Career and Professional Development Insights
Building the Workforce for Tomorrow's Councils
12 Aug 2026
Since the recent Local Government Reorganisation announcements, I've noticed a shift in the conversations taking place across the sector.
Much of the attention has understandably focused on structures, governance and ...
How to Work with your Interim Recruiter and Stand Out from the Crowd
30 Jul 2026
The interim market moves quickly. Opportunities can appear and disappear within days, sometimes hours, and competition for senior assignments is often stronger than many candidates expect.
One of the biggest m ...
Future-Proofing Your Workforce Through Smarter Talent Strategies
22 Jul 2026
In a market defined by fiscal constraint and delivery pressure, the default reliance on permanent hiring is starting to look increasingly outdated.
Too often, hiring decisions are driven by budget optics rather than d ...
The 2026 IIM Interim Management Survey – A year of transition for public sector interims
30 Jun 2026
First, a thank you.
To everyone who contributed to this year’s survey. The consistency and scale of response is what gives this report its value. And to the Institute of Interim Management for continuing to provide a ...
Networking with Intent: How to Reconnect and Create Value-Driven Professional Relationships
29 Jun 2026
Networking often gets a bad reputation. For many people, it evokes images of awkward introductions, collecting business cards, or only reaching out when you’re looking for your next opportunity. In my experience, the mos ...
Leadership on three fronts: the pressure reshaping local government
26 Jun 2026
In 1813, Napoleon is back in central Europe after the retreat from Russia. His army is smaller, the momentum has gone, and things that once felt straightforward are starting to slip. He's still winning some battles, ...
Pam Smith on Leadership and Accountability: Making Tough Decisions in Local Government
24 Jun 2026
In this episode of View from the Hill, Pam Smith, Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council, shares her perspective on leadership, accountability, and leading through change.
Drawing on her experience leading one of t ...
Building a Successful Workplace Wellbeing Strategy in Local Government
24 Jun 2026
At this year's PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards, I had the privilege of presenting the Wellbeing Award, recognising organisations that are making a meaningful difference to the health, wellbeing and experience ...
How is Local Government Reorganisation and devolution really landing for you?
23 Jun 2026
Local Government Reorganisation and devolution are moving quickly, and for many people across the sector, the impact now feels much more real. For some, that brings opportunity. For others, it brings uncertainty. For mos ...
Five award shortlistings for Tile Hill (and more importantly, the people behind them)
23 Jun 2026
I think it's really easy to write off industry awards as a vanity exercise or just an excuse to get dressed up and have an evening out together as a team - something that has no real lasting impact or meaning ...
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