Leadership in Challenging Situations

This module is designed to provide Clerks, Council Officers and Councillors with an introduction to the skills needed to be effective leaders in the different roles we have, and the different situations we face, in our local councils.

We are going to explore the ways in which all of us have leadership roles in our councils, whether we’re aware of it or not.

We will consider a range of different leadership styles and explore when different leadership styles and approaches can be effective in different situations.

We will explore the related concepts of active listening and giving effective feedback, which are two core skills required to be an effective leader.

We will also consider the importance of effective teamwork how to get the most out of people you work and engage with across the council.

Learning objectives:

Understand what qualities make for both effective and ineffective leadership
Explore the skills required for effective leadership in each of our roles
Consider the types of situations within our local councils that require us to make use of leadership skills
Develop a basic understanding of leadership styles and approaches
Understand how to approach difficult situations
How to get more positive outcomes from people we work and engage with