Transforming Communities through Leadership with Shokat Lal of Sandwell Council

In this insightful episode, Shokat dives into his experience of engaging Pakistani, Indian and Afro-Caribbean communities to help them navigate the implementation of poll tax. His innovative approach turned a challenging situation into a successful initiative, and he shares the lessons learned along the way.

He emphasises the importance of coaching and mentoring when transitioning into senior leadership roles. Reflecting on his own journey, he reveals how valuable this support would have been when he first stepped up into leadership.