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EP1: Leading in a Time of Uncertainty - Caroline Lamb
Welcome to The Luminate Collective Podcast, brought to you by AAB Consulting, hosted by Sian Parker. In this series, we capture candid conversations on life, change, leadership, and the world of business. Beyond their titles, our guests share their life stories, discussing the personal and vulnerable experiences that have contributed to their success.
In this episode, Sian sits down with Caroline Lamb, CEO of NHS Scotland and Director General of Health and Social Care Directorates. Caroline’s journey is a testament to leadership in the face of change, particularly when the odds are against you and the future is unknown.
Caroline's narrative is a masterclass in embracing challenges and transforming them into opportunities. She shares her insights on building trust, nurturing relationships, and understanding the perspectives of diverse stakeholders. Caroline's wisdom offers actionable guidance for leaders aiming to drive innovation while respecting the values of their teams.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:33 - Caroline's Bookmark Moment
00:03:57 - The Journey to Where Caroline is Now
00:12:37 - Handling the Covid-19 Pandemic
00:16:37 - Why Taking Chances is Important
00:22:22 - Opportunities for the Younger Generations
00:24:25 - Motivating a Team to Work Towards the Greater Good
00:29:31 - Key Moments of Learning From Various Entities
00:32:48 - Has There Been a Shift in the Work Place With a More Hybrid Approach
00:35:56 - Creating Guidance for Graduate Employees
00:37:36 - Gaining Trust and Respect From Fellow Leaders
00:40:45 - Advice on Being a Leader
00:42:51 - Caroline's University Years
00:45:27 - Reflective Thoughts on Time Spent in London
00:46:48 - Living in Edinburgh During the Fringe
00:48:08 - The Stress of Work and Switching Off
00:51:35 - Outro
Want to chat to us about The Luminate Collective Podcast? E-mail [email protected]
Join our community: LinkedIn @AABConsulting, Instagram @aab.consulting
A brief introduction to AAB Consulting...
• We are the consulting arm of The AAB Group
• Compared to AAB, we are just a young thing, we started in 2018
• We are a business consultancy focused on helping our clients think about, prepare for, and deliver change
• We focus on adding real value in the areas of service design, digital strategy and transformation, business agility and growth management
• We firmly believe that our clients want a great experience when they hire consultants; not simply a project or intervention
• We have a healthy focus on looking after our team members so that they look after our clients.
Please contact us if you want to chat, are interested to know more or just want to know why we love llamas, you can reach us by e-mailing [email protected]
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By AAB ConsultingWelcome to The Luminate Collective Podcast, brought to you by AAB Consulting, hosted by Sian Parker. In this series, we capture candid conversations on life, change, leadership, and the world of business. Beyond their titles, our guests share their life stories, discussing the personal and vulnerable experiences that have contributed to their success.
In this episode, Sian sits down with Caroline Lamb, CEO of NHS Scotland and Director General of Health and Social Care Directorates. Caroline’s journey is a testament to leadership in the face of change, particularly when the odds are against you and the future is unknown.
Caroline's narrative is a masterclass in embracing challenges and transforming them into opportunities. She shares her insights on building trust, nurturing relationships, and understanding the perspectives of diverse stakeholders. Caroline's wisdom offers actionable guidance for leaders aiming to drive innovation while respecting the values of their teams.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:33 - Caroline's Bookmark Moment
00:03:57 - The Journey to Where Caroline is Now
00:12:37 - Handling the Covid-19 Pandemic
00:16:37 - Why Taking Chances is Important
00:22:22 - Opportunities for the Younger Generations
00:24:25 - Motivating a Team to Work Towards the Greater Good
00:29:31 - Key Moments of Learning From Various Entities
00:32:48 - Has There Been a Shift in the Work Place With a More Hybrid Approach
00:35:56 - Creating Guidance for Graduate Employees
00:37:36 - Gaining Trust and Respect From Fellow Leaders
00:40:45 - Advice on Being a Leader
00:42:51 - Caroline's University Years
00:45:27 - Reflective Thoughts on Time Spent in London
00:46:48 - Living in Edinburgh During the Fringe
00:48:08 - The Stress of Work and Switching Off
00:51:35 - Outro
Want to chat to us about The Luminate Collective Podcast? E-mail [email protected]
Join our community: LinkedIn @AABConsulting, Instagram @aab.consulting
A brief introduction to AAB Consulting...
• We are the consulting arm of The AAB Group
• Compared to AAB, we are just a young thing, we started in 2018
• We are a business consultancy focused on helping our clients think about, prepare for, and deliver change
• We focus on adding real value in the areas of service design, digital strategy and transformation, business agility and growth management
• We firmly believe that our clients want a great experience when they hire consultants; not simply a project or intervention
• We have a healthy focus on looking after our team members so that they look after our clients.
Please contact us if you want to chat, are interested to know more or just want to know why we love llamas, you can reach us by e-mailing [email protected]