In response to the recent impact of the U.S. Executive Stop Order, which resulted in the closure of several U.S. Government funded programmes and unprecedented job losses across the public health sector, CIDRZ, in partnership with LRMG, convened a “Move Me” Case Study Training session for its leadership team to foster organisational resilience and equip leaders with strategies to navigate adversity.

This immersive, case-based retreat was designed to challenge how we think, decide, and act under pressure while fostering reflection, resilience, and practical high-performance habits to navigate complex public health and operational challenges.

Centered on the theme “Alive: Thriving in Tough Times,” the training underscored the importance of forward-looking leadership, acknowledging present challenges while proactively building tools and strategies to overcome them.

Speaking when she opened the session, CIDRZ Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Carolyn Bolton, described the Thriving in Tough Times: Move Me case study as an investment in the CIDRZ leadership team.

“Today’s case study is really about resilience and moving on. It’s designed to help each of us reflect and grow, both as individuals and as leaders. This investment in you and in science is an investment in us as leaders. Keep going, keep finding new paths, and continue to move forward, even through difficult times,” Dr Carolyn Bolton said.

Meanwhile, LRMG Founder and CEO Ricky Robinson described the Thriving in Tough Times: Move Me experience as an evidence-based, poignant case study that equips leaders and teams with practical high-performance habits for volatile, uncertain contexts.

The session brought together both current and former CIDRZ leaders, creating a reflective space to reinforce unity and develop practical approaches for strengthening individual and organisational resilience during periods of uncertainty.

Through this initiative, CIDRZ reaffirmed its commitment to adaptability and resilience, ensuring that its leadership remains prepared to guide the organisation effectively through complex and evolving circumstances.