

Oliver Cappleman
- Apr 22, 2021
- 2 min
Oliver Cappleman: I’ve learnt that… the ‘public service ethos’ is central.
Olly’s reflection: Over the last 10 years at MV I have learnt that the ‘public service ethos’ continues to be central to effecting real...


admin
- Apr 19, 2021
- 1 min
Eliza Hardwick: I've learnt that... every challenge is different
Eliza's reflection: I’ve learnt that each individual works, operates and sees things from a different perspective. Having worked in...


Mark Bandalli
- Apr 15, 2021
- 2 min
Mark Bandalli: I've learnt that... strong relationships are essential in public services
Mark's reflection: Delivering public services through new and innovative delivery models usually requires some form of legal agreement...


Emmet Regan
- Apr 8, 2021
- 1 min
Emmet Regan: I’ve learnt that… communication needs to be at the heart of everything we do
Emmet's reflection: I’ve been asked to reflect on my time and to think about a lesson or impression that has stayed with me. This was no...


Micol Tedeschi
- Apr 7, 2021
- 2 min
Micol Tedeschi: I’ve learnt that… public services are about the whole social economy
Micol's reflection: I have learnt that public services are about the whole social economy, not just the public sector. The work of the...


Matt Carter
- Apr 5, 2021
- 1 min
Matt Carter: I’ve learnt that… partnerships are the bedrock of how the NHS works
Matt's reflection: During my time at MV, I have learnt that if your objective is to facilitate true and lasting partnerships, objectivity...


Will Carruthers
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Will Carruthers: I’ve learnt that… uncertainty is a feature of public services
Will's reflection: Since I joined MV, as a company we’ve constantly been waiting for certainty. But, rather unhelpfully, the last two and...


Jordan Binedell
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
Jordan Binedell: I’ve learnt that… transformation is how you work with and win people round
Jordan’s reflection: I’ve learnt that transformation is not a technical exercise – it’s the engagement of the hearts and minds of all the...


Andrew Laird
- Mar 26, 2021
- 1 min
Andrew Laird: I’ve learnt that… we must invest in our public services
Andrew's reflection I’ve been reflecting on why I’m so interested in public services – and why I care so much about public services....


Alissa Davies
- Mar 22, 2021
- 2 min
Alissa Davies: I’ve learnt that… strategy should never lose sight of the people using the service
Alissa’s reflection: I have learnt that when designing strategies, you should never lose sight of the people using public services. I’ve...


Lily Mellen
- Mar 19, 2021
- 2 min
Lily Mellen: I’ve learnt that… equality needs to be more than a word, it must mean real change
Lily’s reflection: I’ve learnt that equality needs to be more than a word, it must mean real change. Every decision made by public...


Michael Wyatt
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
Michael Wyatt: I’ve learnt that… empowering front-line staff is a powerful tool
Michael’s reflection: I’ve always felt like I can generate more change, and deliver positive outcomes for my community, if my superiors...


Laura Power Wharton
- Mar 12, 2021
- 2 min
Laura Power-Wharton: I’ve learnt that… personalised services work best
Laura’s reflection: I’ve learnt not to make assumptions about service users, and that the best services are personalised. These points...


David Fairhurst
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
David Fairhurst: I’ve learnt that… you need to build bridges between central and local government
David’s reflection: I have learnt that for the machinery of government to work, central government policy developers need to translate...


Agata Miśkowiec
- Mar 5, 2021
- 2 min
Agata Miśkowiec: I’ve learnt that… it is important to bold and visionary, even in times of crisis
Agata’s reflection: During my time with MV, I have been privileged to work with some of the most inspirational public sector leaders I...


John Copps
- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min
John Copps: I’ve learnt that… place should be at the centre of how we organise public services
John’s reflection: I’ve learnt how we all are attached to the place we live, and that this insight should be at the centre of how we...


Andrew Laird
- Feb 28, 2021
- 1 min
Introduction to the personal reflections from Mutual Ventures’ team
To celebrate our tenth birthday, Mutual Ventures’ Managing Director Andrew Laird introduces a series of personal reflections from the...


admin
- Feb 28, 2021
- 1 min
Our team's insights from 10 years of Mutual Ventures
This year we are celebrating Mutual Ventures’ tenth birthday. During that time we’ve learnt a huge amount and had a lot of fun working...