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Recapping on 2024 through the stories, campaigns and themes that made it memorable... 8. Champions of Challenge 2024 has not been without its challenges. But as ever, the UK manufacturing community has continued to flaunt its resilience. Manufacturing has some of the most passionate champions of any industry and their collective minds are forming innovative responses and thought-provoking opinions on tackling the challenges at hand. This collection includes Innovation Britain’s programme series, contributions to a report which shows how the past five years shaped the future of manufacturing, a celebration of one of the largest STEM events in the country for developing next-gen talent, plus opinions on how to bridge the skills gap and prepare for a leadership transformation. More in the REWIND24 Top 10 Chart. ⏪ Rewind and press play on 2024 at https://lnkd.in/gvxN_Sr6

There are 6 days left to apply to NLC's 2025 Institute. Applications close October 2nd, 2024, at 11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 9 AM PT. Scenario 1: Valuing Community Show us how you embody NLC's values. Reflect on moments when you’ve fostered connections, collaborated, and made a positive impact in your community. Tell us about a time you valued community. In your response include: - What impact does community have on your leadership? - In what ways have you been inclusive and collaborative with individuals from a variety of issues, industries, and identities. Give specific examples. Get started on your application today at https://lnkd.in/eQy47UE.

Kate Markey - thank you, genuinely. And also – STOP IT, you two! You know I've always thought (in LinkedInGush-style) that you're truly inspiring and joy to work with, or (in the terms Liam Black, you and I would recognise a bit more) you're feckin' awesome. But I wasn't fishing. I'm just still wrestling with the age-old ends and means thing and want to see how others are handling the Purpose and also Culture stuff. I'm acknowledging I veer from one to the other, and there's always a cost, usually paid by others. And I'm looking surprised every time a leader or an organisation tells me they've got them perfectly reconciled, or that one automatically leads to the other (plus business success). I would like that to be true, I’m not sure it always is. I look at papers on how to treat employees better and I agree with every word - and I also wonder, is all the work going to get done? I see business plans to make the world a better place that involve everyone giving double-time-effort - voluntarily at first, then becoming baked into the model because the world sees a need but not the funding streams for it. I listen to organisations who want my organisation Forward Institute to help them be more human and I welcome it, but I also notice how often they'd rather shy away from discussions about whether their core business model makes them a net giver or a net taker of people and planetary resources. I’m sure others have it cracked better than me, so I’m open to tips and corrections (and confessions if you worry about this too).

Read our past report, Implementing Systemwide Changes in the CSU, authored by Thad Nodine and Robert Gabriner. This report found that the Academy served as a catalyst in helping campus teams address resistance and take advantage of opportunities for substantive change through leadership, communications, and networking. As a result, the Academy appears to be well positioned, with additional supports and resources, to facilitate and deepen campus efforts to address long-standing issues such as equity. Read the report here: https://buff.ly/4bGPc2z 

We have two spots left for the Leaderful Marlborough programme, which kicks off on 18 July. Applications close on Matariki, Friday 28 June. Who's keen? What's Leaderful Marlborough? This initiative is all about improving productivity and the opportunities in the Marlborough region to make more vibrant communities, create a thriving economy, and attract more people and business to the region. We’re taking a multi-year approach to this. We’re starting by finding and bringing together a community of emerging leaders who choose to make Marlborough their home and are committed to contributing to a thriving, leaderful Marlborough. We help them develop their leadership both individually and collectively in ways that benefit them, their organisations and the wider community. We’re using the proven architecture of the Change Makers programme and applying it to the Marlborough leaders’ unique context. Exciting! Piqued your interest? This is for leaders who want to contribute to creating a thriving Marlborough region. They’ll be: ✅ Committed to living in the region ✅ Have a sense of possibility and vision for what they want the region to be ✅ Have a growth mindset and learning agility ✅ Seeking a community of like-minded people to learn, grow and lead with ✅ Already showing signs of leadership from where they are, and are likely seeking a greater sense of direction, traction and / or connection to go bigger Is that you? Or do you know someone who fits the bill perfectly? Get more information and register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/gSJ9RHcR Or PM me or Mark Unwin, Economic Development Manager at Marlborough District Council for a chat. I can't wait to get started on this! #marlborough #marlboroughnz #vision #changemakers #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #digbyscott

Another big thank you on the anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conference, which opened in Banff one year ago. CSC2023 was a major leadership development initiative, taking place over two weeks, engaging nearly 300 members from more than 30 countries. More than 200 alumni volunteers from Canada and around the Commonwealth “gave back” to ensure the new members could their development experience.    The core planning for CSC2023 was undertaken by Canadian alumni of the CSC and Governor General’s leadership conferences, and was initiated by the CSC Canada Committee - starting before COVID. From establishing the theme, to setting guidelines for study tours, to developing pre-conference webcasts and video testimonials, their engagement was absolutely essential.   The impact speaks for itself, with a recent Conference survey showing 99% of the delegates describe CSC2023 as a valuable experience (75% saying extremely valuable), 94% describing the Conference as more valuable than other conferences and programs they have attended, and 88% saying the experience made them a better leader.    As Lead Director responsible for the global program, another huge THANK YOU from all CSC2023 participants to the CSC Canada Committee members, many of whom also gave their time as regional chairs: Marie Buchan, Catherine Dallaire, Stephen Dorsey, Marc-André Franche, Michael Hale, Lisa Browne, Beth Valiaho, Jason Heistad, Adam Janikowski, Sandra Laronde, Kirby Brown, Amrit Mehta, Kuthula Matshazi, Sarah Midanik, Charles Bierbrier, Pierre Verreault, Yanouk Poirier, Angela Talic, Steven Piepgrass, Ed McHugh, Aileen O’Rafferty, Sybil Wa, Matt Wayland, Bruce Willmer, Wanda Charles, Catherine Pennington, Dan Boulet.   #csc2023 #leadershipcanada #commonwealthleadersglobal #CSCglobalalumni

Thanks for sharing, Matt. I think that what is being pointed to here is in leadership as in life, “appropriation”is key. Great leaders develop their own style, but some can adjust some of that innate style to suit the context (people and circumstances). Being too flexible or collaborative can sometimes be perceived by others as lacking conviction or self determination, so it is a function of the critical assessment and judgment exercised by the leader. An appropriate response to overall context is the X factor in leadership. It’s the difference between a theoretical approach to leadership and an approach honed by self awareness, exposure and experience. The learning of the concept of leadership is best done in concert of different contexts, in parallel with developing self awareness. This program is a great opportunity for aspiring and emerging leaders to be exposed to an informed and enlightened approach to leadership development- in real time, and with real world exposure. As Cathy says, “situational leadership” is that which recognises the situational context, and brings appropriate leadership to the table. This also requires significant self awareness- of one’s own ego and leadership style.

SCOR's 2023 Activity Report is here! With the appointment of a new leadership team, record full year results, and the launch of a new strategic plan, 2023 was a turning point for SCOR. The 2023 Activity Report explores this year of vision, partnership, innovation, and solutions and highlights how our experts embody the Art and Science of Risk. "At SCOR, we are preparing ourselves for the challenges of the future, while remaining open to opportunities to build a better tomorrow," says SCOR CEO Thierry Léger. "Together, we are all moving in the same direction – forward." Learn more and find the full report here: https://bit.ly/3yi1rDK

My colleague and Jones Walker LLP partner Chad Theriot is speaking at the Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia) about managing the contractor-subcontractor relationship during a #construction project. Learn more at the link below. #ConstructionLaw #JonesWalkerConstruction

Spend just 2 hours with us and we will share with you our combined research and experiential experience on growing high performing teams and organisations. You’ll meet fellow CPO’s / CHROs in scaling businesses and come away with impactful growth hacks, which you can implement yourself. Oh and we will feed you and give you a little gift….💝 #healthygrowth #development #HR #scale #scalingbusiness