurable and beneficial for everyone who decides to attend."

DLS Convener Tim Evans, Professor of Business and Political Economy.

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How to Navigate Uncertainty in Leadership

Speaker: Dr Robin Bagchi

Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2024, 18:00-19:30

Biography: Dr Robin Bagchi, CFA

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Robin specialises in leadership dynamics, uniquely blending over three decades of transformative leadership experience with academic research in leadership psychology. His career began at Goldman Sachs, progressing through senior roles in investment banking, private markets, and venture capital across London and New York, including positions as CEO and Chairman. Robin’s academic journey is marked by a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and law degrees from the London School of Economics and Harvard Law School, where he was a Fulbright Scholar. He also holds a PhD in Leadership Psychology from City, University of London, reflecting his deep commitment to understanding the complexities of leadership behaviour and performance.

This multidisciplinary academic background, coupled with a diverse professional trajectory, equips Robin with a comprehensive understanding of the complex challenges contemporary leaders face, enabling him to develop and implement innovative leadership practices. He possesses deep expertise in integrating self-compassion and compassionate leadership practices into organisational cultures. He underscores their vital role in enhancing psychological safety and resilience, mitigating burnout, navigating uncertainty, and elevating leadership effectiveness. His approach uniquely focuses on fostering a community culture within organisations, where mutual support and empathy lay the foundation, thereby reinforcing collective well-being and adaptability in the face of change. Additionally, Robin's expertise delves into the psychological underpinnings of Founder-Executive relationships and Board-CEO dynamics, offering a nuanced perspective on the interpersonal complexities that characterise leadership and governance in uncertain environments.

Previous speakers

Dan Lewis

Senior Infrastructure Adviser to the Institute of Directors

Claire Fox

Director of the Institute of Ideas

Philip Collins

Chief Leader Writer of The Times

Steve Keen

Head of School of Economics, Politics and History at Kingston University London

Captain Jay Singh-Sohal

Strategic communication and engagement expert

Steve Davies

Head of Education at the Institute of Economic Affairs

Baroness Ruth Hunt

John Grisby

Tim Boughton

Ren Kapur

Stephen Barber

"Middlesex University’s Distinguished Lecture Series stimulates, challenges and raises our gaze across many of the big picture issues facing our society. Looking at the past, present and future of key areas in business, public policy, technology and learning, these events not only deepen our knowledge and understanding, but they seek to inspire and engage us as free thinkers and contributors. It is the opportunity for iterative engagement, reflection and fun that makes these talks so powerful, pleasurable and beneficial for everyone who decides to attend."

DLS Convener Tim Evans, Professor of Business and Political Economy