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3.2 Collective leadership in practice

You will now hear about real examples from two leaders in the voluntary sector. One is Ellie Garraway again, and the other is Clare Walton, who is a Chief Executive Officer of a charity. They both talk about collective leadership and the more ‘mundane’ leadership practices that they, and other people around them, use. These practices ensure that relationships are strong, and that individuals in the organisations – leaders and followers – are fully engaged to make a difference.

Activity 5 Collective leadership and the mundane

Timing: Allow around 15 minutes
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Video 6 Ellie Garraway
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Clare Walton talks about some of the practices employed at her charity which help forge strong working relationships.

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Discussion

Now you have heard the different ‘mundane’ practices from Ellie and Clare, do you recognise these practices in your place of work? As potential leaders, do you recognise these practices in yourself?  What is your view with regards to the limitations of these shared collective leadership practices?