Resources

Downloads, tools and guides to help you turn strategy into action.

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28 April 2026Ask a Strategist 28 April 2026Systems analysis for leadership challenges around work, speed, and delivery. 1 April 2026Cognitive Sovereignty PlaybookTen practical ways to defend your mental territory 23 March 2026Opinionated workshop recordingIn this workshop, participants interrogated and upgraded their opinions. 16 March 2026Opinionated ToolkitPractical resources to interrogate and improve your opinions 8 March 2026Agents of Humanity Draft White PaperHuman Skills for a Second Enlightenment 1 October 2025Strategic Public Leaders VideoLearn more about the Strategic Public Leaders programme 18 June 2025Bonus AI resources for paid subscribersThanks for your support, here's the goods. 31 January 2025Local Legends strategic auditAudit the strategic capability of your Council and find out where to focus your efforts. 30 January 2025Responding to community requests: a guide for CouncillorsA guide for Councillors on dealing with incoming constituent requests 12 September 2024The difference between the public and private sectorIn this video, learn the differences between public and private sector operating models. Discover why getting things done in the public sector is slower and more complex than producing outcomes in private business. 27 August 2024Council Induction Masterclass - 27 August 2024Join Alicia McKay for an online masterclass about Council inductions - recording inside! 13 June 2023Two day strategy session templateA strategy session template for leadership away days - two days, every eight weeks. 5 June 2023How to prepare for engaging presentationsUse this video and guide to prepare more compelling speeches and workshops. 5 April 20237 steps to focus your time and energy - free resourceA handy 7-step system to beat overwhelm - and a workbook to support your process! 26 January 2023Not An MBA Information Session 2023In this information session, Alicia does a deep dive into the Not An MBA leadership program. 21 November 2022The Alicia McKay ShowCatch up on episodes of the Alicia McKay show 10 November 2022You don't need a master plan: how to set your own directionYou don't need a master plan. Set your own direction, without pressure. All you need is a starting point, perspective, and a future compass. Then, take the next right step. Free worksheet included. 16 June 2022Create a personal strategyHumans are wired designed for meaning and contribution. Create your personal strategy to maximise both, 4 May 2022Alicia McKay MC ReelAlicia McKay is an experienced facilitator, host and MC 9 April 2022Play the long game resource packDownload your guide to playing a longer game