Planning for COVID-19

Webinar Series

Planning for COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us, the changes and impacts will continue for some time. It’s during times like this when you need you remember that you are part of a community of best practice, so don’t be alone. The Forum is your friendly, safe environment for sharing ideas, top tips and pitfalls to avoid. In this time of uncertainty its important that we collaborate and work together, bringing together ideas and use this time as an opportunity to learn and continue to raise standards.

We have designed three short series of learning academy modules, along with a top-tips & pitfalls to avoid for homeworking webinar and then a virtual networking group to help you. Phil Anderson has written an article about some of the considerations you might need to make.

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Published on 09 July 2026

Workforce Leadership: Building a Future- Focussed Culture in Resource Planning

Introduction
Workforce Leadership is more than the act of managing schedules or producing forecasts. It is about creating a culture where every decision, whether it’s allocating resources for tomorrow or planning for growth three years out, connects to the organisation’s strategic vision. As the Customer Strategy & Planning framework explains, planning is the brain, heart, and nerve centre of operations. Yet too often, resource planning falls into the failure loop: strategic misalignment, budget disconnect, firefighting, and a lack of learning.

To break free, organisations need leadership that balances today’s execution with tomorrow’s ambition. This requires keeping the future in mind even when focused on daily pressures, embracing a solution mindset over a problem mindset, and embedding a learning culture that drives continuous improvement. This article explores how Workforce Leadership, anchored in the six stages of the Planning Cycle, can ensure we are doing the right things today while preparing for tomorrow.