Headlines

Question 1

Orchestrating organisational outcomes

Answer 1

1) Lateral thinking (merger, strategic narratives)
2) Going beyond the obvious (capability reviews)
3) Innovation and initiative (LinkedIN)

Question 2

Interpersonal savvy

Answer 2

1) Small p politics (merger)
2) Engagement and motivation (correspondence)
3) Deep relationships and connecting (Coaching network, APS)
4) Managing a large team (Coordination)

Question 3

Learning and resilience

Answer 3

1) Post MBA
2) Flexible, strategic, connector
3) Personal approach
4) Sharing my learning (contingency planning, coaching, working hours piece)
5) Lifelong learning (MBA, internship, mat leave (x2), digital side projects, volunteering)

Question 4

Aspiration and engagement

Answer 4

Lessons learned

1) Capability reviews
2) APS
3) Merger/GMT

Question 5

Excited by

Answer 5

1) digital by default
2) behavioural insights
3) innovation in public policy
4) open policymaking
5) engagement and change comms
6) organisational and leadership development

Question 6

Room for development

Answer 6

1) operational delivery
2) complexity and challenge
3) Ministerial interaction
4) [disclosure]
5) [change]

Question 7

My strengths

Answer 7

1) Creative problem-solving, strategic thinking
2) Flexibility
3) Collaboration/relationships
4) Communication (visual, presentations, storytelling)
5) People, project and change management
6) Digital fluency
7) Taking responsibility
8) Disclosure

Question 8

The pitch

Answer 8

1) skillset
2) attitude
3) commitment to CSR
4) ambition

Question 9

About me

Answer 9

1) new leadership
2) switch up a gear
3) blessed
4) building on strengths and filling in gaps

Question 10

5-10 years

Answer 10

1) DD 5 years, D 8 years, DG 12-15 years. Potentially even PS - want to redress the gender balance.
2) Leadership - role-modelling, creativity, strategy, connecting, engaging.