Solution Lab 4: Leading local change in turbulent times
May 27, 2026 | 3:15 PM - 4:30 PMSL Room 2.3 Mississippi
May 27, 2026 | 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
SL Room 2.3 Mississippi
Description
Local leadership can be a deciding factor in whether a community navigates change successfully or gets left behind. In practice, leading local change means more than having the right person in the right role. It means building coalitions across sectors and institutions that don't always naturally work together, maintaining alignment when priorities clash, translating a shared vision into concrete action, and sustaining momentum over the long haul — often in places where trust in institutions is already fragile. It also means knowing how to tap into what makes a community distinctive: its identity, its history, its assets, and the pride and agency of its residents. In this workshop, the audience will take an active role in identifying the most important competences needed for leaders to help places navigate change, and identity good practice examples that can inform OECD work on this topic.
