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LGC Future Leaders Network. Warrington March 2012 Dr Paul Blantern Chief Executive – NCC MD - LGSS. Commissioning Councils. Advocacy Council. £2.6m direct investment into prosperity £10m investment in Silverstone ecosystem Inv- ent – fully funded business rate rebate scheme
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LGC Future Leaders Network Warrington March 2012 Dr Paul Blantern Chief Executive – NCC MD - LGSS
Advocacy Council £2.6m direct investment into prosperity £10m investment in Silverstone ecosystem Inv-ent – fully funded business rate rebate scheme European Investment – team established in Brussels Fit For Market Programme 2011-13 Innovative infrastructure funding Chinese delegations et al.
Leading in local Government Business • Commercialism is not a science..it is a behaviour • Awareness ...drivers, markets, customer behaviours, stakeholders expectations • Gut understanding at all times of where your money is • Decisive and be prepared to take risks otherwise your organization will stagnate • Clear vision/direction.....i.e. A framework to take contextual decisions • Win the war not the battle...leaders must maintain a long term perspective and a short term awareness