Articles by Iain Docherty

Professor Iain Docherty is Dean for the Institute for Advanced Studies. He joined the University of Stirling in April 2019. Prior to this, he was Professor of Public Policy and Governance and Director of External Engagement at the University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School.

Political Economy | Digested Read
19 Mar 25

Sorry for any Inconvenience Caused: Why Britain Messed up High Speed Rail

No convincing answer to the simple but devastating question of ‘why do I need to get to Birmingham in 49 minutes?’.
Parties & Elections | Digested Read
14 Dec 23

On Surprises, Strategy, the Economy and What Comes Next for Scottish Independence

The crisis that engulfed the SNP after Nicola Sturgeon resigned has hallmarks of the kind of strategic surprise that can be fatal for organisations.
- Political Parties
- Scotland
Political Economy | Journal article
21 Sep 23

On Surprises, Strategy, the Economy and What Comes Next for Scottish Independence
- Devolution
- Constitution
- Scotland

Articles by Iain Docherty

Sorry for any Inconvenience Caused: Why Britain Messed up High Speed Rail

On Surprises, Strategy, the Economy and What Comes Next for Scottish Independence

On Surprises, Strategy, the Economy and What Comes Next for Scottish Independence