Ruth Kelly, Chair of Thames Freeport and Water UK, ex UK Secretary of State for Education and Skills

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English - March 11, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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How is visibility and being connected across an organisation critical for success?

In this episode, Ruth Kelly, Chair of Thames Freeport and Water UK, and ex-Secretary of State for Education and Skills, talks about:

Trust in organisationsThe value of managers spending time with members of their teams each weekDeveloping soft skillsBeing visible and connected across your organisationWhat organisations can do to support managersLearning continuously to address gaps in skills and knowledge

Between 1997 and 2010, Ruth was a member of UK parliament, holding several government positions including Secretary of State for Education and Skills. In 2004, she became the youngest woman ever to be part of the UK Cabinet. After leaving parliament, Ruth held leadership roles at HSBC Asset Management and St Mary’s University, Twickenham.

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