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# Leading to Change: Lead The Change You Want To See

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## Posts
- [Launching a senior leadership alumni community across health and social care](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/seniorleadershipcommunityblog/): The alumni event for senior leaders that was held on 5 March.  It brought together a group of about 50 leaders from across health, social care and social work who have participated in a range of leadership development programmes over the past seven or eight years.
- [The Value of the African Philosophy of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) in Leading Teams](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/the-value-of-the-african-philosophy-of-ubuntu-i-am-because-we-are-in-leading-teams/): Dr Ndiweteko Jennifer Nghishitende explores the African Philosophy of Ubuntu and how this sits at the centre of her approach to work and leadership.
- [Inclusive Leadership – Leading Differently for Change](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/inclusive-leadership-leading-differently-for-change/): Vivian Okeze-Tirado explores how the power of practising inclusive leadership requires committing to 'leading differently' in ways that put people, not power, at the centre.
- [Operational Leaders Leadership Success Profile: Supporting your Leadership Development](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/operational-leaders-leadership-success-profile-supporting-your-leadership-development/): David Taylor shares how the newly developed Leadership Success Profile (LSP) supports operational leaders across social work, social care and health in Scotland.
- [Finding Joy and Hope through Empowered Systems: Visiting a Community Appointment Day](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/finding-joy-and-hope-through-empowered-systems-visiting-a-community-appointment-day/): In light of Allied Health Professions Day, Helen Moores-Poole shares a story of joy and hope involving the initiative Community Appointment Days.
- [New tools to support leaders with the Leadership Success Profile – Mindtools](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/new-tools-to-support-leaders-with-the-lsp/): We are delighted to share that as part of the launch of our Leadership Success Profile (LSP), we have collaborated with Mindtools to bring you a range of practical, quality resources that align to the LSP and aim to support your leadership and management development. 
- [Introducing the Leadership Success Profile: A New Chapter in Leadership Development](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/lsp/): We are proud to unveil the new Leadership Success Profile (LSP)—a thoughtfully designed framework to support and develop leaders across Scotland’s social work, social care, health, third and voluntary sectors. This marks a significant step forward in our commitment to nurturing leadership that is inclusive, adaptable, and digitally responsible.
- [The leaders who shaped my view of the world](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/the-leaders-who-shaped-my-view-of-the-world/): In this blog, Cristina Fernandez-Garcia, a Specialist Lead in NES, shares some of the leaders who have inspired her throughout her career journey.
- [Leadership Bites – Second helpings and Series 2](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/leadership-bites-second-helpings-and-series-2/): After a successful first series of Leadership Bites, we have developed Series 2: Communication Skills for Leadership.
- [Why violence against women is a workplace issue](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/why-violence-against-women-is-a-workplace-issue/): In this blog, Collett O’Connor, Programme Officer for Close the Gap, discusses why violence against women is a workplace issue across all sectors and what leaders can do to help drive change.
- [Beyond Bystander](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/beyond-bystander/): Have you ever witnessed a microaggression at work and not known what to do? In this blog, Dr Toby Merriman shares his experience of this and what he did next.
- [Failing Better](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/failing-better/): Brendan Clarke shares how failing better, and taking time to celebrate the fails, can help build confidence, learning and also quieten the voice of our inner critic in the process.
- [The People and Purpose behind the NHS Scotland Ethnic Minority Forum](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/the-people-and-purpose-behind-the-nhs-scotland-ethnic-minority-forum/): The NHS Scotland Ethnic Minority Forum (EMF) provides a space for representatives of local staff ethnic minority networks to come together on a regular basis to share issues and best practice.
- [Reclaiming Narratives: Doing vs. Being](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/doing-vs-being/): In this leadership blog, Christiana Ekpete seeks to challenge the narratives that shape the stories we grew into and how we can evolve from doing to being, in rewriting our own story.
- [An introduction to NES Social Care Directorate](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/an-introduction-to-nes-social-care-directorate/): John Burns, Head of Programme for Social Care Directorate in NES shares an introduction to the team and the commission that they are committed to.
- [Introducing Improving Wellbeing and Working Culture (IWWC)](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/introducing-improving-wellbeing-and-working-culture-iwwc/): Dr Elizabeth Kelly, Chair of Improving Wellbeing and Working Cultures Strategic Board shares their vision to enhance working cultures.
- [Leadership Bites – an answer to a known appetite?](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/leadership-bites-an-answer-to-a-known-appetite/): Sara Dewar from Leading to Change writes about a new flexible leadership offer for those new, early stage or ‘slightly rusty’ leaders.
- [Process and Perspective – Leading Positive Inclusive Change](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/process-and-perspective-leading-positive-inclusive-change/): Chloe Rose-Alex, Charter Development Officer at LGBT Youth Scotland shares her insights on leading change and working alongside underrepresented and marginalised populations in a meaningful and inclusive way.
- [Stay True to You](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/stay-true-to-you/): Samina Ansari, Head of Inclusion and Communities at Volunteering Matters shares one of her biggest lessons about leadership and staying true to yourself.
- [Demonstrating active allyship through planning and delivery during winter resilience period](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/demonstrating-active-allyship-through-planning-and-delivery-during-winter-resilience-period/): Caroline Lamb, NHS Chief Executive and Director General for Health and Social Care highlights the importance of demonstrating active allyship.
- [My journey as a CEO in the third sector](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/my-journey-as-a-ceo-in-the-third-sector/): Satwat Rehman, Chief Executive for One Parent Families Scotland shares her leadership journey of working as a CEO in the third sector.
- [Stepping out of my comfort zone](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/stepping-out-of-my-comfort-zone/): Kirsty Cartin, Care Home Manager in Erskine shares her experiences of stepping out of her comfort zone during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
- [Cultural Awareness for Anti-racist Action at Work](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/cultural-awareness-for-anti-racist-action-at-work/): Calum Gallacher, Assistant General Secretary for the Social Workers Union shares his thoughts on what we can commit to do about racism in social work.
- [Allyship: Understanding and contributing effectively to an inclusive workplace](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/allyship-understanding-and-contributing-effectively-to-an-inclusive-workplace/): In our first Diversity Vlog, Priscilla Chipo Marongwe from the Equality, Diversity and Human Rights team, NHS Education for Scotland, discusses effective allyship in the workplace.
- [Real Life Reflections on Role Modelling as a Team](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/real-life-reflections-on-role-modelling-as-a-team/): Sara Dewar, leadership development specialist, leading on the Community Engagement for Leading to Change, shares her experiences of role modelling within a collaborative context.
- [The Role of Leaders in Social Work and Active Allyship](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/the-role-of-leaders-in-social-work-and-active-allyship/): Iona Colvin, Chief Social Work Advisor for the Scottish Government, shares her journey of leadership and her thoughts on how the Scottish Government can support work to tackle racism in the sector.
- [Empowerment and My Leadership Journey](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/empowerment-and-my-leadership-journey/): Dr Kennedy Muturi Nelson, Associate Director - Digital and Quality Improvement in Practitioner and Counter Fraud Services for NSS, shares his leadership journey and how a focus on learning and growing have been key.
- [Respecting diversity <strong>through</strong> joint social action](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/respecting-diversity-through-joint-social-action/): Susan Nevill, has been a social worker for over 20 years and shares her experience with the first nurse led GP practice in Scotland for Vulnerable and Hard to Reach Groups.
- [Attracting Black Talent – An untapped Opportunity to Grow Scotland’s Talent Pool](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/attracting-black-talent-an-untapped-opportunity-to-grown-scotlands-talent-pool/): Fash Fasoro is the founder of The DataKirk SCIO. He shares how Scottish Black Talent represents an enormous opportunity for employers.
- [Competency is not enough – Creating Safe Spaces to build confidence in leaders at all levels ](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/competency-is-not-enough-creating-safe-spaces-to-build-confidence-in-leaders-at-all-levels/): Sara Dewar, leadership development specialist, leading on the Community Engagement for Leading to Change, shares why creating safe spaces is key to building confidence and competence for leaders at all levels.
- [The National Wellbeing Hub](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/the-national-wellbeing-hub/): The Wellbeing team bring you an update on the National Wellbeing Hub - open to all of the health, social care and social work workforce in Scotland.
- [Leadership Material?](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/leadership-material/): Winnie Lwanda challenges the beliefs held that have come to light with Britain's first non-white Prime Minister and states good leadership needs to innovate, inspire and invest in their workforce.
- [‘You only aspire to what you see…’](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/equalities-you-only-aspire-to-what-you-see/): Dr Gregory Ekatah shares how looking to aspire to what he could see has impacted his career and how what you see may not look like you on the surface but can still be inspirational.
- [Aspiration to Change in Social Work](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/aspiration-to-change-in-social-work/): Toyin Adenugba-Okpaje, a frontline social worker and Ph.D. candidate offers three things that can be done to create change for Minority Ethnic Persons in Social Care.
- [Understanding the Lower Paid Ethnic Minority Staff Inquiry](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/understanding-the-lpems-inquiry/): John Wilkes, Head of Scotland for the Equality and Human Rights Commission shares an update on the Lower Paid Ethnic Minority Staff inquiry for our series of Diversity Blogs.
- [Not an optional add on: Wellbeing and Diversity is core for leadership and delivery](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/wellbeing-and-diversity-not-an-optional-add-on/): Humza Yousaf MSP outlines why wellbeing and diversity are core for leadership and delivery as part of our series of Diversity blogs.
- [How hope can see us through challenging times](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/how-hope-can-see-us-through-challenging-times/): A blog by Dr Emma Miller. Talking Hope connects experience, theory and practice through conversation and relationships, to find hope with children and young people who are in (or on the edges of) secure care.
- [Leading to Change – Our Evidence Base](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/leading-to-change-our-evidence-base/): A record of reports, writing and evidence base that has brought us to the current point in time. This will evolve as the Leading to Change programme of work evolves.
- [Leadership recommendations for health and social care](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/leadership-recommendations-for-health-and-social-care/): Leadership recommendations for health and social care - a local response to the Messenger report.
- [New Approaches to Leadership and Race Equality](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/new-approaches-to-leadership-and-race-equality/): Laic Khalique offers views on new approaches to leadership and race equality is the first of a series of Diversity blogs.
- [Purpose, Person Centred Planning, and the Power of Intentions](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/purpose-person-centred-planning-and-the-power-of-intentions/): This guest blog by Steve Coulson was written for the September 29th 2021 event ‘What makes the impossible, possible? The power of a shared purpose, that’s what.‘
- [Leaders at all Levels – Role Modelling Real Leadership](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/leaders-at-all-levels-role-modelling-real-leadership/): Edel Harris shares her thoughts on the spectrum of Leadership for our Community event, Agency, Power and Purpose.
- [What we learned as curators and custodians of community led engagement](https://leadingtochange.scot/blog/what-we-learned-as-curators-and-custodians-of-community-led-engagement/): Jenni Jones and Sara Dewar reflect on leading the Community Events Digital series and how the opportunity to do work that has a genuine impact on people reconnects us being human.

## Pages
- [Protected: Local Government Hub](https://leadingtochange.scot/sectors/local-government-hub/): The Local Government Hub has been created to support local government leaders with high-quality resources to support their leadership development.
- [Developing Your Confidence as a Leader – Leader of a Team (In-person) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-leader-of-a-team-f2f-record-your-learning-26-27/): Those who attend our in-person Developing Your Confidence as a Leader - Leader of a Team events will now be able to record their learning within the new 'My Learning' page on the Leading to Change app.
- [Developing Your Confidence as a Leader – Self (In-person) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-self-f2f-record-your-learning-26-27/): Those who attend our in-person Developing Your Confidence as a Leader -Self sessions will now be able to record their learning within the new 'My Learning' page on the Leading to Change app.
- [Leading to Change Book Club – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leading-to-change-book-club-record-your-learning-26-27/): Those who attended our virtual Leading to Change Book Club will now be able to record their learning within the new 'My Learning' page on the Leading to Change app.
- [Social Care, Social Work and Health Spotlight Session – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/social-care-social-work-and-health-spotlight-session-record-your-learning-26-27/): Those who attended our virtual Social Care, Social Work and Health Spotlight Sessions will now be able to record their learning within the new 'My Learning' page on the Leading to Change app.
- [Leadership Links – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-links-record-your-learning-26-27/): Those who attended our virtual Leadership Links webinars will now be able to record their learning within the new 'My Learning' page on the Leading to Change app.
- [Developing Your Confidence as a Leader – Inclusive Leadership (In-person) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-inclusive-leadership-f2f-record-your-learning-26-27/): Those who attend our in-person Developing Your Confidence as a Leader - Inclusive Leadership events will now be able to record their learning within the new 'My Learning' page on the Leading to Change app.
- [Diversity Coffee Connect – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/diversity-coffee-connect-record-your-learning-26-27/): Those who attended our virtual Diversity Coffee Connect events will now be able to record their learning within the new 'My Learning' page on the Leading to Change app.
- [Empowering Conversations Workshop with the Institute of Health and Social Care Management](https://leadingtochange.scot/empowering-conversations-workshop-with-the-institute-of-health-and-social-care-management/): Our virtual event Empowering Conversations Workshop with the Institute of Health and Social Care Management took place on Thursday 26th March 2026.
- [Leadership Masterclass with Megan Reitz](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-masterclass-with-megan-reitz/): Our virtual event Leadership Masterclass with Megan Reitz took place on Tuesday 24th March 2026.
- [Leadership Links webinar: Leading with Hope and Joy](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-links-webinar-leading-with-hope-and-joy/): Our virtual event Leadership Links webinar: Leading with Hope and Joy took place on Thursday 19th March 2026.
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Close & Celebration](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-2-close-celebration/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 2: Close & Celebration took place on Thursday 5th March 2026.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Close & Celebration](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-1-close-celebration/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 1: Close & Celebration took place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026.
- [Hello](https://leadingtochange.scot/hello/): We love to hearing from you. Please use this contact page to reach us across our full range of offers.Please note that some of the links will open your email application directly. If your device settings prevent this from happening, simply copy and paste the email address below to get in touch with us.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 8 Wellbeing & your leadership development – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-1-session-8-wellbeing-your-leadership-development-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 5 took place on Tuesday 24th February 2026.
- [Diversity Coffee Connect: Allyship from the lens of disability – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/diversity-coffee-connect-allyship-from-the-lens-of-disability-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Diversity Coffee Connect: Allyship from the lens of disability took place on 23rd April 2026.
- [Diversity Coffee Connect: A human rights approach to leadership – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/diversity-coffee-connect-a-human-rights-approach-to-leadership-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Diversity Coffee Connect: A human rights approach to leadership took place on 2nd March 2026.
- [Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – The Knowledge Network](https://leadingtochange.scot/leading-to-change-social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-the-knowledge-network/): Our virtual event Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – The Knowledge Network took place on Tuesday 17th February 2026.
- [Leadership Links webinar: Leadership for Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-links-webinar-leadership-for-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Links webinar: Leadership for Learning took place on Thursday 12th February 2026.
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 7 – Preparing for Difficult Conversations – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-2-session-7-preparing-for-difficult-conversations-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 7 took place on Thursday 29th January 2026.
- [Social Care, Social Work and Health Spotlight Series: Systems Leadership – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/social-care-social-work-and-health-spotlight-series-systems-leadership-record-your-learning/): Our virtual Social Care, Social Work and Health Spotlight Series: Systems Leadership event took place on Tuesday 27th January 2026.
- [What is on offer](https://leadingtochange.scot/what-is-on-offer/): We have worked hard to bring a range of quality, relevant, accessible and inclusive development offers to cater for a diverse range of leaders. Some of our offers are for everyone, whilst some are tailored depending on career stage.
- [Thank you for completing our Survey – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/thank-you-for-completing-our-survey-record-your-learning/): Thank you for taking the time to help us shape how Leading to Change supports the leadership development of you and others in social work, social care and health across Scotland. Your insights will help us to understand the individual and collective needs of leaders at all levels and evolve our offers to support these. 
- [Senior Leadership Community Event 2026](https://leadingtochange.scot/senior-leadership-community-event-2026/): On 5 March 2026, 55 senior alumni leaders came together at Greyfriars Charteris Centre in Edinburgh for a vibrant, co-designed and co-facilitated senior leadership community gathering, our first in-person event of its kind. Co-hosted by Christine McLaughlin, COO & Deputy Chief Executive, NHS Scotland, Scottish Government and Pippa Milne, Chief Executive, Argyll & Bute Council; Chair SOLACE Scotland; the day opened with their reflections on the value of peer connection and community. A powerful provocation from alumni volunteer Andrew Thomson, Chief Executive of Carr Gomm followed, challenging us all to step beyond our usual lanes and perspectives as we lead system-wide change.
- [Diversity Coffee Connect: Privilege – A Clumsy Conversation Worth Having – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/diversity-coffee-connect-privilege-a-clumsy-conversation-worth-having-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Diversity Coffee Connect: Privilege – A Clumsy Conversation Worth Having took place on Thursday 11th December 2025.
- [Leading to Change Report 2026](https://leadingtochange.scot/report/): This blog, written by David Taylor, Principal Lead within the Leading to Change Delivery Team highlights what we have been hoping to achieve with the development of the LSP.
- [Stories that Inspire Change](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories-that-inspire-change/): Stories That Inspire Change offers a trusted space for people working in social care, social work, health and all related organisations, where you can share your story with others who may be encouraged, inspired or feel a little less alone.
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 6 Giving Feedback – Closing the Gap – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-2-session-6-giving-feedback-closing-the-gap-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 6 took place on Thursday 27th November 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 6 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-1-session-6-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 6 took place on Tuesday 25th November 2025.
- [Leadership Links webinar: Civility Saves Lives](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-links-webinar-civility-saves-lives/): Our virtual event Leadership Links webinar: Civility Saves Lives, took place on Thursday 13th November 2025.
- [Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Self) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-self-record-your-learning-3/): Our in person event Scottish Care: Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Self) took place on Thursday 20th November.
- [Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Teams) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-teams-record-your-learning-3/): Our in-person event Angus HSCP: Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Teams) took place on Wednesday 25th February 2026.
- [Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Self) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-self-record-your-learning-3-2/): Our in person Angus HSCP: Developing your Confidence as a Leader (Self) took place on Tuesday 10th February 2026.
- [Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Self) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-self-record-your-learning/): Our in person SAS Educational Event, Glasgow: Developing your Confidence as a Leader (Self) took place on Wednesday 5th November 2025.
- [Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Teams) in person – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-teams-in-person-record-your-learning/): Our in-person event Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Teams) took place on Tuesday 4th November 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 5 Paraphrasing and Summarising  – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-2-session-5-paraphrasing-and-summarising-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 5 took place on Thursday 30th October 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 5 Kantor 4 Player Model – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-1-session-5-kantor-4-player-model-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 5 took place on Tuesday 28th October 2025.
- [Diversity Coffee Connect: Beyond Bystander – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/diversity-coffee-connect-beyond-bystander-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Diversity Coffee Connect: Beyond Bystander took place on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.
- [Senior Leadership Development Programme for Remote, Rural and Island Localities](https://leadingtochange.scot/remote-and-rural/): Launching in November 2025, it will build on proven national leadership development models, and take a fresh, tailored approach using an action inquiry model. Content will evolve based on the cohort’s real-world leadership challenges and development needs operating in the Remote, Rural and Islands context.
- [Developing Your Confidence as a Leader in person (Self) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-in-person-self-record-your-learning/): Our in person event, Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Self) took place on Thursday 7th October 2025.
- [Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Corporate Parenting](https://leadingtochange.scot/leading-to-change-social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-corporate-parenting/): Our virtual event Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Corporate Parenting took place on Tuesday 7th October 2025.
- [Leadership Links webinar: Anti-racism in Leadership](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-links-webinar-anti-racism-in-leadership/): Our virtual event Leadership Links webinar: Anti-racism in Leadership took place on Wednesday 1st October 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 4 Using questions to Connect and Understand Others  – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-2-session-4-using-questions-to-connect-and-understand-others-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 4 took place on Thursday 25th September 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 4 Circles of Influence, Concern & Control  – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-1-session-4-circles-of-influence-concern-control-record-your-learning-2/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 4 took place on Tuesday 23rd September 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 4 Circles of Influence, Concern & Control  – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-1-session-4-circles-of-influence-concern-control-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 4 took place on Tuesday 23rd September 2025.
- [Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Adult Support and Protection](https://leadingtochange.scot/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-adult-support-and-protection/): Our virtual event Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series - Adult Support and Protection took place on Tuesday 9th September 2025.
- [Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Teams) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-teams-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Teams) took place on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th September 2025.
- [Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Self) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/dycaal-self-online/): Our virtual event Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (Self) took place on Tuesday 2nd and Thursday 4th September 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 3 The Active Listening Process  – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-2-session-3-the-active-listening-process-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 3 took place on Thursday 28th August 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 3 Three Horizons Model (Open) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-1-session-3-three-horizons-model-open-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 3 took place on Tuesday 26th August 2025 11:00am-12:00pm.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 3 Three Horizons Model (Cohort) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-1-session-3-the-three-horizons-cohort-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 3 took place on Tuesday 26th August 2025.
- [Leading to Change Book Club](https://leadingtochange.scot/book-club/): The Leading to Change Book Club was created as a response to the growing interest in using books as a meaningful tool for leadership development. It emerged from the Leading to Change community’s desire to create a dedicated space where leaders at all levels could come together to reflect, learn, and connect through shared reading experiences.
- [Meet Our Leadership Personas](https://leadingtochange.scot/lsp/meet-our-leadership-personas/): Explore our collection of downloadable leadership personas—realistic, relatable profiles designed to inspire and support leadership development for those working in social work, social care, health and related third, voluntary and independent organisations.
- [Leadership Success Profile](https://leadingtochange.scot/lsp/): We're excited to launch the new Leadership Success Profile (LSP) - a powerful and insightful tool designed to support leaders.
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 2 Personal Preferences in Communication (Open) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-2-session-2-personal-preferences-in-communication-open-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 2 took place on Thursday 26th June 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 2 Personal Preferences in Communication (Cohort) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-2-session-2-personal-preferences-in-communication-cohort-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 2 took place on Thursday 26th June 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 2 Self-Leadership (Open) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-1-session-2-self-leadership-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 2 took place on Tuesday 24th June 2025 11:00am-12:00pm.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 2 Self-Leadership (Cohort) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-1-session-2-self-leadership-cohort-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 2 took place on Tuesday 24th June 2025.
- [Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Rooted in experience: A leaders journey in the Third Sector](https://leadingtochange.scot/leading-to-change-social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-rooted-in-experience-a-leaders-journey-in-the-third-sector/): Our virtual event Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Rooted in experience took place on Thursday 19th June 2025.
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- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 1 The four types of conversation (Open)  – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-2-session-1-the-four-types-of-conversation-open-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 1 took place on Thursday 29th May 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 1 The four types of conversation (Cohort)  – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-2-session-1-the-four-types-of-conversation-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 1 took place on Thursday 29th May 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 1 Leadership and Management (Open) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-1-session-1-leadership-and-management-open-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 1 took place on Tuesday 27th May 2025.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 1 Leadership and Management (Cohort) – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-series-1-session-1-leadership-and-management-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 1 took place on Tuesday 27th May 2025.
- [Diversity Coffee Connect: Being an ally to neurodiverse colleagues – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/diversity-coffee-connect-being-an-ally-to-neurodiverse-colleagues-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Diversity Coffee Connect: Being an ally to neurodiverse colleagues took place on Tuesday 6th May 2025.
- [Leadership Links webinar: Right conversation, right time](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-links-webinar-right-conversation-right-time/): Our virtual event Leadership Links webinar: Right conversation, right time, took place on Tuesday 29th April 2025.
- [My One Thing](https://leadingtochange.scot/my-one-thing/):  We ask all of our attendees to identify one thing that they will stop, start or continue doing as a result of attending one of our events. To avoid misplacing or forgetting what your 'one thing' may be, we've come up with a way that you can send this to yourself using the 'My One Thing' digital card below.
- [Social Care, Social Work and Health Spotlight Series: Human Learning and Quality Management Systems- Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/social-care-social-work-and-health-spotlight-series-human-learning-and-quality-management-systems-record-your-learning/): Our virtual Spotlight event: Human Learning and Quality Management Systems took place on Monday 31st March 2025.
- [Book Club – Dare to Lead: Bold work, tough conversations, whole hearts](https://leadingtochange.scot/book-club-dare-to-lead-bold-work-tough-conversations-whole-hearts/): Our virtual event Book Club - Dare to Lead: Bold work, tough conversations, whole hearts, took place on Thursday 6th March 2025.
- [Leadership Links: Developing Your Confidence as a Leader – Record your Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-links-developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-record-your-learning/): Our virtual event Leadership Links: Developing your confidence as a Leader took place on Wednesday 26th February 2025.
- [Diversity Coffee Connect: Inclusive leadership practices for hybrid working](https://leadingtochange.scot/diversity-coffee-connect-inclusive-leadership-practices-for-hybrid-working/): Our virtual event Diversity Coffee Connect: Inclusive leadership practices for hybrid working took place on Tuesday 18th February 2025.
- [Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Trauma Informed Practice](https://leadingtochange.scot/leading-to-change-social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-trauma-informed-practice/): Our virtual Spotlight event - Trauma Informed Practice, took place on Monday 17th February 2025.
- [Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight series – Trauma Informed Practice](https://leadingtochange.scot/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-trauma-informed-practice/): Our virtual event Spotlight event - Trauma Informed Practice took place on Monday 17th January 2025.
- [Evolving Leaders](https://leadingtochange.scot/inclusive-leaders-hub/evolving-leaders/): If you’ve found this page, you might be a leader looking to develop your toolkit or an experienced leader who feels a bit rusty! You might be particularly interested in inclusive leadership practices. We have collated leadership programmes that might support your development and resources for you to read/watch/listen to in your own time. We will update this regularly and hope this will be useful to you.
- [Senior Leaders](https://leadingtochange.scot/inclusive-leaders-hub/senior-leaders/): Leading For The Future | Leading To Change | NHS Scotland (for those in senior leadership positions in health (both clinical and non-clinical), social care and voluntary organisations)
- [Aspiring Leaders](https://leadingtochange.scot/inclusive-leaders-hub/aspiring-leaders/): If you’ve found this page, you might be just starting out on your leadership journey – or you might be curious about leadership and looking for a place to start. We have collated leadership programmes that might support your development, resources for you to read/watch/listen to in your own time and other opportunities. We will update this regularly and hope this will be a useful aid as you progress along your leadership journey.
- [Leadership Bites: Session 8 – Coaching, Mentoring, Advocating](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-session-8-coaching-mentoring-advocating/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites: Session 8 - Coaching, Mentoring, Advocating took place on Thursday 26th February 2026.
- [Inclusive Leaders Hub](https://leadingtochange.scot/inclusive-leaders-hub/): Leading to Change offer a range of events for leaders at all levels, including events focused on inclusive leadership and events which support courageous conversations in small groups about important topics relating to equality and diversity. Browse our events and sign up here!
- [Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Listening and Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/leading-to-change-social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-listening-and-learning/): Our virtual event Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Listening and Learning took place on Wednesday 29th January 2025.
- [Submit your story](https://leadingtochange.scot/submit-your-story/): Stories That Inspire Change offers a trusted space for people working in social care, social work, health and all related organisations, where you can share your story with others who may be encouraged, inspired or feel a little less alone.
- [Leadership Links – Taming your inner critic](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-links-taming-your-inner-critic/): Our virtual event Leadership Link - Taming your inner critic took place on Tuesday 21st January 2025.
- [Leadership Bites: Session 7 – 5 ways to be more creative](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-bites-session-7-5-ways-to-be-more-positive/): Our virtual event Leadership Bites: Session 7 - 5 ways to be more creative took place on Tuesday 27th January 2025.
- [Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Ethical Commissioning](https://leadingtochange.scot/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-ethical-commissioning/): Our virtual event Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series - Ethical Commissioning took place on Thursday 5th December 2024.
- [Leadership Links – Taking control of your Career](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-links-taking-control-of-your-career/): Our virtual Leadership Links - Taking control of your Career took place on Wednesday 20th November 2024.
- [Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Five Ambitions for the future](https://leadingtochange.scot/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-five-ambitions-for-the-future/): Our virtual event Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series - Five Ambitions for the future took place on Tuesday 12th November 2024.
- [Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Reflective Supervision](https://leadingtochange.scot/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-reflective-supervision/): Our virtual event Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series - Reflective Supervision took place on Thursday 24th October 2024.
- [Digital Community Event: Inspirational Leadership – The importance of people, place and professional regard](https://leadingtochange.scot/digital-community-event-inspirational-leadership-the-importance-of-people-place-and-professional-regard/): Our Digital Community Event on the topic of Inspirational Leadership took place on Tuesday 8th October 2024.
- [Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight series – You make a difference](https://leadingtochange.scot/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-you-make-a-difference/): Our virtual event Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight series - You make a difference took place on Thursday 26th September 2024.
- [Sitemap](https://leadingtochange.scot/sitemap/): Use the below links to find our full range of content.
- [Leadership Links: A resilience perspective](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-links-a-resilience-perspective/): Our virtual event Leadership Links: A resilience perspective took place on Thursday 22nd August 2024.
- [Leadership Links: The journey to better times](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-links-the-journey-to-better-times-2/): Our virtual event Leadership Links: The journey to better times took place on Tuesday 22nd May 2024.
- [Protected: Developing Inclusive Leaders Platform](https://leadingtochange.scot/developing-inclusive-leaders-platform/): This platform offers learning paths for aspiring leaders and active leaders at all levels who want to develop their inclusive leadership skills, celebrate diversity in leadership and learn to recognise and support diverse talent to thrive across social work, social care and health in Scotland. 
- [Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Outsmart your Unconscious Bias](https://leadingtochange.scot/leading-to-change-social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-outsmart-your-unconscious-bias/): Our virtual event Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Outsmart your Unconscious Bias took place on Tuesday 11th June 2024.
- [Leadership Links: Intersectionality in the care of marginalised communities](https://leadingtochange.scot/leadership-links-intersectionality-in-the-care-of-marginalised-communities/): Our virtual event Leadership Links: Intersectionality in the care of marginalised communities took place on Thursday 18th April 2024.
- [Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Leadership in Social Work](https://leadingtochange.scot/leading-to-change-social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-leadership-in-social-work/): Our virtual event Leading to Change: Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Leadership in Social Work took place on Tuesday 11th November 2025.
- [Podcasts at Leading to Change](https://leadingtochange.scot/podcasts/): Listen to our podcasts over on PodBean or Spotify, or visit our 'What's on Offer?' page to find out more about Leading to Change and our offers.
- [Allyship Hub](https://leadingtochange.scot/allyship-hub/): This Allyship Hub has been developed to support leaders at all levels across social work, social care and health on their journey to become active allies.

## Stories
- [Inclusive Leadership: Leading Differently for Change](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/inclusive-leadership-leading-differently-for-change/): Inclusive leadership recognises that today’s challenges cannot be solved by traditional models of authority alone. Complex systems, persistent inequality and growing mistrust demand a different kind of leadership — one that is intentional, reflective and grounded in responsibility.
- [Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/ubuntu-i-am-because-we-are/): In leadership, we often focus on individual capability — performance, authority, expertise. But the African philosophy of Ubuntu offers a different starting point:I am because we are.
- [Inclusive Leaders’ Voices: Why I Created This Podcast](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/inclusive-leaders-voices-why-i-created-this-podcast/): I created Inclusive Leaders’ Voices because leadership is often treated as neutral — even when lived experience shows it isn’t.
- [NHS Ayrshire and Arran: Saving You Time So You Can Save Lives](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/nhs-ayrshire-and-arran-saving-you-time-so-you-can-save-lives/): In NHS Ayrshire and Arran, the Library and Knowledge Services team is helping staff stay informed, inspired, and evidence-based, without adding to their workload.
- [How NHS Lothian Sparked a Culture of Kindness and Gratitude Across Its Workforce](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/how-nhs-lothian-sparked-a-culture-of-kindness-and-gratitude-across-its-workforce/): NHS Lothian launched a heartfelt campaign to promote kindness and gratitude among staff, recognising that how colleagues treat one another can significantly impact wellbeing and workplace culture. The initiative, called Cup of Kindness, encouraged staff to reflect on their values and celebrate each other in meaningful ways.
- [Dumfries and Galloway Social Work Services – Introducing Magic Notes to Transform Practice](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/dumfries-and-galloway-social-work-services-introducing-magic-notes-to-transform-practice/): Magic Notes has been introduced for practitioners in Dumfries and Galloway Social Work Services to instantly create detailed recordings and assessments.
- [Empowering Leaders Across NHS Grampian: Building Confidence and Consistency in Leadership](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/empowering-leaders-across-nhs-grampian-building-confidence-and-consistency-in-leadership/): NHS Grampian recognised a growing need to strengthen leadership capability across its teams. This prompted the introduction of a dedicated programme to empower leaders and create a culture of ownership and accountability.
- [Leadership Bites: A journey of continuous learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/leadership-bites-a-journey-of-continuous-learning/): Lyndsay shares her experience of engaging with Leadership Bites sessions as a meaningful way to continue her professional development. With a background in Business Management and a passion for leadership, she finds the short, accessible format and welcoming environment ideal for refreshing her knowledge and connecting with peers across the system.
- [Championing Leadership in Social Care: A Collaborative Journey with Leading to Change](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/championing-leadership-in-social-care-a-collaborative-journey-with-leading-to-change/): Gillian Currie reflects on her evolving relationship with Leading to Change, sparked by a powerful presentation at a Scottish Care National Conference.
- [Leading with Inclusion: My Journey of Growth and Connection](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/leading-with-inclusion-my-journey-of-growth-and-connection/): Over three years of engaging with Leading to Change, Amina Slimani-Fersia describes a deeply transformative leadership journey shaped by reflection, connection, and practice. From practical tools to mindset shifts, each session—from Leadership Links to Diversity Coffee Connect—has helped her grow into a more confident, inclusive, and compassionate leader.
- [NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: Cutting Out Sexual Harassment](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/nhs-greater-glasgow-and-clyde-cutting-out-sexual-harassment/): The “Breaking the Silence” report, published in September 2023 in the British Journal of Surgery, revealed widespread unreported sexual harassment in surgical departments across the UK. In response, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) acted quickly, forming a Short-Life Working Group to tackle this issue head-on.
- [Dumfries and Galloway HSCP: Restructuring to build teams with a positive culture ](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/dumfries-and-galloway-hscp-restructuring-to-build-teams-with-a-positive-culture/): In Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), a bold step was taken to reshape the way adult social work teams operate.
- [NHS Ayrshire and Arran: Empowering Staff Through Wellbeing Events](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/nhs-ayrshire-and-arran-empowering-staff-through-wellbeing-events/): NHS Ayrshire and Arran are putting staff wellbeing at the heart of their culture through a series of creative and inclusive wellbeing events.
- [NHS Ayrshire and Arran: A Wellbeing App That Puts Support in Staff Hands](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/nhs-ayrshire-and-arran-a-wellbeing-app-that-puts-support-in-staff-hands/): In response to the unique pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, NHS Ayrshire and Arran developed a bespoke Staff Wellbeing App, a digital tool designed to give health and social care staff easy access to wellbeing resources, wherever and whenever they need them.
- [NHS Fife: Supporting Staff Through Spiritual Care and Wellbeing Workshops](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/nhs-fife-supporting-staff-through-spiritual-care-and-wellbeing-workshops/): In NHS Fife, the Spiritual Care Team, working alongside a health psychologist, has created a rich programme of wellbeing support for staff. Recognising the emotional toll of the pandemic and the ongoing pressures of health and social care work, the team developed a series of workshops and reflective sessions to help staff reconnect, recover, and build resilience.
- [NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: Supporting Staff Through the Menopausal Transition](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/nhs-greater-glasgow-and-clyde-supporting-staff-through-the-menopausal-transition/): With nearly 80% of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s workforce identifying as female, and 46% reporting that menopause symptoms have impacted their working lives, the organisation recognised the need for targeted support. As part of its Staff Health Strategy, NHSGGC launched a board-wide Menopause Peer Support Hub—a compassionate, staff-led initiative designed to offer early, accessible support for colleagues navigating the menopausal transition.
- [Highland Council: A Local Lifeline for Mental Health Support](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/highland-council-a-local-lifeline-for-mental-health-support/): Highland Council has taken a bold step to support employee mental health by launching a new helpline designed to feel local, accessible, and stigma-free.
- [East Ayrshire HSCP: Prioritising Workforce Wellbeing](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/east-ayrshire-hscp-prioritising-workforce-wellbeing/): In East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), a fresh approach to workforce wellbeing is helping staff feel more supported, connected, and empowered.
- [Midlothian HSCP – Keeping Well in the Workplace](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/midlothian-hscp-keeping-well-in-the-workplace/): Working in health and social care can be emotionally demanding. Midlothian Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) recognised the toll this can take and responded with a proactive initiative: the Staff Mental Wellbeing Workshop – Keeping Well in the Workplace.
- [Bandrum Nursing Home – Supporting Staff Wellbeing](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/bandrum-nursing-home-supporting-staff-wellbeing/): At Bandrum Nursing Home, staff wellbeing isn’t just a priority — it’s a way of working. Over the past 13 years, the team has built a vibrant and inclusive Wellbeing Programme that supports both physical and mental health, helping staff feel more connected, supported, and resilient.
- [NHS Fife and NES – Supporting Colleagues Through Bereavement](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/nhs-fife-nes-supporting-colleagues-through-bereavement/): When a colleague passes away, the impact on a team can be profound. NHS Fife and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) recognised the need to proactively support staff in navigating such difficult experiences. Together, they developed the Bereavement in the Workplace course.
- [How Abbotsford Care (Glenrothes) Prioritised Deepening Staff Wellbeing](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/how-abbotsford-care-glenrothes-prioritised-staff-mental-health-through-targeted-support-initiatives/): Wellbeing is at the heart of how Abbotsford Care (Glenrothes) Ltd provide care – to residents, each other and themselves. Overtime, the organisation has continued to deepen this commitment, recognising that supporting mental health isn’t a one-off initiative, but something that lives within their culture.
- [NHS Grampian is Celebrating Diversity through Food](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/iwwc-case-study-nhs-grampian-is-celebrating-diversity-through-food/): At NHS Grampian, inclusion isn’t just a policy—it’s something lived and celebrated. One delicious example of this is our Staff Equalities Network’s partnership with the NHS Grampian Catering Team, where lunchtimes have been turned into a celebration of culture, identity, and belonging.
- [How NHS Lanarkshire Support the People who Care](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/case-study-nhs-lanarkshire-supporting-the-people-who-care-for-us/): NHS Lanarkshire believe that caring for their healthcare staff is just as important as caring for their patients. That belief inspired the Inspiring Partnership (IP) Project—a leadership initiative designed to explore and enhance the health and wellbeing of the healthcare workforce.
- [How National Services Scotland Supported Staff Through Menopause](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/case-study-how-national-services-scotland-supported-staff-through-menopause/): In 2022, National Services Scotland (NSS) launched a new initiative to support colleagues experiencing menopause, using a Spaces for Listening approach. This was more than just a health session—it was a safe, inclusive space where staff could speak openly about how menopause was affecting them physically, mentally, and emotionally.
- [How Glasgow City HSCP developed an Integrated Approach to Supporting Asylum Seekers and Refugees](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/case-study-how-glasgow-city-hscp-developed-an-integrated-approach-to-supporting-asylum-seekers-and-refugees/): Learn how Glasgow HSCP integrated Health services for Asylum Seekers and Social Care services for Refugees with a vision to develop more suitable health and social care provision for service users.
- [The Story of NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s Integrated Staff Psychology Team](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/case-study-the-story-of-nhs-ayrshire-and-arrans-integrated-staff-psychology-team/): In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, NHS Ayrshire & Arran recognised a pressing need: our healthcare staff were under immense pressure, and their wellbeing needed immediate, meaningful support. From that need, a dedicated Staff Psychology Team was developed, as a part of our wider staff wellbeing service.
- [The team has been an inspiration and has continually adapted and changed what we can offer to ensure the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. ](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/the-team-has-been-an-inspiration-and-has-continually-adapted-and-changed-what-we-can-offer-to-ensure-the-best-possible-outcomes-for-children-young-people-and-their-families/): I would love to nominate the Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy team in NHS Lothian for a free pack of Leading to Change cards to help to say how awesome they have been over the last year in adjusting and continuing to work with determination to meet the needs of children, young people at their families throughout the pandemic.
- [Personalised Leadership Development that builds Knowledge, Skills and Confidence](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/personalised-leadership-development-that-builds-knowledge-skills-and-confidence/): Virtual Ashridge online leadership development subscription, now branded Leadership Live
- [They support and look out for their staff every single day, to strive to provide their patients with safe, person centred care at all times.](https://leadingtochange.scot/stories/they-support-and-look-out-for-their-staff-every-single-day-to-strive-to-provide-their-patients-with-safe-person-centred-care-at-all-times/): I would like to highlight the awesome Senior Nursing team that I work with - Karen, Anne, Lise, Ailsa, Fiona, Cheryl, Chrissie and Martin. They support each other and me every day to carry out the best care they can. They support and look out for their staff every single day, to strive to provide their patients with safe, person centred care at all times. they have faced the challenges of COVID19 head on and have been brave and resourceful, as well as infinitely adaptable to the changing landscape. We are a new team and I am so proud of every one of them for their dedication and resilience.

## Resources
- [Summer Reads for Leaders](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/summer-reads-for-leaders/): Explore five thought-provoking titles previously featured in our “Summer Reads for Leaders” series. Each book offers valuable insights to support leadership development across health, social care and social work.
- [Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series Recording: National Social Work Agency](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-recording-national-social-work-agency/): In this Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Session we welcomed  Joanna Macdonald, National Chief Social Work Adviser and Chief Executive of the National Social Work Agency.
- [Leadership Links Recording: Collaboration in Complex Systems](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-links-recording-collaboration-in-complex-systems/): In this Leadership Links webinar we welcomed Eddie Fraser, Chief Executive of East Ayrshire Council.
- [Leading Anti-racism Practice in Health and Social Care – Webinar Recording and Podcast](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/anti-racism-in-health-and-social-care-webinar-recording-and-podcast/): We are delighted to share the webinar recording from our recent online workshop: 'Leading anti-racism practice in health and social care.'
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Series 2: Session 2 – Personal Preferences in Communication](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-series-2-session-2-personal-preferences-in-communication/): The 1 page brief for session 7 of the Leadership Bites Series 2 sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Insights Pack: Allyship from the lens of disability](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-allyship-from-the-lens-of-disability/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event. Explores some of the barriers faced by disabled people accessing employment and or public services.
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Series 2: Session 7 – Preparing for Difficult Conversations](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-series-2-session-7-preparing-for-difficult-conversations/): The 1 page brief for session 7 of the Leadership Bites Series 2 sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Series 2: Session 6 – Using Questions to Connect and Understand](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-series-2-session-6-using-questions-to-connect-and-understand/): The 1 page brief for session 6 of the Leadership Bites Series 2 sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Leadership Links Recording: Leading with Hope and Joy](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-links-recording-leading-with-hope-and-joy/): In this reflective session, Jess Elsey, Head of Programme for Leading to Change, shared her thoughts on leading with hope and joy, reflecting on the impact this concept has had on her own leadership style over the past couple of years, and will encourage participants to reflect on what this means to them and their own leadership style and practice. 
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Series 2: Session 5 – Paraphrasing and Summarising](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-series-2-session-5-paraphrasing-and-summarising/): The 1 page brief for session 5 of the Leadership Bites Series 2 sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Insights Pack: A human rights approach to leadership](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-a-human-rights-approach-to-leadership/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event. Explores what taking a human rights-based approach means, what the challenges are and how we can navigate these to put rights into practice.  
- [Leadership Links Recording: Leadership for Learning](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-links-recording-leadership-for-learning/): In this session, we explored how we learn at work, the importance of learning organisations and what type of leadership enables learning spaces to flourish. The session was presented by Dr Gillian Ferguson, Lecturer in Social Work and Programme Leader for the Doctorate in Health and Social Care at The Open University.
- [Insights Pack: Privilege – A clumsy conversation worth having](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-privilege-a-clumsy-conversation-worth-having/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event. Explores privilege and how this evokes different reactions in conversations relating to EDI at work.
- [Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight – Leadership in Social Services – SSSC’s Learning Zone](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-leadership-in-social-services-ssscs-learning-zone/): This Spotlight session hosted by the Scottish Social Services Council, focused on the new leadership in social services resource on the SSSC’s Learning Zone.
- [Social work, social care and health Spotlight Series Recording: Ziggy Stardust and Leadership for Learning in Health and Social Services](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-recording-ziggy-stardust-and-leadership-for-learning-in-health-and-social-services/): This spotlight session hosted by Dr Gillian Ferguson, The Open University, focused on leadership for learning. The session explored ideas from research in Scotland and the notion that everyone is a learner, an educator and a leader (whether they think so or not). We reflected together on what this means for our influence on developing practice in extraordinary jobs across health and social care.
- [Leadership Links Recording: Civility Saves Lives](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-links-recording-civility-saves-lives/): Civility Saves Lives is a clinician-led, collaborative project with a mission to promote positive behaviours and share the evidence base around positive and negative behaviours at work. 
- [Insights Pack: Beyond Bystander](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-beyond-bystander/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event. Explores the Beyond Bystander workshop, an innovate, grassroots initiative on responding to micro-aggressions at work.
- [Social work, social care and health Spotlight Series Recording: Corporate Parenting](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-recording-corporate-parenting/): This session explored the responsibilities of leaders in embedding a rights-based, relational approach to Corporate Parenting across NHS Scotland.
- [Leadership Links Recording: Anti-racism in Leadership](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-links-recording-anti-racism-in-leadership/): In this Leadership Links webinar we welcomed Professor Joy Warmington MBE. This session explores anti-racist leadership in practice how it is different from previous approaches to racial equality.
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Series 2: Session 4 – Using Questions to Connect and Understand](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-series-2-session-4-using-questions-to-connect-and-understand/): The 1 page brief for session 4 of the Leadership Bites Series 2 sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Social work, social care and health Spotlight Series Recording – Adult Support and Protection](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-recording-adult-support-and-protection/): During this session, we welcomed Brenda Walker, the National Adult Support and Protection Coordinator for IRISS.
Brenda spoke to us about purpose of the Adult Support and Protection Act 2007, who meets the legislative criteria and about what happens after an ASP referral is made.
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Series 2: Session 3 – The Active Listening Process](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-series-2-session-3-the-active-listening-process/): The 1 page brief for session 3 of the Leadership Bites Series 2 sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Social work, social care and health Spotlight Series Recording – Respectful, Responsive and Relational](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-recording-respectful-responsive-and-relational/): During this session, Dr Jenna Breckenridge shared the findings from a multi-method qualitative research study she conducted as part of an Economic and Research Council (ESRC) funded policy fellowship with Scottish Government.
- [Leadership Links Recording: Realistic Leadership – A Risk Worth Taking](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-links-recording-realistic-leadership-a-risk-worth-taking/): Presented by Katy Styles, Clinical Lead for Realistic Medicine in NHS Grampian, with support from Ali Keast – Senior Educator in NES, this was an inspiring session on leading with authenticity and courage in health and social care.
- [Insights Pack: Collective Leadership to Tackle Health Inequalities](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-collective-leadership-to-tackle-health-inequalities/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event .Explores the causes and effects of health inequalities and how we can work collectively to lead positive change.
- [Mindtools: Leadership Success Profile](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/mindtools-leadership-success-profile/): We are delighted to announce that as part of the launch of our Leadership Success Profile (LSP), we have collaborated with Mindtools to bring you a range of practical, quality resources that align to the LSP and aim to support your leadership and management development. 
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Series 2: Session 1 – The Four Types of Conversation](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-series-2-session-1-the-four-types-of-conversation/): The 1 page brief for session 1 of the Leadership Bites Series 2 sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Insights Pack: Being an Ally to Neurodivergent Colleagues](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-being-an-ally-to-neurodiverse-colleagues/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event on Being an Ally to Neurodivergent Colleagues. Explores neurodiversity in the workplace and how we can contribute to a community that values diversity and strength.
- [Leadership Links webinar recording: Right conversation, right time](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-links-webinar-recording-right-conversation-right-time/): This session was presented by Sandra Reid and explored actions to create the right environment, address barriers, and develop strategies for having confident, compassionate conversations.
- [Leading to Change Podcasts: Senior Leadership Podcasts](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leading-to-change-podcasts-senior-leadership-podcasts/): Join us in conversation with senior leaders to understand their leadership journey and their thoughts on the challenges currently facing the social work, social care and heath system.
- [Leading to Change Podcasts: Leading to Change Connect](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leading-to-change-connect/): Our Connect Podcast Series offers a chance to hear from real people within L2C and find out how to make the most out of our offerings.
- [Social Care, Social Work and Health Spotlight Series recording – Human Learning and Quality Management Systems](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/social-care-social-work-and-health-spotlight-series-recording-human-learning-and-quality-management-systems/): The recording from our Spotlight Series Event: Human Learning and Quality Management Systems by Diana Hekerem. Explores the work that is being undertaken by the Scottish Approach to Change.
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway session 8 – Wellbeing & your leadership development](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-session-8-wellbeing-your-leadership-development/): The 1 page brief for session eight of the Leadership Bites sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway session 7 – 5 ways to be more creative](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-session-7-5-ways-to-be-more-creative/): The 1 page brief for session seven of the Leadership Bites sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Session 6 – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-session-6-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs/): The 1 page brief for session six of the Leadership Bites sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Leadership Links webinar recording: Developing Your Confidence as a Leader](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-links-webinar-recording-developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader/): This session is a taster session for the 1 day session 'Developing your Confidence as a Leader' which will be available in 2025/2026.
- [Insights Pack: Inclusive Leadership Practices for Hybrid Working](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-inclusive-leadership-practices-for-hybrid-working/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event on Inclusive Leadership Practices for Hybrid Working. Explores the roles we all play as leaders in creating collaborative spaces at work.
- [Social Care, Social Work and Health Spotlight series Recording: Ethical Commissioning](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/social-care-social-work-and-health-spotlight-series-recording-ethical-commissioning/): The recording from our Spotlight Series Event: Ethical Commissioning, presented by Fraser Smith. Explores the capabilities of commissioned services and the experiences of people and communities.
- [Social Care, Social Work and Health Spotlight series Recording: Trauma Informed Practice](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/social-care-social-work-and-health-spotlight-series-recording-trauma-informed-practice/): The recording from our Spotlight Series Event: Trauma Informed Practice, presented by Kirsty Pate. Explores the work that is being undertaken by the Trauma Responsive Social Work Services team.
- [Leadership Links Webinar Recording: Taming your inner critic](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-links-webinar-recording-taming-your-inner-critic/): This session was presented by Kirsty McWilliam, founder of ThinkEQ. Kirsty helped take us through different ways to tame our inner critic.
- [Reflect & Connect Pack – Inspirational Leadership – The importance of people, place and professional regard](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/reflect-connect-pack-inspirational-leadership-the-importance-of-people-place-and-professional-regard/): The Reflect and Connect Pack from our Community event, Inspirational Leadership. Discover collective learning, key discussion themes and personal reflections from this session.
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Session 5 – The Kantor 4 Player Model](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-session-5-the-kantor-4-player-model/): The 1 page brief for session five of the Leadership Bites sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Leadership Links Webinar Recording: Taking control of your career – How to think and talk about your next career steps](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-links-webinar-recording-taking-control-of-your-career-how-to-think-and-talk-about-your-next-career-steps/): A leadership links webinar presented by John Lees, author of the best-selling How To Get A Job You Love, outlines effective ways of thinking, managing and shaping your career path.
- [Insights Pack: Reclaiming narratives (Being vs. Doing)](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-reclaiming-narratives-being-vs-doing/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event celebrating Black History Month 2024. Explores the theme of reclaiming narratives and how these shape our leadership and ways of being and doing.
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Session 4 – Circles of Influence, Concern and Control](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-session-4/): The 1 page brief for session four of the Leadership Bites sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Insights pack: Escaping the echo chamber – The power of thinking differently](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-escaping-the-echo-chamber-the-power-of-thinking-differently/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event: Escaping the echo chamber - The power of thinking differently. Includes useful resources and a recording.
- [Leadership Links Recording: Compassionate Leadership – A resilience perspective](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-links-compassionate-leadership-a-resilience-perspective/): A leadership links webinar presented by Dr Patricia Armstrong OBE in August 2024. It focussed on Compassionate Leadership and what leading in this way means both for the leader and for the team.
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Session 3 – Three Horizons Model](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-session-3-horizons/): The 1 page brief for session three of the Leadership Bites sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Session 2 – Self Leadership](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-session-2-self-leadership/): The 1 page brief for session two of the Leadership Bites sessions - this 'Takeaway' introduces the session, model, topic and features the recording, reflective questions and 'explore more' resources.
- [Leadership Bites Takeaway Session 1 – Leadership and Management](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-bites-takeaway-session-1-leadership-and-management/): Our Leadership Bites Takeaways are 1 page briefs that include a recording, the slides, some questions for reflection and some bitesize resources to further your learning.
- [Insights pack: Leading Positive Inclusive Change](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-process-and-perspective-leading-positive-inclusive-change-insights-pack/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event: Leading Positive Inclusive Change. Explores our focus and any call to actions moving forward.
- [Leadership Links recording: The Journey to Better Times](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/leadership-links-recording-the-journey-to-better-times/): A leadership links webinar presented by Audrey Birt in May 2024. Audrey shares personal insights and skills to improve the experience and life transition of other individuals going through illness and trauma.
- [Leadership Links recording: Intersectionality in the care of marginalised communities ](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/webinar-recording-intersectionality-in-the-care-of-marginalised-communities/): A leadership links webinar presented by Talat Yaqoob in April 2024. The session explores how communities who experience multiple and compounding inequalities experience the health and social care system in Scotland.
- [Insights Pack: Don’t call people out – call them in](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-dont-call-people-out-call-them-in/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event: Don't call people out - call them in. Explores our focus and any call to actions moving forward.
- [Insights Pack: Stay True to You (Values and Leadership)](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-stay-true-to-you-values-and-leadership/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event: Stay True to You - Values and Leadership. Explores our focus and any call to actions moving forward.
- [Insights Pack: Values and My Leadership Journey](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-values-and-my-leadership-journey/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event: Values and my Leadership Journey. Explores our focus and any call to actions moving forward.
- [Insights Pack: Cultural Awareness for Anti-racist Action at Work](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-cultural-awareness-for-anti-racist-action-at-work/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event: Cultural Awareness for Anti-racist Action at Work. Explores our focus and any call to actions moving forward.
- [Reflect & Connect Pack – Inspiring real change with collaboration and creativity: the impact of safe, innovative spaces to create change with freedom and fun](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/reflect-connect-pack-inspiring-real-change-with-collaboration-and-creativity-the-impact-of-safe-innovative-spaces-to-create-change-with-freedom-and-fun/): The Reflect and Connect Pack from our Community event, Inspiring real change with collaboration and creativity. Discover collective learning, key discussion themes and personal reflections from this session.
- [Insights Pack – Allyship: Understanding and Contributing to an Inclusive Workplace](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/insights-pack-allyship-understanding-and-contributing-to-an-inclusive-workplace/): The Insights pack from our Diversity Coffee Connect event - Understanding and Contributing to an Inclusive Workplace. Explores our focus and any call to actions moving forward.
- [Reflect & Connect pack – The things you didn’t know you didn’t know – what people really want you to know about social work and social care](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/reflect-connect-pack-the-things-you-didnt-know-you-didnt-know-what-people-really-want-you-to-know-about-social-work-and-social-care/): The Reflect and Connect Pack from our Community event, What People Really Want you to Know about Social Work and Social Care. Discover collective learning, key discussion themes & personal reflections from this session.
- [Reflect & Connect pack – Collaboration is messy – why people are the key to partnership working](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/reflect-connect-pack-collaboration-is-messy-why-people-are-the-key-to-partnership-working/): The Reflect and Connect Pack from our Community event, Collaboration is Messy. Discover collective learning, key discussion themes and personal reflections from this session.
- [Reflect and Connect Pack: The Impact of Providing a Space to Learn](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/reflect-and-connect-pack-the-impact-of-providing-a-space-to-learn/): The Reflect and Connect Pack from our Community event, The Impact of Providing a Space to Learn. Discover collective learning, key discussion themes and personal reflections from this session.
- [Reflect and Connect Pack: Leadership 101: Role Modelling Starts with Self](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/reflect-and-connect-pack-leadership-101-role-modelling-starts-with-self/): The Reflect and Connect Pack from our Community event, Leadership 101: Role Modelling Starts with Self. Discover collective learning, key discussion themes and personal reflections from this session.
- [Awesome Postcards](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/awesome-postcards/): Send a digital card to anyone, anywhere, immediately. We have 12 postcards to choose from that you can share with your amazing colleagues.
- [Why managers avoid giving feedback](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/podcast-why-managers-avoid-giving-feedback/): This is a recommended resource relating to the Leading to Change Community Event: Feedback - empowering compassionate conversations and relationships.
- [Feedback is a gift](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/video-turn-feedback-into-a-gift/): This video is a recommended resource for the Leading to Change Community Event: Feedback – empowering compassionate conversations and relationships.
- [How to turn feedback into a gift](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/article-turn-feedback-into-a-gift/): This article is recommended reading for the Leading to Change Community Event: Feedback – empowering compassionate conversations and relationships.
- [Happiness at work](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/podcast-happiness-at-work/): This podcast is a recommended resource relating to the Leading to Change Community Event: Creating space for others – empowerment for wellbeing and development.
- [What is empowerment?](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/video-what-is-empowerment/): This is a recommended resource relating to the Leading to Change Community Event: Creating space for others – empowerment for wellbeing and development.
- [Creating space for conversations](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/article-creating-space-for-conversations/): This resource is recommended reading relating to the Leading to Change Community Event: Creating space for others – empowerment for wellbeing and development.
- [The King’s Fund: Speaking up: challenging microaggressions in the workplace](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/the-kings-fund-speaking-up-challenging-microaggressions-in-the-workplace/): This is a blog post by Dana James-Edwards, Head of Diversity and Inclusion and The King's Fund. It is shared here as originally published on The Kings Fund website.
- [Self-Care and Wellbeing: A Practical Guide for Health and Social Care](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/self-care-and-wellbeing-a-practical-guide-for-health-and-social-care/): This is an online course brought to you by the University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
- [When rudeness in teams turns deadly](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/video-when-rudeness-in-teams-turns-deadly/): This video features Dr Chris Turner. It is shared here as published on TEDx. This is a recommended resource relating to the Leading to Change Community Event: Having challenging conversations with respect.
- [How to Have Difficult Conversations](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/podcast-how-to-have-difficult-conversations/): This podcast was produced by Simon Sinek and it features David Harris. It is a recommended resource relating to the Leading to Change Community Event: Having challenging conversations with respect.
- [How to Handle Difficult Conversations at Work](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/article-how-to-handle-difficult-conversations-at-work/): This article was written by Rebecca Knight and is shared here as published in the Harvard Business Review.
- [Sleep Tips to Increase Longevity and Improve Health](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/podcast-sleep-tips-to-increase-longevity-and-improve-health/): This podcast is produced by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and it features Professor Matthew Walker. It is a recommended resource relating to the Leading to Change Community Event: Resilience in pressured and challenging times.
- [Resilience resources for social work and social care workers](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/watch-resilience-resources-for-social-work-and-social-care-workers/): These resources were collected by Iriss, Social Work Scotland and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
- [Whitepaper: The paradox of pressure](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/the-paradox-of-pressure/): This whitepaper was written by Dane Jensen and is shared here as published in ThirdFactor.com.
- [Why you should bring your whole self to work ](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/bring-your-whole-self-to-work/): This video features Dan Clay and is part of The Way We Work, a TED series. It is a recommended resource, linked to the Leading to Change Community Event: Bringing your authentic self to work.
- [Working with Authenticity](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/podcast-working-with-authenticity/): This podcast is produced by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis. It is recommended listening, linked to the Leading to Change Community Event: Bringing your authentic self to work
- [Why you should be yourself at work](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/blog-why-you-should-be-yourself-at-work/): This blog was written by Bev Attfield and it is recommended reading, linked to the Leading to Change Community Event: Bringing your authentic self to work
- [NHS Scotland Executive Coaching Register](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/nhs-scotland-executive-coaching-register/): The Register provides an exceptional, diverse and experienced group of executive coaches to support NHS senior leaders with the current scale and scope of challenges.
- [Coaching Matters](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/coaching-matters/): The NHS Scotland National Boards' collaborative offers resources, CPD events and coaching support for the eight NHS National Boards.
- [Unlocking the leadership potential in ourselves and others – Community Event Insights Pack and Recording](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/unlocking-the-leadership-potential-in-ourselves-and-others-community-event-insights-pack-and-recording/): The Insights pack from our Project Lift Community Event - Unlocking the Leadership Potential in ourselves and others.
- [Supporting the people we serve – Community Event Insights Pack and Recording](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/supporting-the-people-we-serve-community-event-insights-pack-and-recording/): The Insights pack from our Project Lift Community Event - Supporting the people we serve.
- [The future will be made by us, together – Community Events Insights Pack and Recording](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/the-future-will-be-made-by-us-together-community-event-insights-pack-and-recording/): The Insights pack from our Project Lift Community Event - The Future will be Made by us, Together.
- [NES Coaching and Mentoring Information Pack](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/nes-coaching-and-mentoring-information-pack/): Information and resources on coaching and mentoring. This includes coaching and mentoring models , types, approaches and thinking underlying the way coaches and mentors work.
- [Learning resources from the Scottish Association of Social Workers (BASW)](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/learning-resources-from-the-british-association-of-social-workers-basw/): A range of training, online resources, programmes and frameworks to help social workers meet their CPD requirements and career development and aspirations, for all roles and levels.
- [Introducing Technology Enabled Care](https://leadingtochange.scot/resources/introducing-technology-enabled-care/): Resources to help embed digital skills into social care, social work and health practice.

## Programmes
- [Protected: Adaptive Learning Sets for Senior Systems Leaders (ALS)](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/adaptive-learning-sets-for-senior-systems-leaders-als/): Adaptive Learning Sets (ALS) is a leadership development offer designed specifically for senior systems leaders across health, social care and social work.
- [NHS Scotland GP Coaching Service](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/nhs-scotland-gp-coaching-service/): The GP Coaching service offers a safe and confidential space and time to reflect on wellbeing and resilience, and a career in General Practice.
- [Developing your Confidence as a Leader (DYCAAL)](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-dycaal/): Developing Your Confidence as a Leader (DYCAAL) is a practical, interactive leadership offer from Leading to Change designed to support people at all levels to build confidence in their leadership practice – whether you lead yourself, others, or a whole team.
- [Leading for the Future](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/leading-for-the-future/): An innovative package of leadership development designed specifically for those in social work, health and social care, third sector and partner organisations.
- [Leadership Bites](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/leadership-bites/): Leadership Bites is designed as an offer for those new, early stage or ‘slightly rusty’ leaders, who would appreciate the opportunity for some leadership basics.
- [NHS Scotland Executive Coaching Register](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/nhs-scotland-executive-coaching-register/): The Executive Coaching Register is a costed, quality assured framework of executive coaches within the NHS Scotland.
- [Leading Digital Transformation in Health and Care for Scotland (PGCert, PGDip, MSc)](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/leading-digital-transformation-in-health-and-care-for-scotland-pgcert-pgdip-msc/): This postgraduate programme will enhance the ability of current and future leaders to drive, deliver and embed digital transformation across health and care services in Scotland.
- [Leading to Change Diversity Coffee Connect Programme](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/diversity-coffee-connect/): Leading to Change Diversity Coffee Connect Programme is a networking scheme designed to connect individuals from across our health and care system that would not normally come into contact.
- [Professional Development Award in Technology Enabled Care (PDA in TEC)](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/professional-development-award-in-technology-enabled-care-pda-in-tec/): The PDA in Technology Enabled Care aims to equip Scotland's workforce with the knowledge and skills required to embed Technology Enabled Care into health and social care practice.
- [Digital Health and Care Leadership Programme (DLP)](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/digital-health-and-care-leadership-programme-dlp/): The DLP supports ambitious and experienced health and care professionals to influence digital health and care in their organisations.
- [New Horizons](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/new-horizons/): New Horizons is aimed at new and emerging leaders and managers to support the development of their leadership capability and capacity.
- [You as a Collaborative Leader (YaCL)](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/you-as-a-collaborative-leader-yacl/): A programme for health and social services professionals working in integration, to develop the skills and knowledge to lead effectively across integrated settings where effective collaboration is essential.
- [Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/leading-well-for-staff-health-and-wellbeing-in-the-nhs/): An online learning programme brought to you by The Kings Fund. This course is focused on NHS leaders, it may also be beneficial to leaders working in social care, social work and the voluntary or community sectors.
- [Developing Leadership Skills for Social Work and Social Care](https://leadingtochange.scot/programmes/developing-leadership-skills-for-social-work-and-social-care/): This is an online learning programme brought to you by Kingston University, available via FutureLearn. Discover the fundamentals of effective management for leading teams in social care settings.

## Events
- [Leading to Change Book Club: The Atlas of the Heart](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leading-to-change-book-club-the-atlas-of-the-heart/): This session of the Leading to Change Book Club will be featuring 'Atlas of the Heart' by Brené Brown. Whether you have already read the book, you are interested in reading it or finding out more about it; this is a space were you are welcome to engage and join the conversation.
- [Leading to Change Book Club: Right kind of wrong; the science of failing well](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leading-to-change-book-club-right-kind-of-wrong-the-science-of-failing-well/): This session of the Leading to Change Book Club will be featuring 'Right Kind of Wrong' by Amy C. Edmondson. Whether you have already read the book, you are interested in reading it or finding out more about it; this is a space were you are welcome to engage and join the conversation.
- [Leading to Change Book Club: Why We Revolt: A Patient Revolution for Careful and Kind Care](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leading-to-change-book-club-why-we-revolt-a-patient-revolution-for-careful-and-kind-care/): This session of the Leading to Change Book Club will be featuring 'Why we revolt' by Victor Montori. Whether you have already read the book, you are interested in reading it or finding out more about it; this is a space were you are welcome to engage and join the conversation.
- [Leading to Change Book Club: Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leading-to-change-book-club-rebel-ideas-the-power-of-diverse-thinking/): This session of the Leading to Change Book Club will be featuring 'Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking by Matthew Syed. Whether you have already read the book, you are interested in reading it or finding out more about it; this is a space were you are welcome to engage and join the conversation.
- [Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Gloriously Ordinary Language](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-gloriously-ordinary-language/): Bryony Shannon and Tricia Nicoll will introduce Gloriously Ordinary Lives and share the essence of Gloriously Ordinary Language - how we can keep our language real, inclusive and human. We will explore why ‘ordinary’ is essential and discuss the power of words in all our lives.
- [Social Work, Social Care and Health Spotlight Series – Getting it Right for Everyone (GIRFE)](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/social-work-social-care-and-health-spotlight-series-getting-it-right-for-everyone-girfe/): This session explores the journey of GIRFE (Getting it Right for Everyone), from its policy foundations and national development to its growing implementation across Scotland.
- [Developing your confidence as a Leader: Team Dynamics](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/developing-your-confidence-as-a-leader-team-dynamics/): This interactive course explores how team dynamics and expectations influence behaviours, relationships and outcomes.
- [Diversity Coffee Connect: Authenticity in Leadership: More Than Just Being Yourself](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/diversity-coffee-connect-authenticity-in-leadership-more-than-just-being-yourself/): In this session we will consider what authentic leadership means in today's workplace, the benefits it can bring for trust, inclusion, and performance, and some of the common pitfalls that can arise.
- [Leadership Links: Compassionate Leadership – Yes, but how? ](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-links-compassionate-leadership-yes-but-how/): In this session, we will explore how self-compassion isn't quite what you think, how to cultivate compassion in your team and also how to develop and set healthy boundaries.
- [Leadership Links: Developing as a leader using the Leadership Success Profile](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-links-developing-as-a-leader-using-the-leadership-success-profile/): In this Leadership Links webinar, we welcome David Taylor, from the Leading to Change team. This session will explore the Leadership Success Profile (LSP) for Operational Leaders.
- [NHS Education for Scotland and Institute of Health and Social Care Management: Empowering Conversations workshop](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/nhs-education-for-scotland-and-institute-of-health-and-social-care-management-empowering-conversations-workshop-3/): NHS Education for Scotland (NES) in association with the Institute of Health and Social Care Management (IHSCM) are pleased to announce a workshop on Empowering Conversations.
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 1 – The Four Types of Conversation](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-2-the-four-types-of-conversation/): Join us to explore why understanding the type of conversation we are having can significantly enhance our communication.
- [Leadership Links webinar: Anti-racism in Leadership ](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-links-webinar-anti-racism-in-leadership/): In this leadership links webinar, we welcome Professor Joy Warmington MBE and we will explore anti-racist leadership in practice at an organisational and individual level.
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 8 – Coaching, Mentoring and Advocating](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-2-session-8-coaching-mentoring-and-advocating/): In this session, we will identify the importance of being a mentor, coach and advocate for others and understanding how to find the right time to step in each of these roles. 
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 7 – Preparing for Difficult Conversations](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-2-session-7-preparing-for-difficult-conversations/): In this session, we will explore the concept of Humanity in Leadership as we prepare for difficult conversations.
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 6 – Closing the Gap](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-2-session-6-closing-the-gap/): In this session we will take a very practical look at how to give feedback in a way that helps explore Intent vs Impact, therefore considering what is going on for the person you want to give to as well as the impact of the action or behaviour. 
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 5 – Paraphrasing and Summarising](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-2-session-5-paraphrasing-and-summarising/): In this session, we will discover the differences between paraphrasing and summarising and why both skills are essential to leaders, regardless of role, level or sector.  
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 8 – Wellbeing and your Leadership Development](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-1-session-8-wellbeing-and-your-leadership-development/): In this session, we’ll consider what it looks like when you put on your own oxygen mask first and use a grounding in what good leadership looks like to assess how you are doing right now and how best to move forward. 
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 7 – 5 ways to be more creative](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-1-session-7-5-ways-to-be-more-creative/): In this session we will share some ideas to help you become more creative, at work and in life, to generate ideas and find new solutions to challenges you and your team may be wrestling with.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 6 – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-1-session-6-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs/): During the session we will look at one of the most popular theories on motivation - Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 5 – Kantor 4 Player Model](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-1-session-5-kantor-4-player-model/): Have you ever felt stuck in a conversation, like you and the other person are speaking different languages? Psychologist David Kantor offers a framework to understand these communication breakdowns through his theory of structural dynamics, commonly known as the 4 Player Model.  
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 4 – Circles of Influence, Concern and Control](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-1-session-4-circles-of-influence-concern-and-control/): Join us to explore the Circles Model, which can be used to help make sense of a challenge. 
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 3 – The Three Horizons Model](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-1-session-3-the-three-horizons-model/): Join us to explore the Three Horizons Model, which can be used as both a strategic tool and a practice, on your own or in a group.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 2 – Self-Leadership](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-1-self-leadership/): Join us to look at what we need to pay attention to as a leader and how this can build confidence and empower others to do the same.
- [Leadership Bites Series 1: Session 1 – Leadership and Management](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-1-leadership-and-management/): Join us to offer a definition for leadership and management and share the qualities and capabilities needed for both.  
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 4 – Using Questions to Connect and Understand Others](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-using-questions-to-connect-and-understand-others/): Join us for an enlightening session where we will explore how to transform your interactions by asking questions. 
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 3 – The Active Listening Process](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-2-the-active-listening-process/): Join us to explore active-empathetic listening, where we will use the HURIER model to provide a structured approach to improving your listening skills. 
- [Leadership Bites Series 2: Session 2 – Personal Preferences in Communication](https://leadingtochange.scot/our-events/leadership-bites-series-2-personal-preferences-in-communication/): Join us for an insightful session where we will explore how adapting to different communication styles can transform your ability to connect.