Best Liz Norman Podcasts (2024)

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The search for good savings with Martin Reeves, Mark Smith, and Ebony Hughes from Impower 1:05:00

2h ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Continually looking for savings and efficiencies in the quest to balance the books has become a way of life for local authorities. But striking the balance between achieving savings in the short term without storing up more problems for the future is challenging and can require political and managerial bravery. In this episode of The Local Authorit…

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BONUS: What does the new government mean for the Local Government Pension Scheme? 26:21

2M ago26:21

26:21

BONUS: This episode is from the LGC Investment Series Podcast which brings you exclusive content from our LGPS focused event series. In this episode, deputy editor of Local Government Chronicle Martin George is joined by is Phil Triggs, Tri-Borough Director of Treasury and Pensions at Westminster City Council, and Jo Donnelly, Secretary to the Sche…

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What does the Labour landslide mean for local government? 1:04:43

1M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Last week Labour won the general election and a new government is in place. To discuss what this might mean for local government, including devolution, council funding and planning reform, LGC editor Sarah Calkin is joined by an expert panel: Charlotte Alldritt, founder and former chief executive of the Centre for Progressive Policy and political a…

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The rising costs of home to school transport with Rachael Shimmin, Roger Gough, and Liz Davidson from Qroutes 39:14

3M ago39:14

39:14

Home to school transport has become an increasing pressure on council budgets as a combination of increases in demand from pupils with special educational needs and a lack of supply push up costs. In this episode of The Local Authority, LGC in association with Qroutes, would like to explore how councils can reduce costs whilst ensuring children rec…

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The count is on! Snap analysis of the local election results from the LGC editorial team 20:30

4M ago20:30

20:30

It's 3pm on 03 May, and the local election count is on. In the LGC news room for this special Local Authority episode, LGC deputy editor Martin George is joined by editor Sarah Calkin and reporter Caitlin Webb to talk all things results: what do we know so far, what trends are at play and what local issues have been influencing results? Which are t…

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Local elections special: Colin Rallings on why Tories could lose half the seats they are defending. Also, do people care about mayors? 43:18

5M ago43:18

43:18

The local elections are just around the corner, with everyone in England and Wales able to vote in either council, metro mayor or police and crime commissioner elections, or a combination of the three. With the Conservatives behind in national polling, the increasing importance of independent candidates, and some bellwether mayoral and council cont…

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Community involvement, social media and misinformation, and are residents customers? With Elizabeth Campbell, Tracey Lee, and Adam Lent 45:02

5M ago45:02

45:02

Councils are increasingly recognising the value of involving communities in the design of services meanwhile financial pressures have seen the delivery of services such as libraries outsourced to community groups. And though new technology has provided more ways for councils to engage with their residents and businesses, misinformation through soci…

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The crisis in children’s services with Louise Gittins, Josh MacAlister, and Andy Smith 46:01

6M ago46:01

46:01

Children’s services are frequently cited as the biggest current pressure on council budgets, with costs having spiralled in recent years. But despite huge increases in spending there is concern children are often not getting the care and support they need, with shortages of placements meaning young people can often find themselves placed many miles…

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Fiscal devolution with Jamie Driscoll, Jessica Studdert and Ross Mudie 51:23

10M ago51:23

51:23

The UK is one of the most centralised countries in the world and local authorities enjoy few revenue raising powers when compared with their counterparts in other developed nations. In recent years calls have been growing for local authorities to be given the power to set new taxes or take control of elements of the existing tax base. However, cent…

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Audio - 30 September 2023 Quarterly Report 46:33

10M ago46:33

46:33

By Liz Norman

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Audio – 30 June 2023 Quarterly Report 1:09:13

11M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

By Liz Norman

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Macro Overview: A Cautious Approach is Warranted, But Opportunities Still Prevail 16:35

11M ago16:35

16:35

By Liz Norman

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Macro Overview: Lots of Excitement in Markets, But Price Always Matters 17:30

11M ago17:30

17:30

By Liz Norman

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Borrowing and investment: balancing risk and ambition with Sarah Norman, Tracy Bingham and Rob Whiteman 44:41

11M ago44:41

44:41

Spiralling inflation has pushed up the cost of borrowing while the high-profile failure of some councils that took on large amounts of debt has increased scrutiny of council investments. In this episode of The Local Authority, the podcast from Local Government Chronicle, we want to explore how councils are approaching funding of regeneration in thi…

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#47 | Meet Your Lecturer 4 - Flavia De Luca 1:09:22

12M ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Manas, Saif and John speak with Dr. Flavia De Luca, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at University of Bristol. Her expertise is within the field of structural and earthquake engineering, with a specific focus to Reinforced Concrete frame structures. She is part of the Earthquake and Geotechnical Engineering Research Group. I…

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Mayor or no mayor with Carolyn Wilkins, Anna Smith and Paul Swinney 39:56

1y ago39:56

39:56

For the past decade, the government’s preferred model of devolution has been to combined authorities with directly elected mayors. However, more than five years on from the election of the first metro mayors, there is ongoing resistance from councils to adopting this model. In this episode of The Local Authority, a podcast from Local Government Chr…

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Into the chamber – working in a political environment, with Joanne Roney, Bruce McDonald and Deborah Evans 50:34

1y ago50:34

50:34

Many officers start their careers as specialists in their field, such as finance, law, social care or planning, but the nature of their job changes as they are promoted to roles that see them working closely with elected politicians and facing public scrutiny. In this episode of The Local Authority, a podcast from Local Government Chronicle, we exp…

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1.5 Cayden Jones 54:54

1y ago54:54

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1.4 Liz Calandra Answers Your Questions 52:31

1y ago52:31

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1.3 Dakota Norman, Theatre in Oklahoma & Our 4 Years of College 48:08

1y ago48:08

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By Elizabeth Calandra

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Supporting new councillors and hung councils with William Benson, Cllr Liz Leffman and Cllr Abi Brown 43:11

1y ago43:11

43:11

May’s elections saw more than 80 councils change political control with an increase in the number of councils under no overall control. Often this can mean the councillors involved in forming an administration are doing so for the first time; sometimes they can also be relatively new councillors who are still getting to grips with how the council w…

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1.2 Savannah Harrod, Musical Theatre & TV Show Recommendations 38:09

1y ago38:09

38:09

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1.1 Katherine Wardell, Theatre & Long-Distance Friendship 38:44

1y ago38:44

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Get To Know Your Host 8:18

1y ago8:18

8:18

Liz talks a little bit about her and why she decided to start this podcast!

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Shaping Design Careers, featuring Jason Mesut 41:11

1+ y ago41:11

41:11

Do you want your career to be sustainable and aligned with what truly matters to you? Designing a holistic career that embraces every part of who we are can be a complex and meaningful challenge. This week Leigh and guest Jason Mesut have a captivating discussion about the significance of aligning personal values with work and finding meaning in on…

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Systems Thinking for Designers, featuring Sheryl Cababa & Leigh Allen-Arredondo 43:24

1+ y ago43:24

43:24

In this episode, we chat with Sheryl Cababa, Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial and author of "Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers." She introduces the concept of systems thinking, which is a way to consider the broader implications of design decisions. By examining the entire problem and understanding the interconnections between v…

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Cone Gatherers: 10 Markers 23:46

1+ y ago23:46

23:46

Having a look at past and practice papers, we discuss the possible themes you might be asked about in the exam.

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The Quiet Leader: Strategies for Introverts with Tim Yeo 40:05

1+ y ago40:05

40:05

This episode is about quiet leadership - how you can be an authentic leader even if you don’t have the loudest voice in the room. We’re joined by Tim Yeo, a design leader and speaker who helps introverts have an impact and influence without having to pretend to be extroverts. Tim is the brain behind The Quiet Achiever, where he coaches introverts t…

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Audio – 31 March 2023 Quarterly Report 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

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Audio – 31 March 2023 Quarterly ReportBy Liz Norman

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Macro Overview: ‘Out of Favour’ and Areas of Significant Change Offer Opportunity 18:00

1+ y ago18:00

18:00

Macro Overview: ‘Out of Favour’ and Areas of Significant Change Offer OpportunityBy Liz Norman

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Budgeting in uncertain times with Patrick Melia, Cllr Peter Marland and Joanne Pitt 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

46:59

For the fourth year in a row the government has handed councils a single year finance settlement, albeit with some indication of what to expect for the following year. After more than a decade of funding restraint and in the face of high inflation, the uncertainty of single year budgets adds to councils’ challenges in planning services. In this epi…

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Adding Strategic Value to Tactical Work with Laura Barboza 55:36

1+ y ago55:36

55:36

Are you a UX practitioner who's frustrated with feeling like you lack agency in your work? Or maybe you're someone who wants to take their UX game to the next level by incorporating strategic outcomes into your tactical deliverables? You’re not alone! Listen (or watch) on… This week I’m joined by my long-time friend, colleague, and UX Strategy expe…

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#46 | Meet Your Lecturer 3 - Becky Selwyn 59:36

1+ y ago59:36

59:36

Manas, Saif and Yassin speak with Dr. Becky Selwyn, a senior lecturer in thermodynamics and researcher in engineering education. Alongside her award winning teaching work, she undertakes pedagogic research investigating ways of improving student engagement in their learning. Read more about Becky's University of Bristol 2021 Teaching Award on the B…

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Turning around troubled councils with Joanna Killian, Cllr Graham Chapman, Tony McArdle and Paul Frainer 50:20

1+ y ago50:20

50:20

More councils are struggling than ever before: in the past two years eight councils have been subject to formal government intervention or only narrowly avoided it, compared to five in the 12 years prior to that. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities recently advertised for inspectors and commissioners, suggesting there may be more…

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(Best of) On Recovering and Reinvention: Navigating Career Changes with John Maeda 29:35

1+ y ago29:35

29:35

With so many people facing changes in their work and careers right now, navigating the complex and turbulent waters of layoffs, org changes, and economic adjustments can be incredibly challenging. My guest today is renowned design leader and author John Maeda - who is no stranger to career shifts and changes. In this inspiring episode, John shares …

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Unleashing Your Best Work Through Healthy Conflict and Feedback with Billie Mandel 46:50

1+ y ago46:50

46:50

Do you want to unlock your creative potential and foster innovation? We know that collaboration and communication are vital to producing outstanding work, but what you might not know is that the foundation of that is healthy conflict. Without it, we can't achieve our creative best. On this episode, we welcome Billie Mandel, a seasoned expert in des…

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Delayed discharges and social care with Robin Tuddenham, Sarah McClinton, Miriam Deakin and Sam Raffell 44:10

1+ y ago44:10

44:10

Joining Sarah this month is Robin Tuddenham, chief executive at Calderdale MBC; Sarah McClinton, president of ADASS and director of health & adult services at Greenwich RBC; Miriam Deakin, deputy chief executive, NHS Providers; Sam Raffell, partner at TPXimpact. The issue of delayed discharges and hospital capacity has dominated the headlines of la…

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Do More With Less: The Power of a Strategic Mindset 13:50

1+ y ago13:50

13:50

If you're in UX, you've likely heard the question, "How can we do more with less?" especially during any economic squeeze. Many companies are cutting back on resources and downsizing teams, while still expecting the same results. Some common approaches are to argue the value of UX, or simply say "no" to requests due to lack of resources. But there’…

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Audio – 31 December 2022 Quarterly Report 40:01

1+ y ago40:01

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Audio – 31 December 2022 Quarterly ReportBy Liz Norman

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Making Space For Meaning and Success with Tutti Taygerly 45:03

1+ y ago45:03

45:03

As human beings, it is embedded in us to seek purpose in everything we do. We want to do meaningful work that affects other people or pursue the passion within us. But many people wonder, is it too much to ask for an opportunity to work on something valuable? In today's episode, we are joined by Tutti Taygerly, a Leadership Coach, speaker, and auth…

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Beyond Titles: The Real Meaning of Leadership 9:42

1+ y ago9:42

9:42

Join host Leigh Allen-Arredondo for this UX Cake Pop - short and sweet when you just want a bite of UX Cake! In this UX Cake Pop, I’m sharing my experience with the true meaning of leadership, which is not about having a specific job title or position of authority, but about inspiring and guiding others towards a shared goal. Anyone can be a leader…

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