The Leadership Centre
@localleadership.bsky.social
Supporting & empowering leaders to have the greatest collective positive impact on the communities they serve.
Our next Community of Practice on Place is shaping up to be an unmissable discussion. James Bullion CBE, former CQC Chief Inspector and Future Vision alumnus, will share insights from his experience in health and local government.
November 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Our next Community of Practice on Place is shaping up to be an unmissable discussion. James Bullion CBE, former CQC Chief Inspector and Future Vision alumnus, will share insights from his experience in health and local government.
Local government is going through a once-in-a-generation transformation. Reorganisation, devolution, funding pressures - all reshaping how councils work and serve their communities.
Amid all that change, attention is rightly turning to the people who’ll carry us forward: our middle leaders. 👇
Amid all that change, attention is rightly turning to the people who’ll carry us forward: our middle leaders. 👇
November 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Local government is going through a once-in-a-generation transformation. Reorganisation, devolution, funding pressures - all reshaping how councils work and serve their communities.
Amid all that change, attention is rightly turning to the people who’ll carry us forward: our middle leaders. 👇
Amid all that change, attention is rightly turning to the people who’ll carry us forward: our middle leaders. 👇
Our next Community of Practice on Place will be led by @jamesbullion.bsky.social CBE, former CQC Chief Inspector & Future Vision alumnus. He’ll join us in exploring how we can strengthen collaboration between councils, ICBs & neighbourhoods. It promises to be a thought-provoking discussion!
October 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our next Community of Practice on Place will be led by @jamesbullion.bsky.social CBE, former CQC Chief Inspector & Future Vision alumnus. He’ll join us in exploring how we can strengthen collaboration between councils, ICBs & neighbourhoods. It promises to be a thought-provoking discussion!
📨 Our next newsletter is coming soon!
This edition will spotlight development & support for middle leaders, as well as sharing our latest thinking on local government reorganisation.
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This edition will spotlight development & support for middle leaders, as well as sharing our latest thinking on local government reorganisation.
Sign up to see what we’ve been up to and what’s on the horizon: eepurl.com/gkTJ-n
October 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
📨 Our next newsletter is coming soon!
This edition will spotlight development & support for middle leaders, as well as sharing our latest thinking on local government reorganisation.
Sign up to see what we’ve been up to and what’s on the horizon: eepurl.com/gkTJ-n
This edition will spotlight development & support for middle leaders, as well as sharing our latest thinking on local government reorganisation.
Sign up to see what we’ve been up to and what’s on the horizon: eepurl.com/gkTJ-n
This week our Future Vision cohort spent time in Manchester exploring adaptive leadership in systems at @manmetuni.bsky.social. It was an inspiring few days engaging with regional leaders, academics, site visits & reflective exercises.
October 17, 2025 at 7:19 AM
This week our Future Vision cohort spent time in Manchester exploring adaptive leadership in systems at @manmetuni.bsky.social. It was an inspiring few days engaging with regional leaders, academics, site visits & reflective exercises.
Over two days, participants explored values, authenticity, systems leadership, framing, political mindsets, democratic processes and officer–member relationships.
A huge thank you to Programme Directors Mari Davis and Steven Pleasant MBE, and to all participants for their energy & openness.
A huge thank you to Programme Directors Mari Davis and Steven Pleasant MBE, and to all participants for their energy & openness.
September 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Over two days, participants explored values, authenticity, systems leadership, framing, political mindsets, democratic processes and officer–member relationships.
A huge thank you to Programme Directors Mari Davis and Steven Pleasant MBE, and to all participants for their energy & openness.
A huge thank you to Programme Directors Mari Davis and Steven Pleasant MBE, and to all participants for their energy & openness.
Earlier this month we launched Developing Strategic Leaders with @solace-uk.bsky.social - a new programme investing in the next generation of senior leaders across local government in the South East. Our 1st session focused on Self in the System & Working in a Political Environment.
September 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Earlier this month we launched Developing Strategic Leaders with @solace-uk.bsky.social - a new programme investing in the next generation of senior leaders across local government in the South East. Our 1st session focused on Self in the System & Working in a Political Environment.
🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Sharon Thomas as our new Programme Manager at the Leadership Centre.
With a background in Occupational Psychology & programme management, Sharon will be supporting Future Vision & Developing Strategic Leaders. We're excited to have her on the team. Welcome Sharon!
With a background in Occupational Psychology & programme management, Sharon will be supporting Future Vision & Developing Strategic Leaders. We're excited to have her on the team. Welcome Sharon!
September 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Sharon Thomas as our new Programme Manager at the Leadership Centre.
With a background in Occupational Psychology & programme management, Sharon will be supporting Future Vision & Developing Strategic Leaders. We're excited to have her on the team. Welcome Sharon!
With a background in Occupational Psychology & programme management, Sharon will be supporting Future Vision & Developing Strategic Leaders. We're excited to have her on the team. Welcome Sharon!
This week we launched our refreshed Future Vision programme. Two days at Cumberland Lodge, bringing together an outstanding group of senior leaders to begin an extraordinary year of learning, challenge and growth.
September 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This week we launched our refreshed Future Vision programme. Two days at Cumberland Lodge, bringing together an outstanding group of senior leaders to begin an extraordinary year of learning, challenge and growth.
Our work with strategic authorities explores the big questions at the intersection of people, place, organisations & relationships.
This is the focus of ‘Developing Strategic Authorities’, led by Max Wide.
Find out more: www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/programmes/s...
This is the focus of ‘Developing Strategic Authorities’, led by Max Wide.
Find out more: www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/programmes/s...
August 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Our work with strategic authorities explores the big questions at the intersection of people, place, organisations & relationships.
This is the focus of ‘Developing Strategic Authorities’, led by Max Wide.
Find out more: www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/programmes/s...
This is the focus of ‘Developing Strategic Authorities’, led by Max Wide.
Find out more: www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/programmes/s...
Leaders are the bridge between national ambition & local reality. Our Community of Practice on Place is where those leaders connect, share & shape change. This month they were joined by Helen Bailey, CX of Sutton Council for some fascinating discussions: www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/leading-for-...
August 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Leaders are the bridge between national ambition & local reality. Our Community of Practice on Place is where those leaders connect, share & shape change. This month they were joined by Helen Bailey, CX of Sutton Council for some fascinating discussions: www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/leading-for-...
Public sector challenges can’t be solved by business-as-usual. Below, @annamouser.bsky.social shares how Leading the Impossible blends leadership theory with imagination, design thinking, behaviour change, biomimicry & long-time thinking, giving leaders new tools to meet today’s complexity.
August 13, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Public sector challenges can’t be solved by business-as-usual. Below, @annamouser.bsky.social shares how Leading the Impossible blends leadership theory with imagination, design thinking, behaviour change, biomimicry & long-time thinking, giving leaders new tools to meet today’s complexity.
Curious about Leading the Impossible? It’s for people holding real-world tensions between daily delivery & long-term change. It’s not about quick fixes, but about courage, clarity, care & rediscovering your ability to act.
🔗 Book a chat with @annamouser.bsky.social: calendly.com/annamouser/e...
🔗 Book a chat with @annamouser.bsky.social: calendly.com/annamouser/e...
August 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Curious about Leading the Impossible? It’s for people holding real-world tensions between daily delivery & long-term change. It’s not about quick fixes, but about courage, clarity, care & rediscovering your ability to act.
🔗 Book a chat with @annamouser.bsky.social: calendly.com/annamouser/e...
🔗 Book a chat with @annamouser.bsky.social: calendly.com/annamouser/e...
Amanda’s story reflects what Leading the Impossible is all about. An accredited, experiential space for public leaders to reconnect to purpose and lead real change in complex times. Find out more 👇
www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/programmes/l...
www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/programmes/l...
July 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Amanda’s story reflects what Leading the Impossible is all about. An accredited, experiential space for public leaders to reconnect to purpose and lead real change in complex times. Find out more 👇
www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/programmes/l...
www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/programmes/l...
Systems in survival mode, shrinking resources & fractured social trust. In our latest blog, @annamouser.bsky.social speaks to Amanda Askham of Ealing Council about leading with courage - putting residents at the centre & embracing reflective practice.
www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/holding-the-...
www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/holding-the-...
July 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Systems in survival mode, shrinking resources & fractured social trust. In our latest blog, @annamouser.bsky.social speaks to Amanda Askham of Ealing Council about leading with courage - putting residents at the centre & embracing reflective practice.
www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/holding-the-...
www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/holding-the-...
Thanks to everyone who joined our breakfast at #LGAConf25 this morning. We’re proud to launch Developing Strategic Authorities - our new offer to support those shaping the future of devolution.
📖 Find out more below: www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/wp-content/u...
📖 Find out more below: www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/wp-content/u...
July 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined our breakfast at #LGAConf25 this morning. We’re proud to launch Developing Strategic Authorities - our new offer to support those shaping the future of devolution.
📖 Find out more below: www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/wp-content/u...
📖 Find out more below: www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/wp-content/u...
📣 Community of Practice on Place
🗓️ 14 July | 🕓 12–1.30pm |📍Online
As devolution expands, can councils still lead place meaningfully? Join us & Helen Bailey (CX of Sutton Council) to explore identity, leadership & power.
🔗 www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/community-of...
🗓️ 14 July | 🕓 12–1.30pm |📍Online
As devolution expands, can councils still lead place meaningfully? Join us & Helen Bailey (CX of Sutton Council) to explore identity, leadership & power.
🔗 www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/community-of...
June 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
📣 Community of Practice on Place
🗓️ 14 July | 🕓 12–1.30pm |📍Online
As devolution expands, can councils still lead place meaningfully? Join us & Helen Bailey (CX of Sutton Council) to explore identity, leadership & power.
🔗 www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/community-of...
🗓️ 14 July | 🕓 12–1.30pm |📍Online
As devolution expands, can councils still lead place meaningfully? Join us & Helen Bailey (CX of Sutton Council) to explore identity, leadership & power.
🔗 www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/community-of...
Leading when the rules aren’t clear is never easy. That's why we continue to offer space to reflect, practical support & programmes to help leaders navigate complexity & lead with courage. Let’s keep the conversation going — we’d love to hear from you.
🔗 www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/programmes/
🔗 www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/programmes/
June 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Leading when the rules aren’t clear is never easy. That's why we continue to offer space to reflect, practical support & programmes to help leaders navigate complexity & lead with courage. Let’s keep the conversation going — we’d love to hear from you.
🔗 www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/programmes/
🔗 www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/programmes/
This week we marked 21 years of the Leadership Centre - and of working alongside extraordinary people across the UK. Thanks to all who joined us at BT Tower to celebrate - and to connect & explore the theme: 'How do we lead when the rules aren’t clear?'
📎 www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/21-years-of-...
📎 www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/21-years-of-...
June 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
This week we marked 21 years of the Leadership Centre - and of working alongside extraordinary people across the UK. Thanks to all who joined us at BT Tower to celebrate - and to connect & explore the theme: 'How do we lead when the rules aren’t clear?'
📎 www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/21-years-of-...
📎 www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/21-years-of-...
Simon Godfrey, Head of Government Relations at BT Business: “There’s a role for business - and for all levels of government - to rebuild trust with people in places. If we can’t reinvent our democracy in a way that restores trust, we’re in trouble. It’s fundamental.”
June 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Simon Godfrey, Head of Government Relations at BT Business: “There’s a role for business - and for all levels of government - to rebuild trust with people in places. If we can’t reinvent our democracy in a way that restores trust, we’re in trouble. It’s fundamental.”
Jean Templeton, CEO of St Basils: "Thinking of homelessness as the ultimate exclusion brings the whole system into view. Those closest to urgent need often see systemic issues most clearly. But under pressure, silos harden & rules can become defences. How do we lead collectively & collaboratively?"
June 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Jean Templeton, CEO of St Basils: "Thinking of homelessness as the ultimate exclusion brings the whole system into view. Those closest to urgent need often see systemic issues most clearly. But under pressure, silos harden & rules can become defences. How do we lead collectively & collaboratively?"
Lucy Smith, Heywood Fellow at Oxford Uni & former DG at Defra, reflects on the future: “Some of the trade-offs we now face are forcing us to confront choices we haven’t had to before. We need shared long-term horizons so that wherever we sit in the system, we’re planning from common ground.”
June 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Lucy Smith, Heywood Fellow at Oxford Uni & former DG at Defra, reflects on the future: “Some of the trade-offs we now face are forcing us to confront choices we haven’t had to before. We need shared long-term horizons so that wherever we sit in the system, we’re planning from common ground.”
We’re live at the BT Tower for the Leadership Centre’s 21st birthday! Our CEO @mkmrogers.bsky.social is opening the day by welcoming leaders from across the UK — reminding us that adaptive leadership has never mattered more in a world of constant change.
June 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We’re live at the BT Tower for the Leadership Centre’s 21st birthday! Our CEO @mkmrogers.bsky.social is opening the day by welcoming leaders from across the UK — reminding us that adaptive leadership has never mattered more in a world of constant change.
Since 2012, Future Vision has supported senior leaders facing complex challenges – from climate & AI to political volatility. In 2025, we're bringing together brilliant minds across UK & US locations to develop adaptive approaches for real systems change. www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/wp-content/u...
June 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Since 2012, Future Vision has supported senior leaders facing complex challenges – from climate & AI to political volatility. In 2025, we're bringing together brilliant minds across UK & US locations to develop adaptive approaches for real systems change. www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Last week, our Future Vision Faculty Director @kenperry447.bsky.social was in #Boston, connecting with partners & doing some leadership learning at Harvard Kennedy School. We're excited to share a quick glimpse of his visit - and remind you that nominations are still open for our 2025 cohort!
June 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Last week, our Future Vision Faculty Director @kenperry447.bsky.social was in #Boston, connecting with partners & doing some leadership learning at Harvard Kennedy School. We're excited to share a quick glimpse of his visit - and remind you that nominations are still open for our 2025 cohort!