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Andrew Likierman
Decision Making
Effective Leadership
Corporate Governance
Transform decision-making and leadership effectiveness with Sir Andrew Likierman, judgement expert and former London Business School Dean. Andrew equips executives to make smarter choices under pressure using his six-part framework for good judgement. Author of Judgement at Work and advisor to the Bank of England and UK Government.
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Sir Andrew Likierman is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School and served as its Dean from 2009 to 2017. His work focuses on how leaders develop, assess, and apply judgement in complex decision-making.
Andrew has held a range of senior roles including Director of the Bank of England, non-executive Director of Barclays Bank plc, and national independent non-executive director of Times Newspapers Holdings Ltd. He led the UK Government Finance Service, served on the Cadbury Committee on corporate governance, and was President of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. His book, Judgement at Work: Making Better Choices, was published in 2025, building on a body of research that includes his widely cited Harvard Business Review article on the elements of good judgement.
Andrew’s experience spans public finance, corporate governance, and organisational performance across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. He has advised House of Commons Select Committees, chaired the National Audit Office, and contributed to international reviews of United Nations governance. This breadth enables him to connect theory with practice, translating complex judgement challenges into practical frameworks leaders can use in real-world contexts. His six-part model helps organisations identify judgement gaps, strengthen leadership decisions, and shape cultures that support sound decision-making.
Audiences gain a clearer understanding of how to recognise good judgement in themselves and others, balance intuition with evidence, and make high-quality decisions under pressure. Andrew shares practical approaches for evaluating risk, building trust, and avoiding the judgement failures that most commonly undermine organisational performance.
Book Andrew to help your organisation develop stronger judgement, better leadership decisions, and long-term resilience.
Topics, sessions and talks
Sir Andrew Likierman addresses the essential role of judgement in decision-making and its importance in management. This session introduces Andrew's 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, Sir 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. Andrew’s combination of academic knowledge and practical insight provides a solid foundation for understanding judgement in leadership.
Sir Andrew Likierman brings unparalleled expertise from his roles as former Dean of London Business School, Bank of England Director, and author of the groundbreaking framework for workplace judgement. His proven six-part system transforms how leaders make critical decisions, helping organisations avoid costly mistakes while building stronger decision-making cultures. Secure Andrew now to give your team the practical tools they need for smarter choices and better business outcomes.
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Sir Andrew Likierman presents a six-part framework for assessing and developing judgement, drawn from his research and a Harvard Business Review article on the elements of good judgement. Sessions walk participants through practical methods for identifying reliable data, recognising bias, and evaluating judgement gaps within leadership and organisational contexts.
Sir Andrew Likierman speaks on judgement in decision-making, critical thinking frameworks, and practical methods for managing bias and assessing information reliability. He is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, where he served as Dean from 2009 to 2017, and has held senior roles including Director of the Bank of England and chair of the National Audit Office.
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