When does 'tried and tested' fall short?

Experience and expertise can get us far. But in a world that's constantly moving, what has worked before might not always work in the future.

So, is knowing when to question what we know an underrated skill we need to get better at? Is being open to thinking beyond our comfort zone what sets pioneers apart?

Co-founder and managing partner at Monarch Collective, Jasmine Robinson, joined Alice John, director in Deloitte's Sports Business Group to question whether knowledge always leads to better outcomes, in this episode recorded at Leaders Week London 2026.

Listen to find out:

• If experience is always an advantage
• How unlearning can fuel progress
• When to pivot or persist
• Why innovation needs the right culture

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Guests: Jasmine Robinson and Alice John
Hosts: Oli Carpenter and Jenny Haskel
Recorded: Leaders Week London 2026, 07.10.26

You might have a great idea, but how do you gain supporters?

The strongest innovations don't always succeed. They require commitment from those with the resources to take it to the next level.

So, what does it take to turn "this will work" into "I'll back it"?

In this episode, Sir Danny Alexander, CEO, HSBC Infrastructure Finance and Sustainability, joins Radhika Patel, Healthcare M&A and Corporate Finance Advisor, Deloitte UK, to discuss what turns a promising idea into an innovation worth backing.

Listen to find out:

• Why the best ideas don't always win
• How investors and decision-makers really think
• Why evidence matters, but judgement still counts
• How the wrong supporter can hold you back

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Guests: Sir Danny Alexander and Radhika Patel
Hosts: Hannah Gowen and Jenny Haskel
Recording date and location: London, 14.09.26

How much certainty do you really need to make a good decision?

It might feel easier to wait for clarity before acting, but perhaps opportunity lies in embracing the unknown? Maybe the confidence to do so doesn't mean knowing you'll be right but trusting your decisions along the way.

So how can leaders judge decisions by the thinking behind them, rather than the outcome alone?

In this episode, Alex Edmans, professor of finance and author, joins Debo De, chief economist at Deloitte UK, to discuss how businesses can confidently navigate uncertainty.

Listen to find out:

• Why a good decision can still lead to a bad outcome
• How leaders can avoid overconfidence
• Why flexibility beats perfect planning
• How embracing adversity can unlock opportunity

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Guests: Alex Edmans and Debo De
Hosts: Oli Carpenter and Hannah Gowen
Original music: Ali Barrett
Recording date and location: London, 07.09.26