Research
Evidence on how collaborative leadership really works in small firms.
Erasmus+ · SME leadership
Leading One Step Behind
A calmer, more collaborative way to lead a small business. Researched across Europe and free for everyone.
About the project
Big-company leadership advice rarely fits a 12-person firm.
LOSB is an Erasmus+ project exploring what happens when leaders step back and let their teams step forward. With partners across Europe, we research what actually works in small businesses, turn it into practical, solution-focused training, and give it all away for free.
Free online course
Short, self-paced training for busy SME leaders and their teams.
Real-world practices
A bank of practical tools and examples from everyday company life.
Pilots across Europe
Tested with real companies and trainers in five countries.
A weekly pause
A question to sit with
From the LOSB course
A new question each week
“Which leadership habit do you keep using automatically, even when it doesn't really help?”
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European partners
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Months of research & building
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Open, free resources
Consortium
Backed by five organisations across Europe
Get involved
Ready to lead differently?
Follow the project, try the course, or use the free resources with your team.