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COP26: What the public sector can do next
COP26: What the public sector can do next
We’re better at tackling climate change when we all work together. Individual actions feel small but, with so many organisations making new…
National Leadership Centre
Dec 2, 2021
How to work across boundaries, and why it matters
How to work across boundaries, and why it matters
Authors: Tosca Fairchild and Acosia Nyanin
National Leadership Centre
Nov 23, 2021
A united public sector supporting young people
A united public sector supporting young people
Leaders from across the public sector came together for the final event in NLC’s COVID-19 leadership webinar series, on 7 July. They…
National Leadership Centre
Jul 29, 2021
Leadership in Crisis
Leadership in Crisis
On 17 March, the National Leadership Centre (NLC) hosted an online webinar with Sir Gordon Messenger on ‘Leadership in Crisis’, Sir Gordon…
National Leadership Centre
Mar 31, 2021
Sector Switchers: Learning from Leaders who move
Sector Switchers: Learning from Leaders who move
“It is always important to take the time to reflect as leaders, even during especially busy periods” — Pat Ritchie, Chief Executive of…
National Leadership Centre
Feb 5, 2021
What does it mean to be an inclusive leader?
What does it mean to be an inclusive leader?
On Thursday 28 January 2021, the National Leadership Centre (NLC) were joined by Deborah Cadman (Chief Executive of West Midlands Combined…
National Leadership Centre
Feb 5, 2021
Insights from current research evidence on public service leadership
Insights from current research evidence on public service leadership
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National Leadership Centre
Nov 18, 2020
Looking back at our first year
Looking back at our first year
Stephen Crookbain, the Director of the National Leadership Centre, reflects on what has been delivered in NLC’s first year.
National Leadership Centre
Sep 15, 2020
A personal celebration of military leadership
A personal celebration of military leadership
Stephen Crookbain, Deputy Director at the National Leadership Centre, shares his thoughts on why military leadership is great.
National Leadership Centre
Jun 24, 2020
Communicating as a leader during the Coronavirus
Communicating as a leader during the Coronavirus
Graham Razey finds that, paradoxically, this pandemic has brought us closer.
National Leadership Centre
May 11, 2020
An Update from the National Leadership Centre
An Update from the National Leadership Centre
In the last month, life has changed significantly for people up and down the country and for our friends, family and colleagues around the…
National Leadership Centre
Apr 26, 2020
The Spirit of Leadership: the National Leadership Centre in Manchester
The Spirit of Leadership: the National Leadership Centre in Manchester
The NLC and it’s partners in Manchester hosted conversations about leadership and inspiration
National Leadership Centre
Mar 10, 2020
How do we approach ‘unthinkable’ events?
How do we approach ‘unthinkable’ events?
The idea of ‘unthinkable’ events, that appear out of nowhere was explored in sessions with Nik Gowing and Chris Langdon.
National Leadership Centre
Feb 28, 2020
How do you have a Fierce Conversation?
How do you have a Fierce Conversation?
Brave leadership takes many forms… Dr Naomi Irvine spoke to the National Leadership Forum about the nature of our conversations.
National Leadership Centre
Feb 24, 2020
Systems Supporting Vulnerable Citizens
Systems Supporting Vulnerable Citizens
On 29th January 2020 we hosted the National Leadership Forum, bringing together 400 public service leaders for discussions about how we…
National Leadership Centre
Feb 18, 2020
Engaging Users in Systems Working
Engaging Users in Systems Working
On 29th January 2020 we hosted the National Leadership Forum, bringing together 400 public service leaders for discussions about how we…
National Leadership Centre
Feb 18, 2020
Systems Under Pressure: Emergency Response
Systems Under Pressure: Emergency Response
On 29th January 2020 we hosted the National Leadership Forum, bringing together 400 public service leaders for discussions about how we…
National Leadership Centre
Feb 18, 2020
Learning and Improving in Complex Systems: Lessons from public service reforms
Learning and Improving in Complex Systems: Lessons from public serv...
On 29th January 2020 we hosted the National Leadership Forum, bringing together 400 public service leaders for discussions about how we…
National Leadership Centre
Feb 18, 2020
The National Leadership Forum 2020 Book List
The National Leadership Forum 2020 Book List
Top reading recommendations for Public Service Leaders
National Leadership Centre
Jan 30, 2020
Some thoughts on Diversity in Public Service Leadership
Some thoughts on Diversity in Public Service Leadership
It will come as no great surprise that the NLC team spends a lot of time thinking about the diversity of public sector leaders. When we…
National Leadership Centre
Jan 27, 2020
NLC Award for Public Services Shortlist
NLC Award for Public Services Shortlist
We are delighted to share the shortlisted entries, the winner will be announced on 29th January 2020 at the National Leadership Forum.
National Leadership Centre
Jan 24, 2020
Bringing together data about public service leadership
Bringing together data about public service leadership
This post is about the National Leadership Centre’s data catalyst. If you can help, get in touch.
National Leadership Centre
Nov 5, 2019
Connecting our network online
Connecting our network online
The NLC has unveiled its first digital service. Read more to find out what has been developed and see what it looks like.
National Leadership Centre
Oct 21, 2019
What is the National Leadership Centre?
What is the National Leadership Centre?
We help leaders work together to improve public services.
National Leadership Centre
Aug 27, 2019
How We Recruit
How We Recruit
We’re setting up a new organisation, the National Leadership Centre; this is how we’re building our team
National Leadership Centre
Jul 26, 2019
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