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Stepping Up, Stepping In: Lessons from Interim Leadership with Steve Gibling
Interim leadership is often seen as a holding pattern, a bridge between what was and what comes next. But for organisations in transition, an interim…
15 hours ago
ABCD & Beyond: What Local Government Needs Next
In this episode of The Truth About Local Government, we explore a bold new resource reshaping how councils think about community development: ABCD & …
5 days, 8 hours ago
Managing Conflicting Needs between Neurodivergent Colleagues
In this episode, Matt sits down with Parul Singh, Founder of Parallel Minds, a neurodiversity consultancy shaping a more inclusive future for people …
5 days, 9 hours ago
Inside NW Employers’ New Report: Neurodiversity – Line-managers’ Experiences of Support Provision and Skill Gaps Within North West Local Government
In this TALG episode, Matt is joined by Kev Collier, Strategic Lead – Learning & Development and Karen Roberts, Business Development Manager from Nor…
5 days, 12 hours ago
Tracks to Transformation: How Transport and Regeneration Unlock Place Potential
Transport infrastructure doesn’t just move people, it moves markets, investment, and ambition. In this episode of Tracks to Transformation, Matt sits…
1 month, 1 week ago
The Moment That Matters: Matt Masters on Joining OPUS and the Future of Workforce Design
This episode of The Truth About Local Government captures a pivotal moment in the evolution of public sector workforce leadership. Ben Dixon, Head of…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Launching the LGR Initiative: Purpose, Partners & the Path Ahead
In this episode, Matthew Masters sits down with Rowan Cole (COALFACE®) and Professor Amelia Hadfield (Centre for Britain and Europe, University of Su…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Cost of Defiance: Local Government vs Sovereign Citizens
In this episode, Matt speaks with David Bainbridge‑Zafar, General Manager of Operations at Gore District Council, New Zealand, about the rising chall…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Risk, Creativity and Collaboration: Rethinking Urban Infrastructure with CIVIC
“Risk, Creativity and Collaboration: Rethinking Urban Infrastructure with CIVIC” dives into how engineering can become a catalyst for better, more hu…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Beyond the Numbers: Why Housing Quality Matters for Health, Homes and Local Systems
For years, the national housing debate has been dominated by one metric: quantity. How many homes can we build, how quickly, and at what scale. But t…
2 months ago