"LEADING THROUGH COMPLEXITY"
September 24 | Pre-conference Workshops
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September 25 | All-Day Conference
Sharon Dale, Judy Rees
& Steve McCann
21st Century Mindset & Conversaurus
Leading Through Complexity: Unlocking Potential with Liberating Structures
In this highly-interactive workshop, participants will experience the power of Liberating Structures to enhance the way groups work, think and act together in a complex context.
This interactive workshop will explore how leaders can navigate uncertainty, make sense of intricate challenges, and inspire their teams in dynamic environments. Participants will engage in collaborative exercises that reveal the hidden dynamics of complex systems, identify counterproductive behaviours, and generate actionable strategies for leading effectively in turbulent times. Whether you’re facing ambiguous problems or striving to foster agility in your organisation, this session will equip you with fresh perspectives and practical tools to enhance your leadership in the face of complexity.
Liberating Structures are easy-to-learn microstructures that enhance relational coordination and trust. They quickly foster lively participation in groups of any size, making it possible to truly include and unleash everyone.
You’ll learn enough about the Structures to start to use them in your own work context.
Key takeaways
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Navigating Complexity: Gain tools to lead effectively in uncertain, complex environments by understanding system dynamics.
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Unleashing Creativity: Use Liberating Structures to unlock creativity and innovation within your team, driving better solutions.
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Building Trust and Engagement: Use Liberating Structures to quickly foster trust and active participation within any group, regardless of size.
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Dynamic Leadership: Equip yourself with tools to lead more effectively in dynamic, fast-changing environments, promoting adaptability and resilience in your team.
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Inclusive Leadership: Learn to create an environment where every team member's voice is heard, driving collective ownership and stronger outcomes.
Bios
Sharon Dale is an experienced coach, facilitator, and systems convener with a passion for empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. She specialises in supporting change-makers within organisations, cultivating environments that foster psychological safety, trust, and innovation. With extensive experience in using, teaching and adapting Liberating Structures, Sharon has guided numerous individuals and teams in using these powerful methods to navigate complexity, enhance collaboration, and drive meaningful change. Her dynamic and engaging coaching and facilitation style have established her as a trusted advisor. Sharon's dedication to helping others thrive is matched by her commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Judy Rees is the co-author of the bestselling book Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds and has taught practical Clean Language skills to Agile coaches and other business change agents worldwide for more than 15 years.
She combines Clean Language with Liberating Structures in her facilitation and coaching, helping individuals, organisations and teams to work better together through more effective communication.
A former journalist and media executive, she is based in Richmond, North Yorkshire. Her current primary work focus is on the UK health service.
Steve McCann had an interesting international career working with people in complex and hostile parts of the world, practising converting training into behaviour change where the stakes were high. Since 2018 he has worked in partnership with Judy Rees, designing and delivering training and facilitation in commercial and third sector organisations.
