Devolution is reshaping the landscape for local councils across the UK. Greater local decision-making brings opportunities to tailor services, respond quickly to community needs, and innovate in ways previously constrained by centralised processes. Yet these opportunities come with complexity: overlapping responsibilities, heightened scrutiny, and the need to respond rapidly to uncertainty. For councils to thrive, leadership teams must do more than manage day-to-day operations, they must lead through ambiguity with purpose, clarity, and adaptability.
At the heart of effective leadership is a simple truth: remarkable results start with exceptional people. Hanover Leadership Solutions is committed to helping leaders thrive and create lasting impact for their teams and communities. To navigate the uncertainty of devolution, councils need leadership teams that deliberately cultivate a broad spectrum of capabilities. This is where our Leadership Code and its archetypes become essential.
