What is Radical Place Leadership?
In this short video explainer, MV's Chief Executive Andrew Laird breaks down the concept of Radical Place Leadership - what is, at its...
Andrew Laird
Oct 25, 20241 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Radical Place Leadership: Getting the governance and accountability right
Catch up on our live webinar Radical Place Leadership: Getting the governance and accountability right , held on Tuesday 15th October...
Mutual Ventures
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Radical Reformers ep.82: High challenge and high support with Theresa Leavy, Former Executive Director for Children, Dorset Council
In this episode of Radical Reformers, Andrew Laird is joined by Theresa Leavy, former Executive Director for Children (DCS) at Dorset...
Andrew Laird
Oct 10, 20241 min read
Supporting health needs to get people back to work - MV welcomes the launch of WorkWell pilots
MV welcomes the launch of 15 new WorkWell services, supporting people to get back to work. Today sees the launch of 15 new local services...
Mutual Ventures
Oct 1, 20242 min read
Case Study: North East Lincolnshire Health and Care Partnership - Place Leadership Support
Client: Â North East Lincolnshire Health and Care Partnership Date: Â April to August 2024 Challenges faced by the client: North East...
Mutual Ventures
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Radical Reformers ep.81: Enabling Leadership with Lucy Butler, Director, South East Regional Care Cooperative
In this latest episode of Radical Reformers, I am joined by Lucy Butler, Director of South East Regional Care Cooperative. Lucy shares...
Andrew Laird
Sep 25, 20241 min read
How digital transformation can strengthen the relationship between central and local government
Digital public services are an increasingly important part of what government does to support citizens. But they are also an area where...
Catriona McKimmie
Sep 24, 20244 min read
Radical Reformers ep.80: Supporting people who are having a tough time with Mark Simms, Chief Executive,P3 Group
This episode is with Mark Simms, the Chief Executive of the P3 Group. He describes P3 as an organisation that supports people who are...
Andrew Laird
Sep 11, 20241 min read
The role of Place Leadership in building community resilience
Yvonne Reinhardt argues that radically different, place-based approaches to public service delivery can help improve the resilience of...
Yvonne Reinhardt
Sep 10, 20243 min read
How empowering local actors leads to innovation, partnerships and accelerated growth
Sally Dickens reflects on her experiences as a local government Economic Development and Regeneration Manager, and argues that central...
Sally Dickens
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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...
Andrew Laird
Aug 29, 20241 min read
Missions, Radical Place Leadership and the future of local public services
Drawing on the historic and emerging thinking and work of others, Andrew Laird describes a practical pathway towards a radical model of...
Andrew Laird
Aug 16, 20245 min read
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...
Andrew Laird
Aug 14, 20241 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Radical Place Leadership and The Third Sector
Catch up on our live round table discussion - 'Radical Place Leadership and The Third Sector' - which was held on Wednesday 7th August...
Mutual Ventures
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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...
Andrew Laird
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Brokering a new social contract
Local government is uniquely positioned to play a huge role in the rebuilding of a new social contract between the public and public...
Prof Donna Hall
Jul 29, 20244 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Could a return of 2009’s Total Place policy help address 2024’s challenges in public services?
Catch up on our webinar - Could a return of 2009’s Total Place policy help address 2024’s challenges in public services? - which was held...
Mutual Ventures
Jul 23, 20241 min read
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,...
Andrew Laird
Jul 17, 20241 min read
How 'bridge-builders' can ensure smooth timely delivery of public policies
Morgan Finlayson reflects on her experience as a civil servant and how successful policy implementation hinges on three pillars that must...
Morgan Nasir-Finlayson
Jul 17, 20243 min read
How 'bridge-builders' can facilitate learning between central and local government
As part of our Prioritising Public Services series, our team is exploring how a 'reset' in the relationship between central and local...
Anya Kemble
Jul 16, 20244 min read