Overview

No one truly knows what to expect as we emerge from lockdown and the tight rules it has had on daily life. One thing is certain, is that we are unlikely to return to “normal” any time soon, if ever.

For public sector organisations to successfully adapt, continue delivering excellent services and be fantastic places to work; it is essential that leaders have the necessary skills to navigate their way through the new normal.

This ‘Public Sector Leadership in the New Normal’ course has been specifically designed to help you as a public sector leader lead during the new normal, whatever that might be for your organisation.

Run this course for your team In-House (online or face-to-face) and identify the new normal for your organisation; realigning your pre-existing assumptions and goals; leading your team during rapid change; utilise emotional intelligence techniques to lead staff through change; and take back an action plan to take your organisation through to the new normal.

Learning Outcomes

  • What is the “new normal” for you and your organisation?
  • Ensure your assumptions about strong leadership hold up to present circumstances
  • Utilise emotional intelligence techniques to lead your staff through change
  • Create a blueprint to lead during the new normal
All the Understanding ModernGov courses are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified, with signed certificates available upon request for event.

Enquire About In-House Training

To speak to someone about a bespoke training programme, please contact us:
0800 542 9414
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Agenda

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09:15 - 09:45

Registration

09:45 - 10:00

Trainer’s Welcome and Clarification of Learning Objectives

10:00 - 10:45

Identifying the New Normal

  • What is the “new normal” for you and your organisation?
  • Discuss with the trainer and in groups what challenges you are facing
  • Examine how different organisations have been adapting to the new normal
  • Establish the link between leadership and adapting to the new normal
10:45 - 11:00

Break

11:00 - 12:00

Realigning Leadership Assumptions and Goals Under the New Normal

  • Establish your key assumptions about the leadership challenge
  • Ensure your assumptions about strong leadership hold up to present circumstances
  • Gain the confidence to be challenged by others
  • Broaden pre-existing definitions
  • Collaborate with peers and other delegates to come up with fresh ideas to different challenges
12:00 - 13:00

Reacting to Rapid Change

  • Gain techniques to react to change
  • Continuously improve
  • Take a flexible approach
  • Learn how to take staff with you
13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 14:45

Emotional and Situational Intelligence

  • Utilise emotional intelligence lead staff through the new normal
  • Better understand people’s emotions and behaviours
  • Develop strategies for managing different personality types
14:45 - 15:00

Break

15:00 - 16:00

Workshop: Action Planning

  • Assess what leadership skills are needed to lead during the new normal
  • Draw on the days learning to create a plan that enables you to lead better
  • Realign your goals and purpose
  • Create a blueprint to lead during the new normal