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Radical Reformers ep.80: Supporting people who are having a tough time with Mark Simms, Chief Executive,P3 Group

Andrew Laird

2 days ago
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.80: Supporting people who are having a tough time with Mark Simms, Chief Executive,P3 Group

This episode is with Mark Sims, the Chief Executive of the P3 Group. He describes P3 as an organisation that supports people who are...

Radical Reformers ep.79: Radical Place Leadership with Simon Beeton, Chief Executive, Navigo Health and Care CIC

Andrew Laird

Aug 29
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.79: Radical Place Leadership with Simon Beeton, Chief Executive, Navigo Health and Care CIC

This episode is with Simon Beeton, the Chief Executive of Navigo Health and Social Care CIC, a mental health and wellbeing provider in...

Radical Reformers ep.78: The changing role of the council Chief Executive with Donna Hall and Stephen Young

Andrew Laird

Aug 14
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.78: The changing role of the council Chief Executive with Donna Hall and Stephen Young

This episode is all about the changing role of the council Chief Executive - and it certainly is changing! The financial pressures on...

Radical Reformers ep.77: Labour's Policy Agenda With Charlotte Pickles And Jack Shaw

Andrew Laird

Aug 1
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.77: Labour's Policy Agenda With Charlotte Pickles And Jack Shaw

This episode is a bit special. It's the first time we have had two guests on at the same time. They are Charlie Pickles from the Reform...

Radical Reformers ep.76: City Turnaround with Tom Riordan

Andrew Laird

Jul 17
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.76: City Turnaround with Tom Riordan

This episode is with Tom Riordan. Tom is a legend in public service circles. He's been the Chief Executive of Leeds Council for 14 years,...

Radical Reformers ep.75: Commissioning for Better Outcomes with Lesley Dixon

Andrew Laird

Jun 5
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.75: Commissioning for Better Outcomes with Lesley Dixon

This episode is with Lesley Dixon. Lesley is the chief executive of PSS, a Liverpool based charity delivering adult social care services...

Radical Reformers ep.74: Empowering local public services with Rob Whiteman

Andrew Laird

May 22
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.74: Empowering local public services with Rob Whiteman

This episode is with Rob Whiteman, the Chief Executive of CIPFA. Rob is a very thoughtful and influential commentator on local government...

Radical Reformers ep.73: Fighting Health Neglect with Dr. Linda Harris

Andrew Laird

May 8
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.73: Fighting Health Neglect with Dr. Linda Harris

This episode is with Dr Linda Harris, the Chief Executive and Chief Medical Officer of Spectrum Community Health a Wakefield based social...

Radical Reformers ep.72: From Homeless to CEO with Sarah Thomas

Andrew Laird

Apr 24
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.72: From Homeless to CEO with Sarah Thomas

This episode is with Sarah Thomas, the Chief Executive of the Fostering Network, the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership...

Radical Reformers ep.71: Stronger Economies And Stronger Communities With Rob Walsh

Andrew Laird

Apr 10
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.71: Stronger Economies And Stronger Communities With Rob Walsh

This episode is with Rob Walsh, the long standing Chief Executive of Northeast Lincolnshire Council. Rob has been Chief Exec of Northeast...

Radical Reformers ep.70: System Leadership for healthy children and families with Sam Allen

Andrew Laird

Mar 13
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.70: System Leadership for healthy children and families with Sam Allen

This episode is with Sam Allen the Chief Executive of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System. This system covers a huge...

Radical Reformers ep.69: Place Leadership with Sam Plum

Andrew Laird

Feb 28
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.69: Place Leadership with Sam Plum

This episode is with Sam Plum, the inaugural Chief Executive of the new Westmorland and Furness Council. This council was created when...

Radical Reformers ep.68: The Wider Determinants of Health with Elly De Decker

Andrew Laird

Feb 15
2 min

Radical Reformers ep.68: The Wider Determinants of Health with Elly De Decker

This episode is with Elly De Decker, the Chief Executive of the Bromley by Bow Centre, a nationally renowned community centre in East...

Radical Reformers ep.67: Leading an improvement journey with Andy Couldrick

Andrew Laird

Feb 1
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.67: Leading an improvement journey with Andy Couldrick

This episode is with Andy Couldrick. Andy is the Chair of the Birmingham Children’s Trust, having just stepped back from being the Chief...

Radical Reformers ep.66: Reforming Healthcare with Nigel Edwards

Andrew Laird

Jan 17
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.66: Reforming Healthcare with Nigel Edwards

This episode is with leading health and care expert Nigel Edwards. Nigel recently stepped down as the chief Executive of the Nuffield...

Radical Reformers ep.65: Holistic, person-centred support with Helen Thompson

Andrew Laird

Dec 7, 2023
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.65: Holistic, person-centred support with Helen Thompson

This episode is a real treat for anyone interested in a more person-centred way of delivering support. The conversation is with Helen...

Radical Reformers ep.64: Local Government Turnaround with Adele Taylor

Andrew Laird

Nov 22, 2023
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.64: Local Government Turnaround with Adele Taylor

This episode is with Adele Taylor, the Executive Director of Finance and Commercial Services at Slough Borough Council. Those of you who...

Radical Reformers ep.63: Co-operative Councils Innovation Network Conference Special 2023

Andrew Laird

Nov 9, 2023
1 min

Radical Reformers ep.63: Co-operative Councils Innovation Network Conference Special 2023

Another conference-based episode! This time I travelled to the impressive new City Hall in Sunderland for the Co-operative Councils...

Radical Reformers ep.62: Solace Summit 2023 special episode

Andrew Laird

Oct 26, 2023
2 min

Radical Reformers ep.62: Solace Summit 2023 special episode

Solace Summit 2023 special episode - live from Birmingham Last week, Andrew attended the #Solacesummit2023 in Birmingham. In...

Radical Reformers ep.61: Supporting Children's Social Care with Andrew Christie

Andrew Laird

Oct 12, 2023
2 min

Radical Reformers ep.61: Supporting Children's Social Care with Andrew Christie

Andrew Christie, Chair, Birmingham Childrens Trust This episode is with Andrew Christie, a children’s services professional who is held...

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