Listen "Inside the Culture Strategy Driving One of Housing’s Top Performers With Wayne Gales"
Episode Synopsis
How do you create a culture of trust and openness that drives results withoutcompromising on performance or accountability?In this episode, we’re joined by Wayne Gales, Chief Executive of Weaver ValeHousing Trust, to unpack how a purpose-led approach can transform both internalculture and external impact.Fresh off receiving a G1, V1, C1 rating, Wayne offers a grounded, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to lead a housing organisation with an agile approach that keeps people at the heart of decision-making.With over eight years at the helm of Weaver Vale, Wayne shares how cultivating aculture of transparency, staff empowerment, and a relentless focus on listening have helped build a resilient, values-led organisation that continues to grow and innovate, even during turbulent times.In this episode, we cover:● The leadership principles behind Weaver Vale’s G1, V1, C1 rating.● Why purpose, not process, is the real driver of culture.● Practical ways to retain talent in today’s competitive job market.● How the role of a chief executive has changed in the new world of work.● Why Weaver Vale treats their colleagues the same way as their customers.● The surprising reason the Chief Exec doesn’t have an office.● How to strike the right balance of openness with unions.● One simple strategy for attracting talented people.Wayne offers his refreshingly candid insights into how listening and transparencyhave shaped an award-winning culture. His commitment to purposeful leadershipand community impact makes this an essential episode for anyone leading inhousing today.LEARN MOREWeaver Vale Housing Trust - https://www.wvht.co.uk/Andersen James - https://www.andersenjames.com/CONNECTWayne Gales on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-gales-b6166b51/James Leighton on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-leighton-65023b11/LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1JHMfNs33BK4UTOgaYt3cBApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-hip/id1576686644YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7vH1zt3GSm3_B_-OhDSlRg
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