Michael Dunlop

The Center for Creative Leadership @CCLdotORG looked at data from 48,000 leaders globally to identify the top challenges identified by leaders at different levels. They found that leaders reported the same issues consistently, regardless of sector, industry or country. The top challenge at each level was: 1) Frontline managers: feeling overwhelmed with inefficiencies & frustrated with others 2) Mid-level managers: my own personal limitations and feelings of inadequacy - as well as the doubts of my peers or supervisors 3) Senior leaders: building my credibility & enhancing my visibility as an organisational leader 4) Executives: leading the organisation in adapting to ever-changing circumstances ccl.org/articles/leadi…

Joint statement from Chief Nursing Officer Maria McIlgorm and Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Michael McBride. Full statement ➡️ health-ni.gov.uk/news/joint-sta…

In our #HSC system we welcome and value all our colleagues irrespective of culture, ethnicity or background. #thankyou for all you do every day #WeSupportYou

Yes Daniel Wiffin! Masterful. Gold for Ireland🥇 Those last 100 metres were mind blowing!! World class. Olympic record. I met Daniel’s parents Rachel & Jonathan & brother Nathan at the weekend so know this is a dream come through for the whole family. You’ve made us so proud!

@deirdreheenan Daniel´s dad, "absolutely Co. Armagh!" :-)) x.com/RTEsport/statu…

Congratulations to Daniel Wiffen for his historic achievement in winning the gold medal in the 800m freestyle in an @Olympics record. A wonderful achievement of which he can be so proud

Sam isn’t in Armagh yet… but his first stop in the county will be at Craigavon hospital. Nice touch @Armagh_GAA

The 3 day countdown is on! Applications for On-Call Firefighters close on Monday! If you could answer your pager & be on station to meet your crew within 5 mins, this could be the career for you! Visit nifrs.org for more info. Apply by 12 noon on Monday 3 June.

Learning & change are deeply connected. Successful change requires continuous learning within an organisation or system, yet we often don't think enough about the fundamental nature of learning within our change processes. So here are seven "guiding principles for accelerated learning" from @CenterForAL: 1) Learning involves the whole body & mind: it's not not all “head” learning (conscious, rational) but involves emotions, senses & receptors. 2) Learning is creation, not consumption: It's something a learner creates, not something a learner absorbs. 3) Collaboration aids learning: a genuine learning community is always better for learning than a collection of isolated individuals. 4) Learning takes place on many levels simultaneously: the brain is not a sequential, but a parallel processor and thrives when it is challenged to do many things at once. 5) Learning comes from doing the work itself (with feedback): the real & the concrete are far better teachers than the hypothetical & the abstract. 6) Positive emotions greatly improve learning: learning that is joyful, relaxed & engaging is much better than that which is stressful, painful & dreary 7) The Image brain absorbs information instantly and automatically: learners can learn faster & recall better from visual images & summary graphics than from written or verbal information. alcenter.com/guiding-princi…. Thank you @AllysonApsey & @gcouros for introducing me to these principles.

On my way to Dublin to deliver a keynote at #FMNconf2024 tomorrow. My topic is what organisations that succeed at large-scale change do differently to others. One key factor is keeping constancy of purpose for the long haul: -allowing time for the changes to work through & deliver the outcomes - avoiding "leadership tinkering" when the results don't come quickly - having leaders who stay interested & don't flit to other projects when priorities change or energy wanes See: england.nhs.uk/publication/le…

Wonderful morning to welcome 12 public service leaders on CEF's latest Transformative Leader programme. They will undertake a personal & professional growth journey, building on their skills, techniques and principles for leading public services in these uncertain times.

We’re recruiting for Permanent Secretary roles in the NI Civil Service. If you want to make a positive contribution to the organisation, this place and its people, this is your invitation to be part of real change. Find out more and apply here: irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacancies…

Are you the next NI Civil Service Permanent Secretary? Come join our senior leadership team and provide leadership, direction and support at the highest levels in government. Please Share

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Board has announced the appointment of Mr Aidan Jennings as the new Chief Fire & Rescue Officer for NIFRS. nifrs.org/new-chief-fire…

We are delighted to welcome back renowned governance expert Brian Whalley to deliver CEF's Public Accountability & Governance series this week. Thanks to @dptfinance and @NIAuditOffice for their input and contributions, and to NIAO for hosting us in their wonderful HQ!

We can start culture change at any level in an organisation. However, when senior leaders show the way, and role model positive behaviour, more change is likely to happen, more quickly. The Arbinger Institute has just released a new (free) guide: "The leadership gold standard: A blueprint to culture transformation from the top down". It contains some super tools that anyone can use, not just senior leaders: lnkd.in/eTjt_v4J Via @SmartBrief

A well received opening address by Peter May at #NICON23, open, frank and challenging. Described the current situation as unacceptable for patients and unsustainable for staff. @healthdpt @HSC_NI

Realising the opportunities with AI & automation in the public sector: thanks to @EYnews for hosting today’s event. Insightful contributions from the EY team, Microsoft & @HeadNICS @WestDan_ @Ed_Authority CEO Sara Long. Key takeaways: focus on skills, data & citizen outcomes.

We're increasingly understanding the critical role that informal networks play in organisations. Networks not only enable performance & accelerate change. They're also key drivers of employee retention. Organisational network analysis suggests people are significantly more likely to leave an organisation because they lack an informal network than because of lack of "employee engagement": innovisor.com/2023/06/21/inf… Via @JeppeHansgaard @InnovisorInc

Thanks to everyone who had the courage to share their experiences with them. You can have your say. Take part in the consultation on the Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls⬇️ consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/teo/consultati… #EVAWGNI