Leading High-Performing Teams
£320
Leading Teams, Driving Performance, and Managing Change in the Public Sector
Overview
Public sector leaders are operating in an environment of rising expectations, evolving government priorities, and rapid technological change. This practical masterclass develops the leadership and management skills needed to lead teams effectively, deliver results, and adapt with confidence.
You will explore how to influence individuals and teams, build collaboration, and lead across hybrid and dispersed working environments. The course also strengthens your ability to act as a strategic leader and guide teams through organisational and digital change.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for:
- Managers and leaders
- Experienced leaders looking to strengthen their leadership impact
- Project and programme leads with people management responsibilities
- Professionals supporting transformation, digital change, or service delivery
It is suitable for all levels and provides practical tools that can be applied immediately.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply influencing techniques to lead individuals and teams effectively and improve team performance
- Communicate with clarity and confidence to strengthen your leadership impact and credibility
- Understand and apply the principles of strategic leadership in complex public sector environments
- Lead teams through organisational and digital change, navigating transformation more effectively
- Build trust, collaboration, motivation, and engagement to improve overall delivery outcomes
Course Timing
| Time Zone | Start Time | Finish Time |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | 12:00 | 16:30 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 08:00 | 12:30 |
| United Kingdom (UK) | 13:00 | 17:30 |
Currency & Pricing
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£320
Agenda
Introduction and Overview
- The key things managers and leaders need to do
- Leadership styles and when to use them effectively
- What high-performing teams look like and how to build them
Leadership, Narratives and Influence
- What makes people influential in the public sector context
- Six influencing tactics for leadership impact
- The language of influence and how it shapes behaviour
- Using narratives to strengthen leadership effectiveness
Break
Leading Strategically
- What it means to be a strategic team leader
- The four core tasks of strategic leadership
- Focus, prioritisation, and making effective choices
- Involving the right people in strategy design and delivery
Break
Leading People Through Change
- Types of change and how people typically respond
- Common reasons change programmes fail
- Building trust during periods of uncertainty
- Leading teams through resistance and complexity
- Agile leadership and adapting in real time
Conclusion and Final Questions
Close of Course
£320
About Your Trainer: Marie Thake
Expert training in leadership, hybrid working and team performance for the public sector Marie Thake is a leadership and people management specialist who delivers training for public sector organisations through Global Government Training. She helps managers and leaders build high-performing teams by strengthening communication, trust, motivation and alignment in hybrid and remote working environments. With…