Local Authority Leadership Development

What we offer

We provide a flexible portfolio of leadership development services for councils, including:

Multi-module programmes for first-line, middle and senior managers
Designed to support transformation, cultural change and service improvement
Delivered in partnership with expert facilitators and sector specialists

1:1 coaching for senior leaders and directors
Team coaching to improve collaboration and strategic alignment
Delivered by accredited coaches with public sector experience

Short, high-impact sessions on topics such as:

Leading through change
Inclusive leadership
Strategic decision-making
Resilience and wellbeing

Co-designed with your HR and OD teams
Tailored to your council’s values, priorities and leadership frameworks
Can include diagnostics, action learning sets, and peer networks

We save councils time and money, and strengthen their L&D engagement, reporting and compliance
Outsourced booking and management of all training
Consolidated monthly invoicing with detailed management information

Outcomes you can expect

Stronger leadership capability across services
Our programmes are designed to build confident, values-led leaders who can navigate complexity and drive service excellence. Through tailored learning journeys, experiential workshops, and behavioural profiling, leaders develop the skills and mindset needed to lead with impact across diverse service areas. Croydon Council saw measurable improvements in leadership trust and capability across 430 managers – proof that strategic investment in leadership works.

Improved team performance and engagement
We equip leaders with practical tools to motivate, develop, and support their teams. From managing conflict and wellbeing to fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures, our approach helps leaders unlock potential and boost morale. Croydon’s managers reported increased confidence and engagement, with sessions rated 8.8/10 for facilitation and 8.3/10 for value.

Greater confidence in managing change and complexity
Change is constant – and our programmes prepare leaders to embrace it. We focus on emotional intelligence, resilience, and the psychology of change, enabling leaders to guide their teams through uncertainty with clarity and compassion. Croydon’s transformation journey demonstrated how targeted development can shift mindsets and build change-ready leadership.

Enhanced alignment with council values and strategic goals
Every programme is co-created to reflect your organisation’s unique values and strategic priorities. We translate these into actionable leadership behaviours, ensuring cultural alignment and strategic delivery. Our work with public sector partners shows how bespoke leadership development can embed values and drive meaningful organisational change.

How to get started

Explore Options – Speak to one of our public sector specialists
Co-Design Your Programme – Tailor content, format and outcomes
Deliver & Evaluate – Training delivered by expert facilitators, with impact measured

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Delivery formats

In-Person – At your offices or a dedicated venue
Virtual – Live online sessions
Blended – Combine digital and face-to-face learning

We adapt delivery to suit your workforce, geography and budget.

Pricing

We offer flexible pricing based on:

Cohort size
Delivery format
Level of customisation

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Case Study: Croydon Council

Reed Learning was selected as a strategic partner to support Croydon’s five-year transformation plan. Working with Passe-Partout and the Local Government Association, we delivered a bespoke 10-module programme for 430 middle managers, focused on human-centred leadership, resilience and operational effectiveness.

We selected Reed Learning as our strategic partner due to their expertise in workforce development and alignment with our values.
Dean Shoesmith
Chief People Officer, Croydon Council

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