Leaders in Action: Making Thoughtful Decisions Under Pressure
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Overview
Delivery method
Virtual classroom
Duration
1 hour
Audience
All SSC employees at all levels
Description
Being a leader means working under pressure but pressure doesn’t have to lead to mistakes. This session will explore how leaders can stay calm and clear-headed in the face of urgency, stress, and competing priorities. Learn practical techniques and hear real-world examples from public service experts to help you make confident, thoughtful decisions under pressure.
Learning Objectives
- Help leaders recognize emotional and contextual pressures that affect their decision-making.
- Support clearer assessment of complex situations beyond immediate reactions.
- Identify concrete tools to preserve decision-making ability under pressure without striving for total control.
Target Audience
Open to all
Prerequisite(s)
N/A
Speaker
Moderator
Steffan Labonte
Date modified: 2026-05-27