Posted on: 14/10/2026

Podcasts

Rebecca Davis, Chief Executive of West Midlands Employers, is joined by Ian Benson, Director of Local Government Reorganisation for Worcestershire. Together, they explore the opportunities and challenges of local government reorganisation, the importance of maintaining momentum through uncertainty and why transformation must go beyond structural change to improve public services. Ian shares his perspectives on creating organisational culture and values, engaging staff throughout change and ensuring local identity and community needs remain central to future arrangements. They also discuss the role of coaching, reflection and professional networks in developing effective strategic leaders and building a resilient, adaptable public sector workforce.