Tudor Rickards

TudoRama

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TudoRama explores the nature and practice of creativity in the arts, sciences, politics and above all in everyday life. Tudor Rickards is Emeritus Professor of Creativity and Organizational Change at the University of Manchester. Tudor studied chemistry and radiation chemistry at The University of Wales at Cardiff.  Following post-doctoral research at New York Medical College, he returned to the UK to work in technical management before joining Manchester Business School.  He has published numerous books and articles on creativity, sporting management and leadership, as well as fictional works...

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Tudor Rickards

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Nov 13, 2026

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Everyday Creativity. Going to Glastonbury by way of Goodwin Sands 15.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail An early morning thought triggers ideas on the nature of everyday creativity. Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow Tudor on Twitter @ Tudortweet Follow Tudor's blogs: everydaycreativity.uk leaderswedeserve.wordpress.com

Choosing a New Prime Minister. The Culling continues 15.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail The eight candidates are whittled down to six. These go through to the next round. The voting continues. The favourite Rishi Sunak maintains his advantage, but a surprise candidate moves into second place. Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow...

Choosing a new Prime Minister The first culling of candidates 14.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail The requirement for a speedy result has prodded a hasty arrangement for Candidates to put themselves forward. A few fail to meet the required number of MPs  agreeing to support them.  Boris Johnson is not permitted to stand. Eight MPs survive to face the first ballot of their fellow conservative MPs.  Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs com...

Choosing a new Prime Minister. The game's afoot. 13.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail With Boris Johnson precariously installed as an interim Prime Minister, the interregnum begins.  The Conservative Party takes steps to arrange the appointment of a new administration before the Party Conference in September. Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com...

The end of an era. Boris Johnson departs. Or does he? 13.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail TudoRama follows the campaign to replace Boris Johnson, which will be running as the main political drama over the summer of 2022. We will draw on our experiences over two decades of evaluating leaders and leadership behaviours.  The story so far Throughout June a succession of political scandals assail Boris Johnson. Then one final crisis develops over the behaviour and subsequen...

Wimbledon 2022 Day 14 The men's singles final. Djokovic v Kyrgios 10.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Number one seed Novak Djokovic faces the volatile Nick Kyrgios in the men's final. Novak has the advantage of his greater experience and higher ranking. Kyrgios has had a longer rest period due to the defaulting of Rafa Nadal from the semi-final round. The match reveals the great talent of Kyrgios and the amazing execution of Djokovic as he attempts to win his 21 grand slam t...

Wimbledon 2022 Day 13 Ons Jabeur and Elinor Rybakia compete for the Singles title 09.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is it. The two players who have lit up the women’s tournament at Wimbledon now clash on Centre court. Ons Jabeur is third seed and is bookies’ favourite. Her game is a subtle one, reacting to any tactics attempted by her opponents with drop shots and slices. Elenor Rybakina seeded seventeen is a power player, six foot tall, with a first serve winning nearly 80% of points. Jab...

Jonathan Levitt, Chess Grandmaster talks to TudoRama about chess, humour, and gambling. 09.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Jonathan Levitt is a British Chess Grandmaster whose successes include playing in the historic victory when England beat Russia in 1990. An Oxford maths graduate, Jonathan turned his mathematical skills to making a living betting on live cricket. He discusses chess, humour, and applying mental skills honed in competitive chess to his unusual career choice.  Jonathan's book Co...

Wimbledon 2022. Day 12 Semifinal Norrie v Djokovic 08.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Nadal's injury withdrawal means there is only one semi-final, Norrie v Djokovic in the men's singles competition in Wimbledon 2022. Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow Tudor on Twitter @ Tudortweet Follow Tudor's blogs: everyd...

What makes a good idea, and what you should do immediately to turn it into action. 08.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail I have been asked many times what makes a good idea. When one occurred to me recently I also came up with the best way to turn a good idea into action.   Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow Tudor on Twitter @ Tudortweet Follow Tudor's b...

Wimbledon 2022. Day 11 Ladies’ Semi-finals, and the Wagababies 07.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Ladies’ singles semis have thrown up two attractive matches. Elena Rybakina v Simona Halep, and Ons Jabeur v    Tatjana Maria, The matches take place as Boris Johnson, a keen tennis player is announcing his resignation as leader of the conservatives. He is accompanied by his family and political colleagues, bringing to mind the celebrity wives, and girl friends (WAGS), and the...

Boris bows out. The last days of the Premiership of Boris Johnson 07.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Tudorama draws on its political records to describe the last month of the premiership of Boris Johnson.  The story starts with his success in defeating the vote of no confidence of June 17th, and ends with his announcement on July 7th of his resignation as leader as the Government. Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing u...

Wimbledon 2022. Day 10 Semifinals. Nadal and Kyrgios 06.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail The semifinals feature Rafa Nadal and Nick Kyrgios. AS well as the drama, the day also has the drama of the battle for survival by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow Tudor on Twitter @ Tudortweet Follow Tudor&a...

Wimbledon 2022. Mid-Tournament review 06.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail TudoRama assesses progress in the Wimbledon 2022 tournament and assesses future progress with Jonny Kinsella, Director of tennis at the Northern tennis club, Didsbury. Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow Tudor on Twitter @ Tudortweet Follow...

Wimbledon 2022. Day 9 Cameron Norrie and the Gods of tennis 05.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail The story so far. 17 Brits entered the tournament eight days ago. Now one remains, Cameron Norrie, or Charismatic Cam as he will one day be known. Norrie on Court 1 and Djokovic on centre court both struggle unexpectedly.  How will the Gods of tennis treat their perilous positions. Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing u...

Wimbledon 2022. Day 8. Nadal and Kyrgios head for the quarterfinals 04.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Today is when some people say the tournament really starts.  Both Nadal and Kyrgios have to win to proceed to the quarter finals. As might have been expected, their progress is not with the unexpected. Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow Tud...

Wimbledon 2022. Day 7 Middle Sunday 03.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail The middle Sunday of Wimbledon has a celebration of former winners before the tennis starts on Centre Court. Two surviving Brits in the singles are battling to reach the second week. The key results are this of Heather Watson and Cameron Murray The episode covers much of the day's activities. The late night matches will be reported in tomorrow's episode after an unexpect...

Wimbledon 2022. Day 6. Middle Saturday. Bad boy Kyrgios beats Tsitsipas 02.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Saturday 2 July Middle Saturday. What’s up today? First on court, Boulter against Tan. Then there’s Broady against De Minaur. That’s even before the Centre Court opens with teenage sensation Coco Gauff against Amanda Anisimova. Later, Nadal is in action.  Coco is already a media favourite and tipped for stardom. She’s hot news. Earlier, recording a tribute for the departing BBC ce...

Wimbledon 2022. Day 5 Jamie and Venus give a masterclass in mixed doubles 01.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Friday of the first week is where the Wimbledon tournament approaches its crunch point for seeding shocks. Who will survive to make the second week, with prize money already enough to change the fortunes of the unseeded players ? Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmai...

Wimbledon 2022 Day 4 The Brits bite back 30.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Wimbledon 2022. Thursday June 30th. A fascinating day's play with British prospects weakened by the losses yesterday.  Is there going to be a slump before the end of the first week? Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow Tudor on Twitter @...

Wimbledon 2022. Day 1 The magic begins 30.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Wimbledon fortnight in June attracts millions of tennis fans to what is billed as the greatest tennis tournament in the world.  This year, events have resulted in it losing its usual grand slam status. But the magic remains, as tennis author and commentator Tudor Rickards explains.  Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing...

Wimbledon 2022 Day 3 Emma and Andy bow out 29.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Wimbledon 2022 sees British singles hopes dashed, as Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray are knocked out of the tournament. Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow Tudor on Twitter @ Tudortweet Follow Tudor's blogs: everydaycreativity.uk leadersw...

Wimbledon 2022 Day 2. Serena and Nadal 29.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Day 2 sees British triumphs and disasters. But the day is dominated by Raphael Nadal and Serena Williams Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow Tudor on Twitter @ Tudortweet Follow Tudor's blogs: everydaycreativity.uk leaderswedeserve.word...

You can't be serious 27.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Wimbledon fortnight arrives. Tudor looks back at the momentous days of John McEnroe with the help of George Grime, the umpire who bore the brunt of some of McEnroe's outbursts.  Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter!  Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow Tudor on Twitter @ Tud...

The overturning of the Roe Wade Abortion ruling drags the United States back to their earlier battles over human rights. 25.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail And for conservative politicians, this is only the first one step to criminalisation of abortion as homicide, and reintroduction of the death penalty for millions of child killers.  Every politician dreams about leaving a legacy. President Trump is  basking in his success in overthrowing Roe Wade even if his battle at the Capitol was narrowly defeated. The machinations in the appo...

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