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The article discusses the concept of Contextual Intelligence (CI) and its importance in leadership. CI is the ability to recognize and understand the dynamic variables in a situation and adjust behavior accordingly. It involves assimilating insights from various sources and applying them to different contexts. The article emphasizes that CI goes beyond formal education and intellect, and is based on the connections between experiences. Leaders with CI are able to adapt their knowledge and skills to effectively navigate uncertainty and ambiguity. The article also highlights the significance of understanding the structural, operational, and cultural contexts within an organization. It concludes by suggesting that CI should be considered a necessary business skill for leaders. [Extracted from the article]

For example, the Iowa Gambling Task study highlighted how effective intuition is at effortlessly figuring out the probability of success for maximum gain. WHETHER IT'S A NEW PROJECT management platform or a complete company restructure, when organizations attempt to implement change, more often than not they are met with resistance. This is the realm of "behavioural context", where a hodgepodge of emotion and intuition interlacing creates a partially logic-based resistance to change. What are the specific opportunities where employees can use this new opportunity for change to their advantage?. [Extracted from the article]