Leading for Creative Thinking - community meet-up #10

Leading for Creative Thinking - community meet-up #10

Embracing Uncertainty with Margaret Heffernan

In a world that craves certainty, how do we lead when the future refuses to be pinned down? 

Join us for a participatory Leading for Creative Thinking community meet-up, where renowned author and thought leader Margaret Heffernan will challenge us to rethink our relationship with uncertainty. Her latest book, Embracing Uncertainty, argues that the discomfort of not knowing isn’t something to fear—it’s an invitation to create, adapt, and lead with agency.

But this isn’t just a talk—it’s a doing session. After hearing from Margaret, you’ll step into an interactive activity designed to stretch your thinking, drawing on the habits of artists who thrive in the unknown. Working in small groups, you’ll navigate an unpredictable education scenario and respond using creative constraints inspired by artistic practice. Expect to experiment, collaborate, and reframe how you lead through uncertainty.

Whether you’re a school or teacher leader, or changemaker in learning, this is your chance to connect with others who are embracing complexity. Come ready to engage, create, and lead differently—because the future belongs to those who can shape it.

This session is part of a monthly series, dedicated to building a supportive and action-focussed community of visionary educators who are Leading for Creative Thinking.