Leadership

Policy makers, workforce, volunteers and local people act, and make decisions, both independently and together, to tackle physical activity inequalities.

The conditions for physical activity in a place are often shaped by who makes decisions and who can, or is enabled to act. To reduce inequalities in physical activity, systemic change is needed. This means:

1. Actions are aligned towards a common purpose: People act independently in their sectors and places, but their actions reflect the shared purpose.
2. Nurtured and skilled leaders: More people – who choose to lead – across different spaces are nurtured, empowered, supported, and are developing the attributes and skills.
3. Trust in others decision-making: Strategic Leaders foster a culture of support and innovation and demonstrate trust in the transfer of decision-making power, whilst holding accountability.
4. Inclusive decision making and actions: People and communities, representative and inclusive of diverse groups, are involved in, or make decisions. Strategic leaders advocate and model inclusive decision-making.
5. Actions are joined-up and supported by others: People with different roles have spaces to make individual and collective decisions. There are appropriate channels to join up action, seek support and influence upwards, which are advocated and used.

An online learning seminar for this condition took place in March 2024 and a recording of this session can be seen below. The Essence document, slide pack from the learning seminar and example slides from Basildon are available to download.