Kath O'Dwyer
The ‘golden triangle’ provides governance oversight and grip
Instilling a robust governance culture is essential to local governance leadership, and improvement and assurance will be a crucial topic under discussion at the Solace Summit in Birmingham this month, says Kath O’Dwyer.
The workforce challenges we face cannot be ignored
It’s crucially important to nurture the next generation of local government leaders and that’s why the Solace pre-Summit event – the Trailblazers base camp day – is dedicated to just that, says Kath O’Dwyer.
Forging a top team in the middle of a crisis
Recruited during the pandemic, St Helens MBC’s new senior management have only physically met once. But they have created a high performing top team that’s now working hard on reset and recovery. Kath O’Dwyer highlights what has been achieved so far.
Don’t short-change our children now
Kath O’Dwyer says getting a long-term sustainable funding settlement for local government as a whole – not just for children’s services – is crucial if we are to overcome the worst impacts of the crisis
Working for a Brighter Future
Kath O’Dwyer reveals how an LGA review of Cheshire East Council’s organisational culture has been used as a springboard to improving the skills and experience of the workforce as well as encouraging employee retention
The rewards of new approaches to training
Kath O’Dwyer reflects on how a dedicated approach to training and staff welfare is reaping dividends for the organisation in relation to both the recruitment and retention of staff.