Really cool to have written this article for the TheMJ with Simon Kaye and Prof Donna Hall. We argue that proper place-leadership and place-working is ready for the mainstream. No more pilots - just the way we do things! www.themj.co.uk/knitting

Fascinating conversation here between @andrewlaird.bsky.social and Hilary Cottam. "We discuss the critical role central government, Mayoral Combined Authorities and councils have in "tilting the playing field" to create the conditions for good work." open.spotify.com/episode/7yAI...

"𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧". @andrewlaird.bsky.social welcomes renowned public service innovator and author, Hilary Cottam to #RadicalReformers: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/radical...

In the latest episode of #RadicalReformers, @andrewlaird.bsky.social welcomes renowned public service innovator and author, Hilary Cottam. They discuss the importance of place and the role of local institutions in creating #TheWorkWeNeed. Listen here: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/radical...

In their latest article, @profdonnahall.bsky.social and @andrewlaird.bsky.social recognise the challenge now faced by public service leaders and set out a positive set of “shifts” to re-establish trust and partnership with citizens and communities: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/when-po...

🎧 In the latest episode of #RadicalReformers, @andrewlaird.bsky.social is joined by Scott Darraugh and Sophie Clarke to discuss challenges in children's care and encouraging young people to fulfil their potential: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/radical...

📺Watch on demand📺 @andrewlaird.bsky.social was joined by @profdonnahall.bsky.social, Nicole Wood, Essex Council and Owen Mapley, CIPFA to reflect on the recent #SpendingReview. They discuss #RadicalPlaceLeadership, council finances, #LGR, and much more: youtu.be/Pm_TxdZrbq8

This #RadicalReformers episode with Sophie Clarke and Scott Darraugh was a lot of fun! There is something about having three people in a conversation. Children's residential care is a very important subject matter - but they make it very easy to engage with..

Have you really thought about what roles will be right for your personality and skills? Or have you just gone for what seems like the next logical career stepping stone? Kath O’Dwyer knows what sort of leader she is! Lessons for us all here. @mutualventures.bsky.social #RadicalReformers

To recognise #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek the @mutualventures.bsky.social team produced a report looking at the pressures facing frontline staff & public service leaders. Thanks to Arti Sharma (nurtureuk) and Simon Beeton (Navigo) for contributing! We hope this helps spark honest conversations.

I could have chatted to Kath O’Dwyer all day. Such a warm person but laser-focused on delivering a sustainable council & improved outcomes for people. You’ll enjoy this as part of your own leadership development journey. #RadicalReformers @mutualventures.bsky.social @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social

🎧 In this new episode of #RadicalReformers, @andrewlaird.bsky.social welcomes, former Chief Executive of @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social and Chair of SOLACE. They discuss council turnarounds, #leadership and the importance of collaboration: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/radical... #LocalGov

If you missed yesterday's webinar on producing your #GetBritainWorking plan, you can catch up on demand. MV's John Copps was joined by expert guests to discuss their emerging local plans: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/registe...

This is great work from the @mutualventures.bsky.social team. I would say that wouldn’t I! In all seriousness, there is no bigger challenge for areas going through LGR than how to structure children’s services. This report holds a lot hard won learning.

“The bonds of community, of family, of the millions of inventive, resourceful, determined, bold but humble, knowledgeable, grassroots community organisations are those we should build up”.

1/2 When Power Forgets the People... local/mayoral election results showed faith in public leaders & services has eroded. The social contract has worn thin. Inspired by others, @profdonnahall.bsky.social & I suggest a series of “shifts” to re-establish trust. www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/when-po...

🎧All in for Greater Manchester!🎧 In the latest episode of Radical Reformers, @andrewlaird.bsky.social is joined by Caroline Simpson, CEO @greatermcr.bsky.social - an inspiring listen: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/radical... #RadicalReformers #Devolution #LocalGov

The government published a series of outcome metrics to monitor its plan to #GetBritainWorking. We've created an interactive dashboard, presenting these metrics by local area, to support local Get Britain Working Plans. Click here to read more & gain access: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/gbw-out...

📢 Join us to discuss the implications of Local Government Reorganisation #LGR and how it presents a significant opportunity to reshape and improve the delivery of Children's Services, 12th May, 10-11AM. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ChildrensServices #LocalGov #Devolution

📢Free webinar: Nic Witton-Dowd, Asst. Director, Education, Work & Skills, Greater Manchester Combined Authority & Judy Gibbs MIEP, Head of Skills & Employability, Worcestershire County Council, will join MV's John Copps to discuss #GetBritainWorking plans: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #LocalGov

In this week’s #RadicalReformers, @andrewlaird.bsky.social speaks to Graeme Duncan, Chief Exec of @right2succeed.bsky.social, about the transformative power of building community agency: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/radical... #LocalGovernance #PlaceBased #CollectiveImpact

💡"Not top down, not bottom up - but everybody together" @andrewlaird.bsky.social chats to Graeme Duncan, Chief Exec of @right2succeed.bsky.social in the latest #RadicalReformers: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/radical... #Community #LocalGovernance #PlaceBased #CollectiveImpact #Podcast

Take #RadicalReformers with you on an Easter stroll! Graeme Duncan @Right2Suceed.bsky.social is a great convening leader. He doesn't pretend to have all the answers because he knows communities know best. Having the confidence to empower others is potentially the most important leadership trait.

Great to see Andy Burnham talking the language of #RadicalPlaceLeadership at the @instituteforgov.bsky.social @profdonnahall.bsky.social ‘breaking down silos, joining the dots around people and places’ www.mutualventures.co.uk/radical-plac...

I really enjoyed recording this episode of #RadicalReformers with Graham Farrant of BCP council. It’s a bit different to previous episodes as Graham is particularly renowned for bringing business acumen to his various public sector roles. Also lots to learn on LGR.

🎧 Graham Farrant, Chief Exec of BCP Council, shares his entrepreneurial approach to risk management, commercial activity, & budget management - & touches on Local Gov Reorganisation in the latest #RadicalReformers with @andrewlaird.bsky.social: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/radical... #LocalGov

In this long read, @andrewlaird.bsky.social & @profdonnahall.bsky.social set out a new way of considering public money across a “place” & provide examples of the cashable savings that could be made from a new #RadicalPlaceLeadership approach: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/radical... #LocalGov

The way public service organise themselves around individual service silos rather than people, families & communities means 80% of our resources go on multiple assessments & referrals rather than supporting people. This is where the money 💰 goes & why we need #RadicalPlaceLeadership across the UK.

This episode of the @MutualVentures.bluesky.social #RadicalReformers podcast has a slightly different focus from previous episodes. Graham Farrant, Chief Exec @ BCP Council, brings business acumen to running a council in terms of risk, commercial activity and budget management. We also discuss LGR.

@profdonnahall.bsky.social & I have written an article on the cashable savings that could be made from a new #RadicalPlaceLeadership approach. Thx to Mark Smith and Hannah Hesselgreaves for their help! www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/radical...

This episode of the @MutualVentures.bluesky.social #RadicalReformers podcast has a slightly different focus from previous episodes. Graham Farrant, Chief Exec @ BCP Council, brings business acumen to running a council in terms of risk, commercial activity and budget management. We also discuss LGR.

Mind blowing manifesto from @indyjohar.bsky.social. My takeaway is we have a choice between: A future driven by the untrammelled tech advancements corporations/investors choose to fund. Or We pay attention & think about the world we’d like to live in! hardart.metalabel.com/release-nbxz...

Liz Roe highlights three lessons from a recent MV roundtable - @andrewlaird.bsky.social and Liz welcomed leaders in Greater Manchester to discuss how to better support care-experienced people's access to education, employment, and training: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/enhanci...

Good take from @tompope.bsky.social It doesn’t allow Government to function effectively if the Treasury is repeatedly coming to departments demanding savings to meet arbitrary short term rules. Do it once properly and give departments long term stability. www.politicshome.com/news/article...

Mark Simms is an amazing appointment as Interim CEO by the Charity Commission. I had the pleasure of chatting to him on the #RadicalReformers podcast. The episode is called ‘Supporting people who are having a tough time’, which is exactly what Mark does. www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/radical...

🎧 @katejosephs.bsky.social was a recent guest on the Radical Reformers podcast. Kate is Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council & former Senior Civil Servant in Whitehall who transitioned to #LocalGov Listen to the full episode: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/kate-jo... #Leadership

1/2 This week on #RadicalReformers, I was joined by @katejosephs.bsky.social, Chief Executive of Sheffield Council. Sheffield has an ambitious set of city goals developed through community collaboration, focused on shared ownership. www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/kate-jo...

1/4 Garth Southgate’s Richard Dimbleby lecture is about resilience and the toxic culture young people are growing up in. He talks about young men. The irony of this so close to International Women’s Day is not lost on me (or him!).

1/4 Garth Southgate’s Richard Dimbleby lecture is about resilience and the toxic culture young people are growing up in. He talks about young men. The irony of this so close to International Women’s Day is not lost on me (or him!).