In this podcast we discuss the experiences of writing and subsequently winning a highly prestigious and competitive Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence with key members of the successful Liverpool Online team who won in 2024. Lisa Day, Lynn Evans and Sue Bolt reflect on the process of applying for the award and the value of collaborative working. Guests:

Lisa Day, Lynn Evans, and Sue Bolt are part of the 15-member Liverpool Online team who recently won the coveted Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence. The award celebrated the project which unites academics, professional staff, and student representatives, behind a shared mission to extend the University of Liverpool’s global impact by delivering transformative educational experiences and outcomes for their worldwide community of online students

The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this podcast we discuss how authenticity can radically change the culture of an organisation.

Guest David Hadley CEO of NMC Healthcare

David Hadley is a prominent figure in the healthcare industry, and serves as the CEO of NMC Healthcare.

Before joining NMC Healthcare, David built a distinguished 30-year career at Mediclinic International, of which 13 years were spent as the CEO of Mediclinic Middle East. David was instrumental in leading the company's growth and expansion into the GCC region. His extensive experience and leadership skills have made him a respected authority within the healthcare sector across the region.

In addition to his role at NMC Healthcare, David also serves as a Non-Executive Director at Magrabi Hospitals Group, further demonstrating his commitment to improving healthcare standards and services.

David completed his undergraduate commerce degree in South Africa, balancing his academic pursuits with professional responsibilities. He went on to earn a Master's in Business Administration with distinction from the University of Liverpool and attended the prestigious Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme in June 2022.

As a dedicated and passionate leader, David Hadley continues to make a significant impact on the healthcare sector and strives to deliver exceptional patient care and services in the region.

The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠

In this podcast we discuss the concept of servant leadership and how it leads to great things in individuals and teams.

Guest Hans Brown – Executive Platform Owner, BNY Mellon and University of Liverpool Alumnus

Hans Brown has worked for BNY Mellon in Europe, APAC and North America. Hans has held several senior roles at BNY Mellon including Chief Information Officer and Head of Technology for Corporate Trust and Depository Receipts: CIO of Corporate Engineering and the Global Head of Strategic Partnership s and Innovation. Hans grew up in Liverpool and is a proud alumnus of the University having studied Civil and Structural Engineering.

The Academy’s Developing Practice Podcast is produced by The Academy, University of Liverpool. The role of the Academy is to promote and enable organisational excellence through the strategic development of the University’s people and practices. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freesound.org/s/417560/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com

Reading List

• Simon Sinek, Start with Why

• Servant Leadership in Action by Ken Blanchard And Renee Broadwell