Developing Practice - University of Liverpool

In this podcast we discuss how authenticity can radically change the culture of an organisation.Guest David Hadley CEO of NMC HealthcareDavid 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 myself and guest host Alison Fernandes we chat with Chiedza Ikpeh about black history month and the importance of creating space for dialogue on the subject. Guest Chiedza Ikpeh Chiedza is a Consultant, Speaker, and Co-Founder of the RARA Education Project CIC; her expertise as an EDI consultant, PhD researcher in Education Studies, and Multi-Academy Trust Trustee Director prioritises the advancement of race equity across the education landscape and beyond. Chiedza’s academic background includes a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Human Resource Management, and a PGCE in Secondary Education. Her current PhD research examines the barriers and enablers impacting the career progression of Black women teachers across the UK, with aims of identifying intersectional actions and interventions towards widening the participation of Black women across the secondary education space. Guest Host: Alison Fernandes is the Events Coordinator for the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff Network and a Learning & Teaching Support Officer in the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures. 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 making an impact special for 2024 we chat with Cat and Alison about how to get your research the audience it deserves. Guests Alison is Media Relations Manager for the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. She has 16 years' PR experience. She joined the University of Liverpool in March 2023 and before that worked in a range of organisations across Merseyside, including Tate Liverpool. With an in-house and agency background, she has worked in a variety of sectors including arts & culture, local authority, retail and charity. Cat is Media Relations Manager for the Humanities and Social Sciences. Cat gained her PhD in the Department of Communication and Media from the University of Liverpool in 2019 and has more than a decade of experience of working in media relations across a range of sectors including politics, policing and higher education. Guest Host Sarah Boardman (she/her) is a PGR Development Network Co-Lead at University of Liverpool and a 2nd year PhD student in Infection Neuroscience. 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 making an impact special for 2024 myself and guest host Sarah Ellis the PGR Development Network Deputy Co-Lead chat with Alice about the challenges of reproducibility in research and how to enhance the impact of research by promoting open research practices. Guest Dr Alice Howarth (she/her) completed her PhD in cellular and molecular physiology in 2016 before working in several post-doc posts at the University of Liverpool. Now she works with the UK Reproducibility Network at the University of Liverpool to improve research culture and open and transparent research practices. Guest Host Sarah Ellis (she/her) is a PGR Development Network Deputy Co-Lead at University of Liverpool and the recipient of Newton Bequest Graduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship in Hispanic and Latin American Studies. Her current thesis working title is ‘Lexical Metamorphism of the Picaresque: Mapping Crisis, Criminality and the Castilian Question through its Evolving Identity’. 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 Recommended Reading: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/library/research-data-management/essentials/data-protection-and-reproducibility/ https://www.ukrn.org/open-research-programme/ https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/open-research/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-016-0021

In this podcast we chat with Steve Dunkley, about his experience of developing his own atomic habits for better wellbeing. Guest background Had a love of understanding human behaviours since my university days (Studied Psychology at Manchester University 1983-86). Became interested in Sigmund Freud and over the years have retained an interest in Psychoanalysis (despite the fact that I don’t understand all of it – see Jacques Lacan!). My early working career as an ergonomist in the steel industry in the 1990’s introduced me to health and safety and I was perhaps naively always bemused by the number of serious injuries and fatalities that occurred at work – “how could this happen?”. At that time I became involved in a behavioural safety programme so that introduced me to a number of behaviour theories. I have also had an ongoing interest in the self-help/improvement world. As a teen I read “Awaken the giant within” by Tony Robbins but was guilty of not putting theory into practice! My interest was renewed boxing day 2022 when, after a heavy day of indulging and feeling generally chubby and unfit I started looking to the world of self-improvement again to get out of the rut I felt I was in. Searching through YouTube, Atomic habits was the first book summary I came across. My safety career spanned about 10 years in heavy industry and I joined the University as an assistant safety adviser in 2003, moving into the role of University Safety Adviser in 2012. 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 Recommended Reading: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change - https://amzn.eu/d/giHYg14 Tiny habits, BJ Fogg - https://tinyhabits.com/ High performance by Jake Humphreys/Damian Hughes - https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/ Atomic Habits, James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits The 5am Club, Robin Sharma - https://amzn.eu/d/1PNORhM Be your Future Self Now, Benjamin Hardy - https://amzn.eu/d/03zihuk How to Fail Podcast, Elizabeth Day - https://www.elizabethday.org/how-to-fail-book

In this special podcast episode recorded live at the University of Liverpool's first ever Change Symposium, we chat with Dominic Ventre, Emma Carter-Brown and Jennifer Davies about the key elements to creating sustainable change. Dominic Ventre is an experienced professional with over 20 years of dedicated service in Higher Education. His expertise lies in enhancing the student experience and providing support across various professional services and academic departments. Dominic has successfully contributed to projects like the Student Records System and Student Data Systems Programmes, showcasing his ability to navigate complex challenges and large change programmes. Dominic is committed to improving staff and student experiences using digital tools to support student success and making a positive impact on students and staff. Emma Carter-Brown is Head of Education and Student Experience for the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and has been working at UoL for 6 years. Prior to that, she spent 9 years at the University of Manchester, ultimately as Deputy Head of Operations and Head of Admissions of a school. She switched to a career in HE management mid-career, starting as an administrative assistant at the University of Salford, after almost a decade of Customer Service leadership in the private sector. She is particularly passionate about student welfare and support, and her guilty pleasure is regulatory compliance. 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. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ References: Rogers, E.M. (2003) Diffusion of innovations / Everett M. Rogers. 5th ed. New York: Free Press. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1uc7yZH6eU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCRNZe0tNDs&t=45s https://www.amazon.co.uk/7Cs-Consulting-Mick-Cope/dp/0273645110 Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com

In this podcast we chat with Iwan about his new role as Head of Careers and Employability at the University of Liverpool and the vision he has to develop the service over the coming years. As the Director of Careers and Employability, Iwan provides the strategic leadership and vision for an inclusive, impactful and digitally-enabled careers offer at the University of Liverpool. The aim is to develop a fully embedded employability vision that supports all students through their curriculum; to create an exciting and impactful extracurricular offer that engages students, encouraging them to try new things and make positive connections; and to create an open, friendly and accessible space for all students to easily benefit from expert careers support in our sector-leading Career Studio, staffed by our own amazing student Career Coaches. Previous roles include working as an Employability Business Partner (and Careers Adviser!) at The University of Liverpool and Careers Adviser at Liverpool Hope University offering expert advice and guidance to students and graduates. Prior to this, Iwan has 10 years experience working with primary, secondary and post-16 FE children and young people in a range of settings including formal educational environments as well as community-based outreach. 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. The podcast hosts Matt Davis, Organisational Developer and Alex Owen, Academic Developer are based in the Academy. To find out more about the work of The Academy check out: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/the-academy/ Reading List for UoL Staff Music & FX: This podcast uses sounds from https://freesound.org/s/417560/ and music from https://www.purple-planet.com