Ed Smith, England cricket and making decisions Business Leader

Ed Smith, the chief selector for England cricket from 2018 to 2021, discusses the recent success of English cricket, the art and science behind making good decisions, and what elite sport and business can learn from each other. In an episode that goes beyond cricket and sport, Smith, who has written a new book called Making Decisions, talks about the lessons from his time as England selector. This includes questioning the value of strategies, looking at the importance of communication, and considering what it takes to be innovative. Find out the stories behind the selection of Jofra Archer, Sam Curran and Jos Buttler - and why they matter…



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