Tom Stannard, a regeneration and economic development professional, shares his experience of diversity and cultural changes.

Tom is a former West Londoner turned Director of Comms in East Lancashire, where he led Blackburn's council to multiple 'Council of the Year' victories. With a background in regeneration and economic development, Tom unveils his secrets of effective leadership, emphasising the value of diversity in learning. 

As a commissioner at the Living Wage Foundation and a Solace spokesperson for climate change, Tom sheds light on the motivations behind taking on the Chief Executive role. Tune in for a first-hand account of the CEO's day-to-day reality and gain insights from a leader dedicated to success and positive change.

Solace website:
https://solace.org.uk

Dedicated podcast site: 
https://solace.org.uk/blog/local-government-stories-podcast/

Socials:
@Solace_UK #LocalGovernmentStories

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Tom Stannard & Nazeya Hussain - Local Government Stories Podcast

Solace is the representative body for senior strategic managers working in the public sector. 

We provide our members with opportunities for personal and professional development and seek to influence the debate about the future of public services to ensure that policy and legislation reflect the experience and expertise of our members.

In the Solace podcast, we aim to explore people's personal histories, what shaped them, and how they made their journey to the role of Chief Executive with some of the leading lights in local government.

Interviewer: Nazeya Hussain, Executive Director, NED

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