• "What is leadership? A simple definition is that leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal".  Leaders can be anyone within the organisation, not just those with the title of manager or supervisor.

    The Councils Leadership Series provides an opportunity for staff at all levels to come together to enhance their leadership skills and knowledge.  The Leadership Series will feature a range of virtual events that will see leading subject experts discussing current issues and provide opportunities to explore how this affects you in your leadership or management role.

    • Summer 2021

      The first set of events will focus on leadership through the pandemic and beyond, exploring the personal impact of the Covid-19 pandemic through an examination of the psychological and physiological effects of the global crisis.

      • Autumn 2021

        The second set of events will focus on the unique of women in leadership and the challenges faced gaining and sustaining leadership roles.  These sessions will also facilitate the Pioneers Panel where our guest presenters will take questions from our audiences.

        These sessions are open to all staff in a people management role.

        • 2022

          At the beginning of 2022, the leadership series will focus on psychological wellbeing. 

          The focus will be on helping those in a people management role to work effectively with staff who are experiencing mental ill health.