Wicked Problems Download Free Paper

We have a number of papers for free download on the SPoR site (https://spor.com.au/downloads/papers/), most written by Dr Long. However, we have just uploaded one of the best summary pieces on Wicked Problems by Dr Craig Ashhurst.

Scroll to the bottom of the page and Craig’s paper is there for free download.

For all who think complexity in risk is a problem, wait till you learn about Wicked Problems: https://safetyrisk.net/no-taming-or-fixing-wicked-problems/

Dr Craig Ashhurst has been a long-time associate of SPoR and conducts his own consultancy (https://nichethinking.net.au/).

Craig and Rob have been delivering programs individually and together for over 30 years. They are currently working on an update of their book Following-Leading in Risk (https://www.humandymensions.com/product/following-leading-risk/), due for publication in August 2026. This is a complete re-working of the book, not just an update edition.

Craig’s work brings together his interests in: Leadership, Wicked Problems, Collective Coherence, Transdisciplinarity (https://novellus.solutions/insights/podcast/transdisciplinary-thinking-and-more-with-craig-ashhurst/), strategic change, Education and Learning and Risk.

Craig is an Associate at ANU in the Fenner School of Environment and Society (https://fennerschool.anu.edu.au/people/affiliates).

If you want to read a PhD to blow your socks off, you can download Craigs PhD: One Team Where Wolds Collide from the Australian National University open research repository (https://openresearch-repository.anu.edu.au/home).

Craig is the Director of Studies for the Centre for Leadership and Learning in Risk (CLLR) (https://cllr.com.au/fellows/).

Craig is a highly skilled facilitator and uses his skills to help bring together various disciplines to help them talk with each other. You can context Craig directly here: craig@nichethinking.net.au

Craig also helps teaches the fundamentals of SPoR to many groups across a broad spectrum of industries and in Governments.

You can see Craig in action in the Risky Conversations videos (https://vimeo.com/user/57711103/folder/27018554?isPrivate=false) with Greg Smith and Dr Rob Long. And read our book on Risky Conversations here: https://www.humandymensions.com/product/risky-conversations/

In this video series Craig speaks about Wicked problems in two of the videos.

You can also search for Craig on the CLLR Vimeo website and find lots of his work and contributions to SPoR.

Craig and Rob will be presenting their new work on Following-Leading in Risk at the SPoR Convention due in September: https://safetyrisk.net/update-changes-to-spor-convention-14-16-september-2026/

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Prof. Robert Long

Expert in Social Psychology, Principal & Trainer at Human Dymensions

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PhD., MEd., MOH., BEd., BTh., Dip T., Dip Min., Cert IV TAA, MRMIA Rob is the founder of Human Dymensions and has extensive experience, qualifications and expertise across a range of sectors including government, education, corporate, industry and community sectors over 30 years. Rob has worked at all levels of the education and training sector including serving on various post graduate executive, post graduate supervision, post graduate course design and implementation programs.