Managing Complexity as a Government Leader
A half-day programme for senior leaders on understanding and managing complexity in government decision-making. A strategic-level complement to our practitioner complexity course.
About This Programme
A half-day programme for senior leaders on understanding and managing complexity in government decision-making.
Cross-departmental programmes, policy-delivery interfaces, situations where there’s no clear right answer - these are the challenges that keep senior leaders up at night. This programme gives you practical frameworks for leading through them.
What You’ll Learn
- The Cynefin framework at a strategic level - how different types of challenges require fundamentally different leadership approaches
- Decision-making under uncertainty - when to act, when to probe, and when to wait
- Managing emergent challenges - leading when the path isn’t clear
- Complexity in government - how policy, delivery, and operations interact as complex systems
- Practical application - applying complexity thinking to a real challenge you’re currently facing
Who This Programme Is For
SCS, G6, and senior leaders who face complex, ambiguous challenges. A strategic-level complement to our practitioner complexity course for those who need to lead through complexity rather than work within it.
What’s Included
- 3.5 hours of live virtual training in a small group (max 10)
- Digital reference materials
- Certificate of attendance
- 30 days post-course email support
Format
All sessions delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams and Mural. Bespoke programmes available for leadership teams from £8,000+VAT.