The sixth issue of RBV Quarterly brings a fresh perspective to the hidden forces shaping strategic direction, organisational resilience, and leadership culture. It opens with an exploration of how individuals close to power can quietly disrupt cohesion and performance. The following article rethinks CEO decision-making through a legal-philosophical lens, highlighting the need for evolving ethical awareness as companies grow. We then examine how Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership can foster a workplace culture where employees consistently go above and beyond. Additional pieces offer insights into aligning executive compensation with long-term value and preparing for the strategic realities of AI integration. The issue closes with a CEO Insights interview exploring how operational leadership and innovation intersect in high-pressure environments.

This edition features articles from:

Dr S. George Marano, our founder and principal consultant, on The Institutional Blocker.

Dr Mohamad Al-Hakim, our lead consultant for North America, on CEO Leadership Strategy: Adopting a Bad Man’s Approach?

Dr Ashkan Khalili, our head of research, on How to Foster a Culture Where Employees Go Beyond the Call of Duty.

Dr Ilma Daubarienė on How to Design Executive Compensation for Sustainable Growth and Strategic Impact.

Dr Orrin Schwab on The Compelling World of AI.

Our CEO Insights interview was conducted with Jeremy Fewtrell, Commissioner of Fire and Rescue for New South Wales, Australia.

The fifth issue of RBV Quarterly offers a timely exploration of contemporary business challenges and leadership strategies. It begins with a focus on how organisations can remove barriers to growth by reimagining traditional approaches to achieve efficiency and expansion in tandem. The next article applies a Nietzschean lens to business strategy, urging leaders to question outdated norms and test long-standing assumptions. We then explore the role of Emotional Intelligence in enhancing Transformational Leadership, demonstrating how this combination drives discretionary effort and organisational success. Further contributions address the critical role of governance in SMEs, offering practical advice on building effective boards, and examine how leaders can recover from public mistakes with integrity and resilience. The issue concludes with a CEO Insights exchange on how values, resilience, and clarity shape strategic leadership today.

This edition features articles from:

Dr S. George Marano, our founder and principal consultant, on Removing the Barriers to Growth: A Paradigm Shift in the Pursuit of Sustained Competitive Advantage.

Dr Mohamad Al-Hakim, our lead consultant for North America, on How to Strategise with a Hammer.

Dr Ashkan Khalili, our head of research, on Leading with Heart and Vision: How Emotional Intelligence Powers Leadership.

Ashwin Tirodkar on Governance for SMEs: Building Boards, Busting Myths, and Driving Growth.

Dr Stephen Jasper on When You Make a Very Public Mistake.

Our CEO Insights interview featured Professor Shane Geha, Managing Director of EG Advisory.

The fourth issue of RBV Quarterly explores essential themes in strategic management, beginning with the importance of cultivating human capital and understanding its role in long-term organisational success. It then examines the challenges of navigating multigenerational values in the workplace and offers a strategic lens on how interpretation—rather than agreement—can build stronger, more inclusive cultures. The next article highlights the often-overlooked power of the VRIO framework in driving sustainable competitive advantage. Further contributions discuss the practical strategies required to deeply embed organisational values into daily operations and expose the risks associated with passive governance, calling for more active and involved boards. The issue ends with a CEO Insights reflection on leading with authenticity and building culture through strategic clarity.

This edition features articles from:

Dr S. George Marano, our founder and principal consultant, on The Role of Employers in Managing Human Capital for Success.

Dr Mohamad Al-Hakim, our lead consultant for North America, on Talkin’ About My G…G…G…Generation’s Ethics: Strategic Management and Multigenerational Challenges.

Dr Chris Booth, our senior consultant, on VRIO – The Unsung Hero of Strategic Assessment Models; Dr Ashkan Khalili, our head of research, on Crafting a Value-Driven Organisation: Strategies for Deep Embeddedness.

Anter Isaac on Governance or Negligence? Why Passive Boards Destroy Organisations.

Our CEO Insights interview featured Greg Keith, CEO of Grant Thornton Australia.

The third issue of RBV Quarterly presents a rich collection of insights into strategic business management. It opens with a discussion on recalibrating the balance between employee engagement and accountability, offering practical strategies to boost motivation and productivity. The next article explores how inspirational leadership in SMEs drives innovation by fostering supportive, high-trust environments. We then examine a four-cause strategic framework that builds on traditional root cause analysis to provide a deeper lens for organisational problem-solving. Further contributions address the strategic impact of jet lag on business performance and the financial case for supporting travelling employees, as well as a practical guide for newcomers to data analytics, demystifying its methodologies and applications. The issue concludes with a CEO Insights dialogue centred on how a clear vision and adaptable culture support sustained leadership.

This edition features articles from:

Dr S. George Marano, our founder and principal consultant, on Moving the Needle Back: Tough Love and Employee Engagement.

Dr Ashkan Khalili, our head of research, on Inspirational Leaders and SMEs: Six Crucial Drivers for Boosting Innovation.

Dr Mohamad Al-Hakim, our lead consultant for North America, on Beyond Root Cause Analysis: A Four-Cause Strategic Approach; guest contributor.

Dr Stephen Jasper on Treat Your High Flyers Like Olympic Athletes.

Lachlan McKenzie on What is Data Analytics? A New User Guide.

Our CEO Insights interview featured Joseph Rizk AM, CEO and Managing Director of Arab Bank Australia.

The second issue of RBV Quarterly presents a wide-ranging discussion on strategic business management, beginning with a critique of the long-standing disconnect between academia and industry. It calls for meaningful collaboration to bridge this divide and unlock the potential of applied knowledge. The next article explores the integration of artificial intelligence into strategy creation, emphasising that while AI can enhance decision-making, it cannot replace the intuition and judgment of human strategists. We then turn to the dynamics of business growth, examining how firms evolve through different phases and the strategic adjustments each stage demands. Further contributions explore the foundations of integrity-based corporate cultures and the role of iterative, knowledge-sharing conversations in shaping more agile and effective strategies. The issue rounds out with a CEO Insights conversation on adapting leadership to meet market complexity and opportunity.

This edition features articles from:

Dr S. George Marano, our founder and principal consultant, on The Fractured Relationship Between Industry and Academia.

Dr Chris Booth, our senior consultant, on AI and Creating Strategy.

Dr Ashkan Khalili, our head of research, on Strategic Evolution in Business: Navigating the Growth Journey.

Dr Kingsley Jones on What Defines a Corporate Culture of Integrity?

Dr Arthur Shelley on Strategy Creation Through Iterative Knowledge Conversations.

Our CEO Insights interview featured John Startari, CEO of Optimus Group Australia.

The first issue of RBV Quarterly sets the stage for our ongoing exploration of strategy, innovation, and organisational resilience. It opens with a foundational piece unpacking the essence of strategy and its practical application in achieving long-term competitive advantage. The next article explores the opportunities and limitations of AI in business research, especially as tools like ChatGPT reshape how we process data and make decisions. We then examine the central role of innovation in 21st-century strategy, highlighting the distinctions between sustaining, breakthrough, and disruptive innovation. Further contributions address the growing communication divide between marketers and IT professionals, the strategic importance of organisational culture through the Competing Values Framework, the overlooked impact of jet lag on executive performance, and actionable strategies for managing post-COVID-19 supply chain uncertainty.

This edition features articles from:

Dr S. George Marano, our founder and principal consultant, on What is Strategy?

Professor Zu’bi Al-Zu’bi, our senior consultant, on What Will Business Research Look Like in the Age of ChatGPT?

Dr Chris Booth, our senior consultant, on Innovation – Let’s Consider What That Means in 21st Century Strategy.

Professor Siva Muthaly, our head of marketing, on Losing Marketers in the “Minefield of Technical Jargon”.

Dr Ashkan Khalili, our head of research, on Unleashing Organisational Potential: The Importance of the Competing Values Framework.

Dr Stephen Jasper on Performance and Jetlag: An Issue That Has Been Flying Under the Radar.

Dr Michael Wang on Coping with Supply Chain Uncertainty Post-COVID-19.