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Agile Leadership for Change and Innovation – Embedding Psychological Flexibility in Teams

Create conditions for psychological safety that support appropriate risk-taking and recovery.
Facilitate inclusive team practices that build collective resilience.
Apply values-led decision-making to guide team actions and priorities.
Lead adaptively through uncertainty using emotional agility techniques.
Strengthen team alignment and innovation through shared purpose and trust.

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

Target audience:
This module is designed for team leaders and managers across the Civil Service who are navigating change and seeking to build inclusive, values-led, and innovative team cultures. It is suitable for those with experience leading teams through uncertainty and complexity, and those looking to deepen their leadership practice.

Prerequisites:
No formal prerequisites, though participants should have experience in team leadership or people management.

Course content:
This interactive module supports team leaders in embedding psychological flexibility within their teams to support innovation, inclusion, and resilience. Drawing on the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework and Bailey & French’s evidence-based approach, participants explore how to create psychologically safe environments that enable open dialogue, experimentation, and values-led decision-making. Through real-time scenarios, breakout discussions, and practical exercises, leaders will develop skills to lead adaptively and inclusively in complex and changing contexts.

Course Objectives/Topics Covered:
•Creating safe spaces for exploration, failure, and return
•Facilitating shared action and collective engagement
•Anchoring team decisions in values and purpose
•Leading through uncertainty with emotional agility
•Enhancing team innovation and cultural alignment