Catch up with the third in our #GettingStuffDone series, where guests discussed the importance of creating a learning environment. Listening, learning and improving must be built into the culture of delivery. A successful learning culture creates a community of people that are engaged, feel able to contribute, and enjoy each other’s challenge. A key aspect of this is trust: giving practitioners the permission to use their judgment, whilst maintaining a clear line of account

In the latest Radical Reformers episode, I welcome Des Murray, Chief Executive of North Lanarkshire Council and Chair of Solace Scotland. Des shares his personal journey from growing up in Lanarkshire to leading the council in his hometown, highlighting the power of local roots and the value of a generalist perspective in leadership. He explains how North Lanarkshire’s “one plan” approach integrates housing, economy, infrastructure, and digital strategy to deliver real change

Watch the first in our #GettingStuffDone webinar series and explore the power of relationships. Public services are a people business. This is true from top to bottom: the shaping force of democratic politics, the responsibility to all citizens, the care of vulnerable children and adults, and a workforce motivated by public service.  Relationships with and between colleagues, stakeholders, and partners are what make or break the delivery of programmes and projects. Ultimate