A social identity approach to leadership

5R is about building teamful leaders and leaderful teams.

Leadership is a ‘group’ process, not a ‘me’ process.

5R is an award-winning leadership programme created by researchers at the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Social Identity and Groups Network (SIGN). It helps leaders to create, advance, represent and embed a sense of shared social identity in the groups they lead.

Our Core Offerings

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    Introductory Workshops & Seminars

    Short, high-impact sessions that introduce the 5R approach and the science of the social identity approach. Ideal for leadership teams, team days, or large-group engagement.

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    5R Leadership Programme

    A structured five-module development journey delivered across weeks or months. Supported by 1:1 leadership coaching or group reflective practice to embed identity leadership in action.

  • 5R facilitation training

    In-house 5R Facilitator Accreditation

    Train your internal capability to deliver 5R using a proven, research-based framework.
    Includes facilitator training, access to programme materials, and implementation support.

  • 5R identity leadership inventory

    Identity Leadership Inventory (ILI)

    A theory-driven, validated inventory that assesses four components of identity leadership that centres on leaders management of a shared sense of ‘we’ and ‘us’.

Explore Our Core Offerings

Why Organisations Choose 5R

Traditional leadership programmes tend to overemphasise the ‘I’ and ‘me’ in leadership.

But research shows that effective leadership is about more than traits and competencies — it's about the groups we lead and how we lead with them.

That’s where 5R is different.

  • World-leading research

    Developed by experts at the University of Queensland’s Social Identity and Groups Network (SIGN).

  • Tangible impact

    Backed by peer-reviewed research, 5R strengthens connection, inclusion, wellbeing, and team effectiveness.

  • Trusted by government & industry

    Delivered to leaders across higher education, public sector, health, and safety-critical environments.

  • Delivered by accredited practitioners

    Every facilitator is trained and licensed to deliver 5R with rigour, relevance, and care.

“Leadership is not about power over others but about power through others.”

— Turner, J. C. (2005). Explaining the nature of power: A three process theory. European journal of social psychology, 35(1), 1-22.