Monday 6th – Tuesday 7th July 2026
Escape to the beautiful Manor House in Moreton-in-Marsh for an immersive leadership experience, crafted exclusively for leaders running established, growth-focused SME businesses. Inspired by the atmosphere of a classic Cotswolds country-manor evening, but reimagined as a high-stakes strategic challenge, Crisis in the Cotswolds is a luxurious yet high-pressure 24-hour event designed to test teamwork, decision-making and leadership resilience.
Your experience begins with a welcome drink on arrival and being shown to your beautifully appointed Manor House bedroom.
As you enjoy a three-course dinner, the story unfolds. A successful business has been plunged into a sudden crisis. Markets are shifting, stakeholders are panicking, key clients are wobbling and crucial information is being revealed course by course.
Each table becomes a boardroom.
Each guest a decision-maker.
Throughout dinner, you’ll work with fellow business leaders to navigate escalating pressures, disruptive newsflashes, expert interventions and time-sensitive decisions. It’s a test of calm under pressure, collaboration and strategic nerve.
At the end of the evening, each table will present its turnaround plan. The team that demonstrates the strongest strategic thinking and leadership cohesion will win the prestigious Crisis at the Cotswolds Award, before celebrating at the indoor and outdoor bars.
Day two kicks off with a full Cotswold breakfast and a morning workshop reflecting on the Crisis Dinner, exploring teamwork, decision-making and real-world leadership insights, including morning refreshments and a relaxed buffet lunch with fellow SME leaders. The afternoon focuses on our leadership roundtables, where you can bring your own business challenges and collaborate with peers to share perspectives and solutions.
Bringing together luxury, strategy, challenge and genuine leadership insight, Crisis in the Cotswolds offers SME business leaders a completely new way to learn, connect and grow, while having an unforgettable time.
