Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) brings significant change for leaders, teams, and services. New structures, changing roles, and increased pressure can affect morale, communication, and performance if people are not properly supported.
This practical training programme helps leaders and managers create psychologically safe teams where staff feel supported, confident to speak up, and able to adapt positively during periods of uncertainty and transition.
This session is delivered by Talent Bank associate Anita Malster, who has more than 15 years’ experience delivering workplace wellbeing and mental health training across public, private, and third sector organisations. With an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience, Anita specialises in helping organisations understand how people respond to stress, uncertainty, and change, translating complex research into practical strategies that improve communication, resilience, and team performance.
The programme combines psychology, neuroscience, and practical leadership strategies to help organisations strengthen resilience, maintain collaboration, and support effective service delivery throughout LGR.
What Leaders Will Learn
- How uncertainty and change affect behaviour and decision-making
- How to recognise signs of stress, resistance, and disengagement
- Practical ways to communicate with clarity and confidence
- Techniques to build trust, resilience, and team morale
- How leadership behaviours influence team wellbeing and performance
Benefits for Organisations
- Stronger communication and collaboration across teams
- Increased staff confidence and engagement
- Reduced conflict and resistance to change
- Improved resilience and continuity of service delivery
Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for leaders and managers across Local Government who are supporting teams through organisational change and LGR, including:
- Senior Leaders
- Heads of Service
- Team Managers and Supervisors
- HR and Organisational Development professionals
- Change and Transformation leads
- Anyone responsible for supporting staff wellbeing, engagement, and performance during periods of change
This programme equips leaders with practical tools to support people through organisational change while maintaining performance, wellbeing, and positive workplace culture.