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Debbie Sorkin

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National Director of Systems Leadership at www.leadershipcentre.org.uk. Lots of stuff about working in complexity. Also a Spurs fan so know about fitful progress.

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Our next Community of Practice on Place will be led by @jamesbullion.bsky.social CBE, former CQC Chief Inspector & Future Vision alumnus. He’ll join us in exploring how we can strengthen collaboration between councils, ICBs & neighbourhoods. It promises to be a thought-provoking discussion!

30.10.2025 15:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to @debbiesorkin.bsky.social, @kenperry447.bsky.social and Hamida Ali for shaping such a rich experience. We’re already looking forward to January in Wrexham, where the focus will be on Public Narrative and Movement Building to create meaningful change.

17.10.2025 07:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are here in Liverpool Central Library tonight, launching our tour with the British Legion of a new statue of The Forgotten Army by Mahtab Hussain
@britishfuture.bsky.social

27.09.2025 15:39 πŸ‘ 83 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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Boosting Middle Leaders programme Boosting Middle Leaders is a leadership programme which brings together councillors and officers to build relationships, share perspectives, and develop practices that will help them to deliver the be...

πŸš€ Applications now open for Boosting Middle Leaders

BML is a unique programme for councillors & officers which aims to build trust, lead change & tackle real system challenges. Our next cohort, run in collaboration with @local.gov.uk, begins in Feb 2026.

www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...

16.09.2025 10:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Future Vision is about more than individual development; it’s about building the kind of leadership that can shape better futures. We can’t wait to see what this cohort will achieve and are excited to be on the journey with them. ✨

12.09.2025 16:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning.

17.08.2025 09:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is sad news. My mother had been a huge fan when he was first famous and I grew up with the book of music - I learned to play and sing the songs from it long before I ever heard the original albums

27.07.2025 16:47 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Absolutely fantastic Prom this morning with ThΓ©otime Langlois de Swarte + Le Consort - do listen on BBC Sounds if you can. Meanwhile, here’s Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, employer of one of the composers featured, having a quiet day

20.07.2025 18:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Part of the Emily Kam Kngwarray exhibition at @tate.bsky.social - worth your time

19.07.2025 17:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Boosting Middle Leaders programme Boosting Middle Leaders is a leadership programme which brings together councillors and officers to build relationships, share perspectives, and develop practices that will help them to deliver the be...

πŸš€ Calling all councillors & officers!

Boost your leadership skills with the Boosting Middle Leaders programme – delivered in partnership with @local.gov.uk

βœ”οΈ Build capacity
βœ”οΈ Tackle real challenges
βœ”οΈ Grow your network

Apply now πŸ‘‰ www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...

18.07.2025 08:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The concept of a Neighbourhood Health Service is the right direction.. however it’s got to be properly place based & not just nhs. And roughly 5 new centres per ICS doesn’t feel very β€œneighbourhood” to me .. much more detail needed bsky.app/profile/hpia...

03.07.2025 08:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Thanks to everyone who joined our breakfast at #LGAConf25 this morning. We’re proud to launch Developing Strategic Authorities - our new offer to support those shaping the future of devolution.
πŸ“– Find out more below: www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/wp-content/u...

02.07.2025 14:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Community of Practice on Place
πŸ—“οΈ 14 July | πŸ•“ 12–1.30pm |πŸ“Online
As devolution expands, can councils still lead place meaningfully? Join us & Helen Bailey (CX of Sutton Council) to explore identity, leadership & power.
πŸ”— www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/community-of...

24.06.2025 09:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Very Happy Birthday to my friend @kenperry447.bsky.social πŸ₯³πŸΎπŸŽ‚ Have a great day Ken πŸ˜ƒ

22.06.2025 06:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re live at the BT Tower for the Leadership Centre’s 21st birthday! Our CEO @mkmrogers.bsky.social is opening the day by welcoming leaders from across the UK β€” reminding us that adaptive leadership has never mattered more in a world of constant change.

18.06.2025 14:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Well this was tremendous - thank you Paul Lewis and Southbank Centre London πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

04.05.2025 20:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Future Vision 2025, The Transformational Leadership Programme, with an image of the
UK with various locations highlighted

Future Vision 2025, The Transformational Leadership Programme, with an image of the UK with various locations highlighted

Nominations are open for Future Vision 2025/26, launching in September! With a refreshed design & new faculty, this acclaimed programme is for senior leaders tackling complex, evolving challenges. It's grounded in real-world practice & cutting-edge theory: www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/wp-content/u...

14.04.2025 06:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If you’re a senior leader looking for a developmentally stretching programme that challenges you to rethink your leadership assumptions, behaviours & beliefs, then FV is for you. Join our info session 15th May 2025, 5pm–6pm to learn more. Email mark.dalton@leadershipcentre.org.uk

14.04.2025 06:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good afternoon *weekend*

12.04.2025 11:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Well this was terrific - many thanks operahollandpark.bsky.org πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

06.04.2025 20:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning 🌱

05.04.2025 09:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to whoever made this

03.04.2025 14:08 πŸ‘ 33527 πŸ” 8436 πŸ’¬ 611 πŸ“Œ 399
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Leadership under pressure can bring out the best in us. In his latest piece, Alex Khaldi explores how Local Government Re-organisation & Devolution are creating challengesβ€”but also revealing leaders who rise to meet them. Read more: πŸ”— leadershipcentre.org.uk/leadership-u... #localgov

25.03.2025 10:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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24.03.2025 19:29 πŸ‘ 28578 πŸ” 5638 πŸ’¬ 279 πŸ“Œ 312
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Good morning.

15.03.2025 12:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Keir Starmer to scrap NHS England and bring health service back under 'democratic control' - live updates The PM says abolishing

Latest in β€˜well that escalated quickly’: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...

13.03.2025 12:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🌍Join our next Community of Practice on Leadership of Place

πŸ“… 25th March 2025 | ⏰ 12pm – 1:30pm

We'll explore collective memory, measuring what matters & governance models. Want to be part of the conversation? Email Theo.miller@leadershipcentre.org.uk. Look forward to seeing you there!

07.03.2025 08:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MSAs from genesis to revelation Local government reform for the purpose of devolution is upon us. Experience of working in and with mayoral combined and mayoral combined county authorities is providing...

Local Government Reform for the purpose of devolution is upon us. Drawing on his experience working in & with Mayoral Combined & Mayoral Combined County Authorities, our Chief Executive @mkmrogers.bsky.social, shares his reflections in his latest article for The MJ: www.themj.co.uk/msas-genesis...

03.03.2025 11:27 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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R.I.P Gene Hackman

One of the best to ever do it

27.02.2025 09:00 πŸ‘ 109 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Wes Streeting to axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after ousting of chief executive NHS staff fear power grab by health department as health secretary looks to shrink body due to β€˜duplication’ of roles

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

25.02.2025 21:24 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0