Summary:
Leadership is not about the heroic exception, but the habitual practice of doing what is right, difficult, and necessary every single day to build a team, look after the people in it and work towards the next objective.
During this digital session, Lt Col (Retd.) Langley Sharp MBE, former head of the Centre for Army Leadership, which has codified what leadership means in the British Army and how to develop leaders at every rank, will explore questions that are fundamental to leadership in any area of life – how to build trust and cohesion, achieve a balance between control and delegation, and deliver results in times of crisis.
Langley will blend his own experience with the latest research in military history, business, and academia. He will distil the essence of leading and leadership from one of the world’s most highly regarded institutions: The British Army.
Topics that will be covered:
- Purpose
- Values and service
- Serve to lead
- Mission Command - nurturing freedom and responsibility
- Culture and identity
- Risk and decision-making
Meet the Speaker:
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) Langley Sharp MBE is the former head of the Centre for Army Leadership, responsible for championing leadership excellence across the British Army. Among his many varied roles, he led a counter-insurgency Task Force operation, commanded a Parachute Regiment Battalion and delivered the Ministry of Defence’s training programme for the London 2012 Olympics venue security, for which he was awarded an MBE. He is the author of the British Army’s official account of leadership, The Habit of Excellence. As Founder and Director of the consultancy firm, Frontier Leadership, Langley is now dedicated to sharing his experiences to help individuals, teams and organisations perform at their best. He is a passionate believer in the power of leadership as a force multiplier for social good.