Introducing Alicia McKay
Alicia McKay is New Zealand’s leading voice in strategy, change and leadership.
Former strategy consultant and facilitator, she has worked with New Zealand and Australia’s most senior leaders in government, business and community as a coach, trainer and mentor.
She’s watched people go around in circles, burn themselves out, and waste their time on bullsh*t for years - and she’s done all that too. But not anymore.
Former foster kid, teen parent and all around shit-magnet, Alicia is passionate about supporting others to create meaningful change.
Originally out of the public sector, Alicia has worked with local, regional, state and central government across New Zealand and Australia and has partnered with leaders in transport, infrastructure and engineering, banking, finance, professional services, education, health and social services.
Alicia reaches global audiences online, has a dedicated LinkedIn following and co-hosts popular What’s On Your Mind podcast with Digby Scott.
She is the author of two books, From Strategy to Action: A Guide to Getting Sh*t Done in the Public Sector with her next book due for publication in May 2021.
You can connect with Alicia on LinkedIn or contact her via email.
In today’s episode you’ll learn about:
The two big reasons why we find strategy so hard
Some major legislative reform that might have escaped your attention in the craziness of 2020
Why most training and professional development is doomed to fail (and what you can do to ensure your investment is worth its while)
How senior leaders can work less and achieve more, through the arena-driven story model.
Resources mentioned on the show
Alicia’s Website where you can signup to her must-read Wednesday Wisdom emails
Information about the Public Sector Act 2020 and what these reforms mean
Alicia’s book From Strategy to Action - fantastic present for anybody working in the public or community sectors.
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