Posted on: 03/03/2026

Podcasts

In this episode of the Public Sector iHeartYou Podcast, Matthew Hotten from West Midlands Employers is joined by colleagues from Worcester City Council, winners of the 2025 Tri-Sector Challenge. They reflect on their experience of taking part in a high, intensity leadership simulation designed to replicate the pressures of senior decision making in local government. The discussion explores strategic thinking, cross, service collaboration, and the organisational benefits of shared learning. For councils considering entering future Challenges, this episode provides insight into how experiential development can strengthen leadership capability and morale.

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