Benefits of the Top Talent Programme SOCITM Scotland Regional Meeting 21 st March 2014 Patrick Murray Head of ICT, East Renfrewshire Council

Top Talent Programme What is it? Who is it for? What did it involve? How did it help me? – The ‘change’ the programme can bring A very big thank you to:-

What is it? Need to adopt best practices. – Global leader with focus on leadership development – Agenda for ICT enabled local public services reform – Private/public collaboration to nurture leadership Leadership development programme. – “Do you aspire to be a leader of ICT and change?” Partnership between SOCITM and IBM. – Ran successfully for 1 st time in 2012 – 48 successful graduates so far(2012 & 2013) Equip future ICT transformation leaders. – skills, knowledge and confidence to effect meaningful change in their organization

Who is it for? Public and 3 rd sector organizations. – Local Government, Central Government, Health, Police, & Fire Potential senior leaders. – Limit of 15 participants=competition for places Senior executive sponsorship/support. Transformational projects in next 12 months. Conducted over 6 months. – Graduation day at annual SOCITM conference in London For me, its not over–ONLY JUST STARTING. AND THERE ARE NO FEES!

What did it involve? Kick off with Leadership workshops. 1-1 mentoring with professional IBM coach. Mid-term site visit with guest speakers. Dedicated and private online collaboration community–Knowledge Hub. Directed reading. – “Success Intelligence” by Robert Holden {With such a fast pace of life when can emerging ICT leaders stop, reflect and learn?) Individual presentations and objectives. Final workshop and graduation day.

What did it involve? Leading versus Managing. Inspiring employee commitment. Emotional Intelligence. Leading through influence. Sphere of influence. Insights on leadership. Leading through collaboration. Innovation–think like Disney.

How did it help me? Opportunity to stop, think and reflect. – Barriers, weaknesses, and what holds me back? Enthusiastic, participative, and like minded colleagues sharing similar issues/experiences. Thinking challenged and broadened in a positive way. Make time for vision, mission and strategy. Engaging and invaluable learning experience. Not just leadership skills, but life skills.

How did it help me? Personal achievements. – Satisfaction with work and personal life – Feeling positive, inspired and motivated – Confidence booster – Expanding skills and competencies – Transforming my behavior/actions – Discovering new strengths & positive traits and using to my advantage – Passionate about change

How did it help me? Personal achievements. – Networking opportunities(meeting new people) – Exposure to/appreciation of new learning techniques – Understanding/implementation of leadership skills(direction, vision, guidance, skills, knowledge & confidence) – Further insight/awareness of SOCITM and IBM IBM are not just a “techy” company

How did it help me? The brain is a learning tool… – Childhood patterns that influence behavior – You get to speak when you have the ball! – ‘That is a good question so let me come back to you’ Take control of situation, handle professionally or lose credibility People are so important… – Create strong networks of colleagues – Make use of collaboration tools to share, support and get assistance (And please look at the Top Talent mini site.)

A Very Big Thank You To:- SOCITM Scotland. – Especially Kay Brown IBM. – Especially Steve Cliff Presenters and coaches who gave up their valuable time. – Especially Robin Yourston My Chief Executive and East Renfrewshire Council. My fellow ‘Top Talenters’. – Top Talent = Top People = Top Programme You for listening to me today.

Benefits of the Top Talent Programme – Questions SOCITM Scotland Regional Meeting 21 st March 2014 Patrick Murray Head of ICT, East Renfrewshire Council