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Bob Sutton

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Transform workplace culture with Bob Sutton, speaker and organisational psychology expert. Bob works with leaders to scale excellence, foster innovation, and improve employee wellbeing, delivering research-backed insights for clients including Microsoft, McKinsey, and IDEO.

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Renowned organizational psychologist and management professor
Best-selling author of influential business books
Co-founder of Stanford d.school and technology programmes

Bob Sutton is a renowned organisational psychologist, best-selling author, and respected authority on leadership, innovation, and workplace dynamics. With a career spanning over four decades, Bob has become a trusted voice in understanding how organisations can scale effectively, foster creativity, and improve employee well-being. Bob’s research focuses on the challenges faced by leaders in large organisations, particularly in balancing growth, maintaining excellence, and creating environments that inspire innovation and performance. His academic contributions include over 200 articles and case studies, alongside eight influential books that have shaped modern management thinking. Bob has held a longstanding academic role at Stanford University, where he is now Professor Emeritus. He co-founded transformative initiatives such as the Stanford d.school, the Stanford Technology Ventures Program, and the Centre for Work, Technology, and Organisation. His advisory roles with leading organisations like McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, and IDEO further demonstrate his ability to bridge cutting-edge research with practical application. Bob’s contributions have earned numerous accolades, including induction into the Academy of Management Journals Hall of Fame and the prestigious Sumantra Ghoshal Award for relevance in management studies. His work has been featured in globally recognised publications and media, underscoring his impact on both academic and professional audiences. With a unique ability to blend rigorous research with engaging insights, Bob continues to challenge conventional thinking about leadership and organisational effectiveness, offering fresh perspectives that resonate with audiences worldwide.

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How leaders make good actions easy and bad actions hard (The Friction Project)

Bob Sutton delves into the delicate art of reducing workplace friction while preserving productivity and morale. Drawing on extensive research and real-world examples, Sutton explores how organisations can make critical tasks seamless and deter counterproductive behaviours. With practical insights and actionable strategies, this session equips leaders to design systems that balance efficiency with employee well-being, fostering a culture of sustainable success.

Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less

Scaling success is one of the toughest challenges in any organisation, and Bob Sutton offers a roadmap to navigate it effectively. This talk examines the principles of maintaining excellence while growing, avoiding common pitfalls, and creating systems that thrive under pressure. Sutton combines research-backed insights with compelling stories to reveal how leaders can spread best practices without diluting core values.

The Fundamentals of Modern Leadership

What does it take to lead in today’s dynamic and complex workplace? Bob Sutton breaks down the essential qualities of modern leadership, from fostering collaboration to navigating change. Blending academic rigour with real-world examples, he highlights the skills and mindsets leaders need to inspire their teams and drive lasting success. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how to adapt to the challenges of contemporary leadership.

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Book Bob Sutton to inspire your team with transformative insights on leadership, innovation, and workplace dynamics. His expertise will empower you to bridge the gap between knowledge and action, driving meaningful change in your organisation.

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Bob was great, he was so easy to work with and made a real effort to customize his content to our business’ needs. He was accessible, flexible, and spot-on in his delivery.

Microsoft

Bob was fantastic. He has an energy level that is off the charts and backs it up with real passion. He connected with the audience perfectly. The content was interesting to the partners and all the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. He had a real impact on the event.

Better by Design, Better by Design

Bob did an amazing job of reaching our audience by relating personal experiences and examples across various industries that held relevance for an industry that is centuries old and is driven by relationships, new products, news and fun.

Anheuser Busch, Anheuser Busch

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