The Polite Resistance Walk
For local authority leaders who recognise this pattern: teams agree in meetings, progress stalls afterwards.
The Pattern You Know
Everyone nods. Nothing moves.
You left that meeting thinking everyone was aligned. Two weeks later, nothing's moved. Concerns surface in corridors, not the room. Promises drift.
That's polite resistance. A quiet, self-protective force that slows delivery.
The Walk
90 minutes. Regent's Park. Other local authority leaders examining what creates momentum versus what creates resistance.
Small group (4-8 people). We walk, talk honestly about what's actually happening in our teams, then coffee.
This is confidential space - what's shared stays there.
Next Walk
Next walk to be announced. Get in touch if you'd like to join the list.
What to Expect
- Meeting point: Regent Bar & Kitchen, York Bridge, Regent's Park, NW1 4NR
- The walk: Outer Circle path (around 2 miles, 90 minutes). Start as a group, break into pairs for conversation, regroup at the end.
- Afterwards: Coffee. Leave when you need to.
Bring comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Join the Walk
Sign up to receive details and reminders. No commitment to attend - just adds you to the list for upcoming walks.