As part of our renewed commitment in NHS South East to supporting Neighbourhood, Place and System working, we are pleased to offer an opportunity to be part of a new network and a new learning programme. We are inviting 12 participants from each Integrated Care Board (ICB) in the South East.
About the programme
The programme will run in four virtual interactive sessions, between June – October 2025, and will focus on key themes in systems leadership; how to understand what happens in complex situations; working across boundaries; building relationships and getting to shared purpose; working with different forms of power and politics; and using influence to effect change.
You will have the opportunity to learn from others in the space, benefit from their experiences and collaborate with peers.
Each session will blend:
- expert input
- real-time problem solving
- peer learning
- building a toolkit of ideas, approaches and techniques which can be used time after time.
| Session 1 | How do we work in Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity? |
| Session 2 | How do we influence without direct power? |
| Session 3 | How do we take people with us and lead through change? |
| Session 4 | What does this mean for place based / neighbourhood leaders? |
This programme runs across Wednesdays 25th June and 16th July and Tuesdays 23rd September and 14th October 2025. All sessions will be virtual with timings to be confirmed. The sessions will not be all day.
Who is this programme for?
This virtual programme is for people inside and outside the NHS, who have an interest in working collaboratively at neighbourhood and place and want to take action to improve health and care for their citizens.
Express your interest
This programme runs across four days on Wednesdays 25th June and 16th July and Tuesdays 23rd September and 14th October 2025 (times tbc). To secure a place, you must be able to attend all days. The sessions will not be all day, 2-3 hours to be confirmed.
If you would like to express interest in being a part of this new programme, please complete the expression of interest form by 12th May 2025.
About the Facilitator – Debbie Sorkin
The programme will be delivered by Debbie Sorkin, National Director of Systems Leadership from Leadership Centre. The Leadership Centre is a national charity that has more than 20 years’ experience in strengthening leadership across public services. Founded in 2004, the Centre specialises in strengthening leadership in complex and changing environments and addressing deep-seated issues where there are no immediate or easy answers.