Sir Andrew Likierman, keynote speaker, is Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School. His current research is on the role of judgment in management after he became curious as to why judgment, which is generally highly valued, is not apparently developed or used in management.
Andrew’s vast career has included work in the public and private sectors, as well as in professional life. In the public sector, he was a member of the Cabinet Office Central Policy Review Staff and spent a 10-year period as one of the Managing Directors of the UK Treasury and Head of the UK Government Accountancy Service.
In the private sector, Andrew worked as a management accountant with Tootal Ltd, ran a textile plant in Germany and was Managing Director of the overseas division of Qualitex Ltd, with subsidiaries in France, the US and Malta. He is currently a national independent non-executive director of Times Newspapers Holdings Ltd and the quoted insurance Lloyds underwriter Beazley plc.
In his professional capacity, Andrew has advised the House of Commons Treasury, Employment, Transport and Social Services Select Committees. He is a past President of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and was a member of the Financial Reporting Council.
Andrew Likierman addresses the essential role of judgement in decision-making and its importance in management. This session introduces a framework for integrating critical thinking into decision processes. Participants will learn to assess the reliability of information and individuals while recognising biases. By refining the choice-making process, Andrew provides practical insights that support leaders in making more informed decisions.
Building on the insights from his talk on decision-making frameworks, Andrew Likierman outlines straightforward techniques to enhance judgement through critical thinking. Drawing on his extensive experience across public and private sectors, he offers actionable strategies for identifying reliable data and managing biases. Participants will engage with practical methods for improving decision-making skills, fostering a more thoughtful approach to management. Likierman’s combination of academic knowledge and practical insight provides a solid foundation for understanding judgement in leadership.
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