Liberating Structures Scotland

I first became aware of Liberating Structures in late 2018 when a Twitter DM from my partner in crime, Dan Harley, piqued my curiosity. Dan wanted to know if I knew anything about it and if I could connect him with Katy McNeil, who was already experimenting with LS at the Scottish Government. Little did I know that this message would set me on a path of discovery and transformation. Life, as it often does, got in the way, and it wasn't until six months later that Liberating Structures reentered my life. By then, Dan, Katy, and Kirsty Ellis had set up a face-to-face meet-up, and I was invited to my first gathering of the Liberating Structures Scotland group. This diverse group of professionals from various public services in Scotland shared a common desire: to be more open and transparent in our facilitation of change. Throughout 2019, I attended a series of meetings with this group, each one dedicated to exploring new structures and helping me build my confidence. It was a journey ...

The Allied Health Professions (AHP) Practice Education network had a successful and engaging development day in March 2023, with a focus on building connections and using liberating structures to achieve their goals. Here's a breakdown of the key points from our day: Event Overview: The AHP Practice Education network held an in-person development day hosted by NHS Education for Scotland. This event was significant because it marked the first in-person gathering of the network since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Networking and Collaboration: The primary objectives of the day were to facilitate networking, collaboration, and the sharing of best practices among the AHP Practice Education Leads (PELs) from various locations in Scotland. The goal was to help participants appreciate, connect, and inspire each other. Liberating Structures: To achieve these objectives, the organisers sought assistance from the Liberating Structures Scotland team. Liberating Structures a...