Episodes

  • Joining the Dots: Media training

    Joining the Dots: Media training
    Jul 18 2024
    45 mins
  • Developing Healthy Organisations (DHO)

    Developing Healthy Organisations (DHO)
    Jan 16 2023
    Listen to our DHO re-launch podcast Joining the Dots: Conversations that Matter Share your thoughts and help us spread the word about Joining the Dots by sharing about it on social media using the hashtag: #joiningthedotspod Twitter: @Pracsolutions Facebook: @PracSolutions LinkedIn: @PracSolutions Developing Healthy Organisations (DHO)- “let’s get on the same page” Description- On this episode of joining the dots we delve into the difficulties organisations are facing in the public, private and third sector and how the re-launch of our Developing Healthy Organisations (DHO) programme aims to help leaders navigate these difficulties in an ever-changing environment. Lewis Gwyther (marketing and business development lead for Practice Solutions) leads the conversation with Heather Anstey- Myers and Neil prior as they explore the important topics that affect our workforce today. How do we create space and time for this in a busy world? Do public and private sectors face the same challenges? How can your organisation benefit from DHO? This relevant, multi-perspective conversation is a must listen. Host Lewis Gwyther Marketing and Business Development Lead I have over 10 years’ experience in Marketing, Communications and Business Development from across sectors. I have a wide-ranging portfolio career which has enabled me to take learning across sectors to deliver best practise and high level strategic insight. I worked for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service on communications and engagement, setting up a Public Service Body engagement subcommittee. I have secured National Lottery Heritage Funding for a venue in Mid-Wales of £250,000+. I am experienced in writing and developing marketing, communication and fundraising strategies, business plan writing and business development. I am also Vice-chair for the charitable organisation Community Music Wales. Guests Neil Prior Associate at Practice Solutions I have been working with local government since 2010 when I led O2's Local Government Futures Forum (LGFF) designed to help councils maximise the benefits of technology. This achieved a response from 10% of Great Britain’s local authorities and featured in The Guardian’s top innovations in the sector in 2013, and convinced me that an insight- based approach is the secret to innovation and transformation. I have built a portfolio approach to my work, my main role of which is being an Independent Councillor at Pembrokeshire County Council. My professional career has seen me working predominately with public sector clients for organisations such as O2, Microsoft and Northgate Public Services, as well as consulting with niche businesses working within the local government space. I have a strong customer service ethos, with experience of creating and managing high-performing teams. I am an experienced facilitator and coach, able to utilise a range of thought-provoking and practical materials, and am in my element delivering tailored strategy and leadership development programmes that will accelerate the progress of the individuals and teams attempting to lead change in local government. Heather Anstey-Myers MA BA (Hons) MRTPI FCMI I am the CEO of Manufacturing Wales. This is an industry-led collaborative consortium is at the heart of efforts to support Welsh manufacturers in creating supply chain resilience, maximising procurement opportunities, promoting the world-class credentials of the country’s manufacturing sector and connecting industry to academia. I am also the Interim CEO of Business News Wales, Wales’ fastest growing publisher. An unique digital solution covering 12 industry sectors. A dedicated business news channel with no political views or editorial agenda, just a genuine passion to support the Welsh economy. Glenda George I am committed to delivering a first-class service and believe that HR is a fundamental part to any organisation. I have 19 years of HR experience working in both the public and private sectors. During this time, I have been involved in developing and implementing a range of strategic HR initiatives from change management, culture and transformational change, coaching and mentoring, performance management, talent and career development, TUPE, project management and complex employee relations. My key skills are relationship management, communication, influencing and ensuring that solutions are business and outcome-focused. I am a chartered member of the Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and am qualified in Occupational Psychometrics.
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    32 mins
  • World Mental Health Day 2022- Our experiences

    World Mental Health Day 2022- Our experiences
    Oct 10 2022

    To mark World Mental Health Day Sarah Day leads in a hard-hitting conversation with Mental Health and Wellbeing Forum member, David Lee as well as Joshua Beynon. Delving into their experiences of seeking support and offering their opinion on whether mental health services are where they need to be today.

    Host

    Sarah Day, Chief Executive of Practice Solutions

    Guest

    David Lee and Joshua Beynon

    David Lee-

    I have been a service user across South Wales since my early teens, and sadly, not all of my experiences have been positive. I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition in October 2021 after 36 years of knowing something wasn’t quite right. My aim is to utilise my unique perspective on the world, my extensive expertise within my lived experience and my passion for neurodevelopment to influence positive change for services and attitudes across the country.

    Joshua Beynon-

    Elected as the youngest County Councillor in Wales in 2017, I have been involved in communities, policy and local government services for 5 years leading on a service review in waste and leading the councils journey towards being a Net Zero carbon local authority by 2030. As part of my passion for public service, I have put my energy into community work and capacity building and I am the secretary of the award winning charity, the VC Gallery, helping to establish a support network and system for veterans. This is alongside leading a successful inclusion project of £100,000 to improve a park in Pembrokeshire from project inception to delivery. How policy and strategy relates to service users is vital to community success and wellbeing.
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    38 mins
  • International Women's Day 2022: women and social care

    International Women's Day 2022: women and social care
    Mar 8 2022
    To mark International Women’s Day 2022, four women leaders working in the fields of social care and career development discuss overcoming judgement, how women can empower each other through mutual support, and the incredible contribution that women make in the social care sector in highly challenging circumstances. Host Sarah Day, Chief Executive of Practice Solutions Guests Alison Bulman, Head of Social Services in Powys and President of ADSS Cymru

    Alison Bulman was educated in Swansea and began work as a teenager in a local care home. She has developed her wide-ranging industry knowledge through 30 years’ experience in social care, including service Director roles in Buckinghamshire and Cornwall. She started as Director of Powys County Council Social Services in May 2018, adding Workforce and Organisational Development to her responsibilities in November 2020. She has been described as ‘very much a people-person and highly focussed on delivering results ‘with’ people as opposed ‘to’ people… Ali’s comprehensive knowledge of Social Care is a huge asset, but she is always willing to listen to alternative ideas as well as decide and direct [when necessary]’.

    Aimee Bateman, Award-winning Founder/CEO

    Aimee is a globally recognised tech entrepreneur, speaker and careers champion. Having worked in the career development space for 20 years, Aimee also founded the award-winning learning platform Careercake. Raising significant venture funding across 2 continents, her inspirational careers content has supported people and organisations in over 42 countries and was voted the No.1 ‘Employability Advice Website’ at the National Online Recruitment Awards.

    In addition, Aimee’s LinkedIn Learning courses have been completed by over 2.5 million professionals globally and she has written careers articles for national publications including The Guardian, Grazia, Stylist and Women’s Weekly, as well as holding her own monthly careers column ‘Ask Aimee’ in Accounting Technician magazine.

    In her spare time, Aimee is a passionate advocate for underrepresented professionals. She is a Regional Advisor for the Female Founders Forum and having spent the majority of her teenage years living in foster homes, Aimee is an active ambassador and mentor for both The Prince’s Trust and Voices in Care, regularly speaking at national conferences and mentoring young people who are living within the care system.

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    Rejnider Mandair, Senior Social Worker at London Borough of Camden

    Rejbinder trained as a social worker whilst living with Practice Solutions’ Chief Executive, Sarah Day, where they supported each other as Sarah brought up her young family and Rejbinder worked towards achieving her career ambitions. Rejbinder now lives and works in London, supporting people with disabilities.

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    48 mins