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An alternative FTSE – OLASE; why Odgers Interim has created an index comparing local authorities to listed UK companies
The scale and breadth of local government often goes unsung. Jes Ladva, Odgers Interim’s Managing Partner and Head of Practice for Local and Central Government, unveils research looking at Councils in the context of FTSE-350...
Five digital tips for local government
Jes Ladva, Managing Partner, Local and Central Government Practice, applauds the progress made by local authorities around digital investment and highlights some further issues to address.
Transformation, as we know, looms large...
Will Oflog be the Audit Commission 2.0?
Jes Ladva, Managing Partner, Local and Central Government Practice, on the creation of a new performance body for local government.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is on the hunt for a chief executive to...
Smart wins on Sustainability: local government success stories
Councils up and down the UK are reaping impressive results from innovative and smartly implemented sustainability initiatives, says Jes Ladva, Managing Partner, Government, Financial Services and Technology.
Amid all the noise...
Becoming a NED: how to land a non-executive role
A recent webinar, hosted by Jes Ladva, Partner and Annaliese Rogers, Principal, Odgers Interim supported by Susanne Thorning-Lund, Board Practice Partner, offered insights into the role of the non-executive director (NED) and how...
Why deficits can spell danger for supply-side economics
The last time supply-side economics had such prominence in the news, Ronald Reagan was in the White House. The actor-turned-Republican-heavyweight was such a staunch believer that cutting taxes on the wealthy and deregulating...
A time to pay tribute
We have lived through a remarkable month. Surely, we will never again in our lifetimes see the accession of a new Prime Minister and a new monarch in the same week.
Whatever our political or regnal views, we can all agree that...
The Commonwealth Games: a medal-worthy effort by local government
Jes Ladva, Partner, Local and Central Government, says that Birmingham City Council deserves plaudits for its central role in delivering a hugely successful global sporting event.
Although 6,500 international athletes and...
Local Government: The Nexus for a Bright Future
With close to two decades of experience recruiting high profile senior executive interim managers for Local and Central Government, Jes Ladva, Partner and Head of the Government Practice at Odgers Interim, reflects on the vital importance of utilising cross-sector expertise to provide unparalleled leadership across all government functions.
Odgers Interim at the 2021 LGC Awards: Proud Sponsor of the Economic Support Award
On November 4th, 2021, Odgers Interim had the pleasure to celebrate the very best of local government as a sponsor at the 25th annual LGC Awards.
Jes Ladva, Partner and Head of the Government Practice at Odgers Interim, was...
Meet the Team – Siobhan Farlow, Government, Social Sciences & Data and Technology
In the latest instalment of our ‘Meet the Team’ series, we spoke to Siobhan Farlow, Consultant in Government, Social Services and Digital, Data and Technology, about her role and motivation, the differences across her two different sectors, and the interim roles that are in high demand.
Odgers Interim at the 2021 MJ Awards: Proud Sponsor of the Corporate Director of the Year Award
Held at the Hilton Hotel in Park Lane on Friday 17th of September 2021, the annual MJ Awards celebrate the best of Local Government.
The “Corporate Director of the Year”-Award, sponsored by Odgers Interim, recognises the incredible talent of Local Government Leaders and their outstanding commitment to their local constituencies.
Top 5 Leadership Skills in Local Government for a bright post-pandemic future
Jes Ladva, Partner and Head of our Government Practice, reflects on the challenges for Local and Central Government during the past 18 months, to highlight the top five leadership skills he has observed from Government executives that will help future leaders to ensure their organisations thrive in a brighter future.
Digital leadership: The skills and talent needed to drive the next generation of digital transformation in government
Siobhan Farlow, Digital Consultant in our Government Practice, discusses why there is an increasing need for digital leadership in government and what makes a successful digital leader
Case study: NHS test and trace
Jes Ladva, Head of our Government Practice, discusses his recent set of appointments for the NHS test and trace programme
The rise of technology leadership in government
Siobhan Farlow, Consultant in our Government Practice, discusses the role of the technology leader - why it is important and what makes a successful tech leader
The top 5 digital talent trends across government
Siobhan Farlow, consultant in the Government Practice at Odgers Interim, discusses the top 5 talent demands she’s seeing across the government digital, data and technology (DDaT) space
Case study: Interim Chief Operating Officer at FCO Services
Jes Ladva, Head of our Government Practice, catches up with Interim Manager Douglas Umbers and FCO Services Chief Executive Danny Payne to find out how a new organisation design was implemented during a period of strategic opportunity