In this insight from Accomplishment in Government, former Home Secretary and Education Minister, Lord David Blunkett explores the lessons from his many years in politics. Discussing the importance of building effective relationships, David reflects on what he would do differently if he had his time again.

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In this insight from Accomplishment in Government, Dr Sania Nishtar, the renowned physician and public health expert, talks about the challenges of delivering a welfare state for Pakistan. Reflecting on tackling corruption and patriarchal attitudes, she explains why and how she fought for better transparency and data in government.

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https://shows.acast.com/accomplishment-with-michael-barber/episodes/accomplishment-dr-sania-nishtar

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In this insight from Accomplishment in Government, Hollywood Producer and Labour Peer, David Puttnam, shares the lessons he has learnt from the world of both politics and the film industry. Discussing why all good leaders need conviction, David argues the need for having clear red lines and building coalitions.

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In this insight from Accomplishment in Government, one of the most controversial figures in South African politics, Helen Zille, discusses her career as a leading journalist who exposed the cover up of the death of activist Steve Biko, before becoming a leading South African politician. Helen discusses the importance of taking risks and why building capable state is one of the great moral issues of our time. 

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In this insight from Accomplishment in Sport, Sir Dave Brailsford discusses the importance of growth and setting tangible targets. Dave is known for his marginal gains philosophy, a way of measuring progression and building on it to achieve a goal. So how do you lead and motivate a team or an athlete to achieve something difficult and overcome challenges, and what transferable skills can be applied to other areas of life?

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In this insight from Accomplishment in Sport, Gareth Southgate explores the power of creating a collective identity amongst a diverse group. One of the striking things about Gareth’s time as the England men’s football manager is how the squad has developed a strong inclusive ethos. Gareth discussed how to develop and maintain an inclusive culture in a group of diverse personalities.

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In this insight from Accomplishment in Sport, Olympic medal winner Dame Katherine Grainger discusses her move from elite athlete to the Board room. Could the skills she’d acquired after years spent rowing backwards in a boat ever be transferable? Katherine explains that the values and fundamental skills learnt in one career will always be valuable in a new one, no matter how different. 

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In this insight from Accomplishment in Sport, Stuart Lancaster reflects on dealing with pressure and how the fear of losing can be a powerful driver for success. Stuart reflects on his career, solitude at the top and why you need to find some grit and resilience to bounce back from failure and disappointment.

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In this insight from Accomplishment in Sport, Baroness Sue Campbell talks about her battles to get the right people at the top of the FA to lead and manage women’s football.  Sue talks about putting together an elite team and how important it is to find a leader with vision, who really understands the job.

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https://play.acast.com/s/accomplishment-with-michael-barber/s3-ep-4-accomplishment-baroness-sue-campbell

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