Shaun is joined in this episode by Tariq Khan, the Chief Digital & Information Officer at Camden Council. Tariq started his career in the private sector working for big multinational organisations. However, in the pandemic, and after a lot of reflection, he decided to take up a role with Camden Council to help implement social change.

Tariq is now responsible for technology on 600 lines of business, from parking solutions to schools to road maintenance. He shares his thoughts on why being a team leader is more like being a head gardener, how to gain trust when collecting data that can help others and the differences in approach between the private and public sectors.

Listening to this episode, you will:

• Gain tips on how you can maintain working towards a goal, despite everyday real world challenges
• Hear observations on the type of talent which is needed in an every expanding and developing public sector workforce
• Discover how reverse mentorship can assist and develop your skills when implemented with all levels of hierarchy
• Learn how he’s working to achieve a citizen-centred approach to all tech solutions can achieve success for all users          

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