Research & Publications
Research and Publications
Three international bestselling books, peer-reviewed research, and practitioner resources — built on over a decade of data collected from global leaders.
“Ambidextrous leaders thrive in complexity. They can identify competing demands, hold contradictions in tension, and address both the needs of tomorrow and the demands of today.”
From Gaia’s research at the University of Sydney Business School in the discipline of Strategy, Innovation and Technology — exploring how leaders work with competing demands.
Grounded in data from:
- 70+ interviews with global executives
- observations of leadership in action in 2-year immersion case studies
- workshops with 370+ management students
- surveys with 2700+ international study participants
Dr Gaia Grant & Andrew Grant
The Ambidextrous Leader Action Guide
Lead Innovation, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Complexity
A practical, research-based roadmap for building leaders and cultures that can adapt and excel under pressure. Shows how to develop Dynamic Shift Intelligence through balancing stability with experimentation through models, reflective exercises, and actionable tools.
Dr Gaia Grant & Andrew Grant
The Innovation Race
How to Change a Culture to Change the Game
Economists estimate that up to 80 percent of growth comes from new ideas and innovations. The Innovation Race takes readers on a global adventure to explore the current state of innovation, and to identify how to lead through innovation and rapid change to sustain your culture and stay ahead.
Dr Gaia Grant & Andrew Grant
Who Killed Creativity?
And How Can We Get it Back?
A practical guide to understanding the barriers to creative thinking and how to overcome them. Essential reading for leaders who want to foster creative intelligence and build a positive culture where creativity will thrive.
Dr Gaia Grant
Purpose-Driven Innovation Leadership
A Qualitative Case-Study Approach
Based on Gaia’s doctoral research at the University of Sydney Business School, this book explores how to ensure innovation leadership is purpose-driven – to sustain effective development over time.
Academic Publications
Peer-reviewed papers and referenced scholarship on ambidextrous leadership.
White Papers
Distilled findings from the body of work, formatted for executive reading.
Team Resources
‘Collaborator Canvas’ frameworks with structured conversations and data visualisations for leaders to use with their teams.
Research Hub
Browse the full library of academic publications, research summaries, and infographics.
