Reimagining Government

How do you have difficult conversations?

Reimagining Government

Show Notes

This episode mentions difficult subject matter including suicide or suicidal thoughts.

Anyone working in government or public services knows that sometimes we must be vulnerable and have difficult conversations.

It can be daunting, but if we ignore challenges, things only get worse. Join us as we explore different ways of approaching these conversations courageously and hear examples of when they can help make a real difference to the people we serve. Read the blog here.

Featured in this episode:

Adrian Brown (Host) - Executive Director, Centre for Public Impact Karen Lawson (Host) - Interim Co-Director for Europe, Centre for Public Impact Harriet Hunter (Host) - Interim Co-Director for Europe, Centre for Public Impact Gamal “G” Turawa - Founder and Managing Director, Purple Frog Connections Martin Begley and Lara Colraine - Inverclyde Early Help in Custody Service

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