Hayley Lever: Lessons in Systems Leadership

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Hayley Lever: Lessons in Systems Leadership

sportH.E

1 hour 12 minutes 39 seconds

11 months ago

Hayley Lever: Lessons in Systems Leadership

Today's episode features our first leader from outside H.E. Hayley Lever is the CEO of Greater Manchester Moving, the organisation responsible for changing lives through movement, physical activity and sport across Manchester.

I've been fortunate to spend some time with Hayley over the last few years and have found the work that she is leading to be pioneering and inspirational.

Our conversation explores the concept of systems thinking and systems leadership in the context of promoting physical activity and tackling inequalities. We discuss the origins of the GM Moving movement and its approach to addressing inactivity and inequalities and highlight the importance of understanding the multiple influences on physical activity and the need for a whole-system approach. We discuss the challenges of adopting a systems approach, including the tension between traditional measurement and evaluation systems and the need for more flexible and emergent approaches.

Hayley discusses the tipping point in the adoption of a whole systems approach to addressing inactivity and inequalities in Greater Manchester. She emphasizes the importance of clarity of purpose, the critical role of relationships, and the need for a both/and mindset. Hayley also highlights the value of creating space and time for learning and reflection, and the power of embracing difficult moments as opportunities for change. She recommends the book 'Dare to Lead' by Brené Brown and encourages aspiring sport professionals to trust themselves, keep an open mind, and find their sweet spot in the intersection of what they love, what they're good at, what they can be paid for, and what the world needs.

Throughout our conversation, Hayley references a number of resources and you can find links to them below:

Hayleys Blog - Blog Contents: Leadership, Learning and Life. – Hayley Lever (wordpress.com)

Hayleys Ted Talk - https://hayleyleverblog.wordpress.com/2019/07/20/the-power-of-active-soles-to-change-the-world/

Dr William Bird Video - Dr. William Bird MBE, Intelligent Health - YouTube

GM Moving - https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/