Leadership Under Pressure
Recognising the challenges facing leaders across public service today, we have developed this approach to provide support to organisations and leaders operating in highly pressurised environments.
The Leadership Centre’s approach to leading under pressure is designed specifically for teams grappling with the sustained financial and organisational pressures of local government today. By combining leadership theory, practical tools, and years of sector-specific expertise, we help leaders navigate the immediate challenges while building confidence for long-term transformation. With our innovative approach, we empower leadership groups—both members and officers—to address real-world complexities effectively.
Key Features
- The Six Cs Framework: A practical analysis that addresses real challenges in areas such as courage, candour, clarity, cohesion, control, and connection.
- Tailored Interventions: Customised solutions informed by evidence-based methodology but adapted to the specific people and place.
- Co-designed: We work collaboratively to co-design sustainable leadership solutions.
- Sector-Specific Expertise: Delivered by experienced professionals with deep knowledge of local government and the current challenges faced by the sector.
- Rapid Impact: A focused 6–10 week process delivering actionable insights and strategies.
Who is the programme for?
This offer is designed for leadership teams in local government, including elected members and senior officers, who are facing significant financial or operational pressures. It is particularly well-suited to public service leaders seeking practical and innovative solutions to align their organisation’s goals with current realities. Whether navigating immediate challenges or planning for long-term transformation, this approach provides essential support for leaders to engage with their context effectively.
Focus and Structure
We will work with you to make sense of your current leadership and organisational reality using the Six Cs framework. It has been developed by the Leadership Centre specifically to address leadership challenges associated within high-pressure, uncertain contexts, helping teams build a collective narrative that supports a sustainable future. Through a participatory co-design process, our approach empowers leadership teams to create actionable strategies that can support them to lead well through challenging times.
- Initial Context Framing: Understanding the organisation’s current challenges and leadership dynamics.
- In-Depth Team Engagement: Collaborative work to develop narratives, strengths, and ambitions.
- Six Cs Framework: A participatory analysis that makes sense of your environment and identifies key priorities.
- Co-Design Process: Developing a tailored change and support plan.
- Optional Delivery Support: Including group learning, personal coaching, or governance improvements.