The Centre for Strategic Leadership undertakes research projects which are funded by the University of Edinburgh, research councils, and external organisation-commissioned research funded by members of business and government organisations. We also offer advice and consultancy services to a variety of sectors including industry, non-profits, and government.

Current projects

Interorganisational and Intersectoral Responses to Covid-19

This database is a repository of intersectoral and interorganisational collaborations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leadership and Strategic Change

Professor John Amis' work involves spending extended periods of close engagement with organisations to understand the ways in which strategic change processes are formulated and implemented.

Leadership Development: Developing the Strategic Mindset

Professor Susan Murphy is currently engaged in three research areas on leadership and the leadership development process.

Processes of Entrepreneurial Research

Professor Richard Harrison is currently engaged in three research programmes on leadership and entrepreneurial processes.

Publications

Highlighted publications by Centre members including a study on the sociology or organisational knowledge and inequality in organisational contexts.