Events

Are  you a Director/Programme Lead who needs to engage with the community? 

If so you’ll know how important, and yet challenging it can be! With political sensitivities, competing views and “complaining about the council” being a popular pastime, it’s certainly no job for the weak! 

Join us for “Why community engagement is hard” to hear about the challenges and how to overcome them, from people with over 20 years of experience in working with communities to shape public services. 

This panel discussion will include: 

Common pitfalls of organisations looking to engage with communities 
How to get the balance right with political sensitivities and competing opinions 
Real life case studies of community engagement on a range of issues 
Engaging with groups who don’t traditionally liaise with the council 
Turning insight into strategy – how to make your engagement worthwhile. 
 

Why attend? 

Learn from our panel of experts how to do community engagement well, in a way that builds bridges and doesn’t feel like a “tickbox” exercise. 

Are you a CEO, Director or Senior Manager in a council going through LGR? 

If so, you'll know the huge impact on people that will be happening around local government reorganisation process right now and over the next 3 years. As we build cases for change and start to get clarity from the government in coming months, pace will increase and this will impact behaviours, resilience and potential conflict. 

Join us for ‘Leading Change during LGR’, an insightful session designed to help leaders like you learn from our research with others who have been through the process, bolster your own resilience and explore impacts of uncertainty on behaviour and leadership. 

What You’ll Gain 

This event will provide a deep dive into our recent research around the impact of LGR on the people it impacts, and equip you with key tools and techniques to help you lead during this challenging time. We’ll cover: 

• What we can learn from people who have been through this process 
• How psychological research can help to explain what the impact will be 
• Tools which managers and leaders can apply to boost their own resilience 
• How to navigate uncertainty 

Why Attend? 

LGR is a hugely complex and uncertain process. Preparing yourself now for what will come over the coming months and years will increase your resilience and readiness, and enable you to lead your teams from a stronger place.  

Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and leave feeling empowered to make a tangible difference in your organisation. 

Are you a CEO, Director or Manager responsible for leading change? 

If so, you'll know public services are under constant pressure to adapt, evolve, and deliver in increasingly complex environments. But at the heart of every successful organisation is its people, and understanding the psychology behind their behaviours and motivations has never been more important. 

Join us for Psychology Tools for Leaders of Change, an insightful session designed to help leaders like you understand the power of organisational psychology to overcome cultural challenges and staffing issues while driving team performance to new heights. 

What You’ll Gain 

This event will provide a deep dive into the fascinating world of organisational psychology, equipping you with tools and strategies you can implement within your teams, including: 

The Role of Organisational Psychology and why it’s vital to the public sector today. 
Key Concepts and Applications to address real-world challenges in your workforce. 
Strategies to Enhance Employee Wellbeing, satisfaction, and performance. 
Emerging Trends shaping the future of organisational psychology and their potential impact on public services. 
 

Why Attend? 

Whether you’re managing cultural issues, mental health concerns, team engagement, or staffing challenges, this event is tailored to tackle the unique pressures faced by leaders in public services. Gain actionable insights, explore innovative strategies, and discover how a deeper understanding of organisational psychology can transform your team dynamics and outcomes. 

Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and leave feeling empowered to make a tangible difference in your organisation. 

Secure your place now!