Lancaster University Management School - 54 Degrees Issue 13

FIFTY FOUR DEGREES | 3 Better off dead? Professor DakshinaDe Silva explains howan artist's death affects their artworks’ value 6 In this issue... 42 Hybrid and remote work in the North of England Hybrid working patterns have become more prevalent during the Covid-19 pandemic, but what will happen to them in the long-term? The Work Foundation's Rebecca Florisson reveals their new research. 4 Keeping it in the family Dr Bingbing Ge looks at the importance of transferring knowledge from one generation of leaders to another in family businesses. 18 Touching encounters in the digital realm Drs Mohammed Cheded and Alex Skandalis examine how we have found new ways to interact in the digital realm. 10 Forecasting for a less wasteful future With every product that goes to market – from fruit & vegetables to aeroplane parts – therewill bewaste, but Professor John Boylan shows how newmethods can improve forecasting. 14 Can the toxicity of masculine leadership be disrupted? Masculine leadership can have negative effects for those exposed to it. Professor David Knights looks at how it can be stopped. Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Dr Wendy Beekes' research into Japanese firms shows issues with transparency affect the bad news disclosures more than the good. 34 Authentic leadership – Panacea or paradox? Is it possible for a leader tobe truly authentic ineverything theydo? DrMarian Iszatt-Whitediscusses problemswithbeing tooauthentic. 26 Saving theworld – environmentally and financially As the world shifts from fossil fuels, Professor Marwan Izzeldin investigates risks to the economy in a greener future. 30 Foreword Professor Angus Laing, Dean of LUMS, prepares for a newacademic year bringing fresh challenges and opportunities. 22 38 Translating inner chatter to a life script Sanjay Rishi discusses how too often we can be carried away by the tide, following the currents and not charting our own path in business or leadership. Senior Leader Apprenticeship Fully-funded* professional development for current and aspiring senior leaders, with optional pathways to an Executive MBA or Masters degree. The apprenticeship leads to a Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership Practice and tuition fees are funded through the Apprenticeship Levy. Find out more: Lancaster.ac.uk/lums/sla *via Apprenticeship Levy “The Senior Leader Apprenticeship allows aspiring and existing managers and leaders to realise their full potential. Organisations tell us how leaders who complete an apprenticeship use their learning to bring about organisational transformation, and provide bene昀ts in the immediate and long term.” Yvonne Hoggarth, Senior Leader Apprenticeship Scheme Director Lancaster University Management School o昀ers a wide range of Executive Education opportunities including Coaching and Mentoring Organisation Development Medical Leadership Bespoke programme development

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