Ep. 6 - In conversation with Dr Henry Kippin

11/05/19 • 43 min

Conversations about a Collaborative Society with Lord Victor Adebowale

Dr Henry Kippin, currently Executive Director of Public Service Reform at West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), soon to be Director of Economic Growth for NTCA and former Chief Executive of Collaborate

Henry has dedicated his career to building collaborations as a route to better social outcomes. Drawing on his experience, from Africa to the West Midlands, Henry reflects on the role of policy in shaping society, and the disconnect between politics and people. Henry shares his perspectives on the power of place, the opportunities devolution can bring, and the potential of public service reform.

Previous Episode

Ep. 5 - In conversation with Lord Gary Porter

Lord Gary Porter, district councillor and former Chair of the Local Government Association

Reflecting on a long career in local government, latterly as Chair of the LGA, Lord Porter makes the case for decent housing being the bedrock of a healthy society, and for us to view the ageing population as an asset. He reflects on the types of leadership required for social change and the importance of building national, cross-party consensus on the complex challenges facing society.

Next Episode

Ep. 7 - In conversation with Steve Reed

Steve Reed, Labour candidate for Croydon North, Shadow Minister for Children and Families, former leader of Lambeth Council

The architect of the Cooperative Councils movement in Lambeth while council leader, the Labour candidate draws on his family and personal history to explain why he thinks that public service organisations must ‘invert the pyramid’, challenging hierarchy and self-interest (however well-meaning) to empower people and service users. Steve reflects honestly on what he learned from his time at Lambeth, and the signs of hope he sees now across the political spectrum for a rebalancing of power through a new social contract.

*Steve Reed is no longer a Member of Parliament as Parliament has been dissolved until after the General Election. This episode was recorded on the 9th July 2019.