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In the Chair

In the Chair

Written by: The Governance Forum Institute of Public Administration
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 In the Chair, the Governance Forum podcast, is hosted by Tom Ward. Tom chats with highly experienced and profile senior office holders in public bodies and public benefit entities (e.g. as Chair, Chief Executive) to explore their experiences, insights and lessons learned but equally to reflect on the human side of occupying a senior position and the pressures, stresses and perhaps joy that can arise. www.governance.ieThe Governance Forum, Institute of Public Administration 2023 Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Interview with Jim Breslin, former Secretary General of Three Government Departments

    Interview with Jim Breslin, former Secretary General of Three Government Departments
    Nov 28 2024
    Tom Ward speaks with Jim Breslin, who led three different Government Departments as Secretary General between 2011-2023, and had a 30 year career in the civil service and health service.
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    51 mins
  • Interview with Catherine Day, former Secretary General of the European Commission and experienced non-executive Chairperson and Board Member

    Interview with Catherine Day, former Secretary General of the European Commission and experienced non-executive Chairperson and Board Member
    Jul 10 2024
    Tom Ward speaks with Catherine Day, one of Ireland’s most distinguished civil servants, a former Secretary General of the European Commission, and an experienced non-executive Chair and Director (incl. UCC Governing Body and Chester Beatty Library Board), about her career journey in Europe and her Chair/Board experiences and reflections in Ireland.
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    39 mins
  • Interview with Paul Reid, former Chief Executive of the HSE

    Interview with Paul Reid, former Chief Executive of the HSE
    Sep 19 2023
    Tom Ward speaks with Paul Reid, former Chief Executive of the HSE about his time leading the organisation, especially during the pandemic and the cyber attack in 2021, from a professional and personal perspective.
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    35 mins
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