How managers drive change in resistant government teams

Struggling to lead change in a resistant government team? This episode tackles the real world challenge of driving transformation in public sector organisations where bureaucracy and tradition can slow progress. Discover actionable strategies for managers to foster engagement and improve performance, even in the most change resistant environments.

What you will learn

• Understand the principles of servant leadership in government HR
• Identify barriers to implementing change within established teams
• Apply lessons from crisis leadership during the pandemic
• Transfer parenting insights to team leadership for better results
• Promote a culture of care and organisational growth

This episode features Alex Smith, Chief HR Officer for the City of Memphis and internationally recognised HR leader.

Episode highlights

• [3:37] What is servant leadership for Alex?
• [7:00] An example of a programme promoting servant leadership and barriers encountered
• [12:52] What is Ovation Award?
• [15:11] Parenting vs. great leadership
• [18:20] What her kids taught her about leadership
• [20:47] How leaders can bring servant parental leadership into the workplace
• [23:24] How to show that you actually care and helping your organisation to grow
• [29:04] Some challenges that allowed Alex to grow
• [32:45] What’s in the future for Alex?

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