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Our podcast exists to help CEOs, leaders and their teams understand what they need to do differently today to prepare for the world of tomorrow.
During lockdown, Starts At the Top began as a podcast about digital disruption. But we realised that leaders were telling us about something more important and urgent: how traditional ways of leading had changed, forever. We speak to leaders who are carving out new ways of leading, covering topics from emerging tech to inclusion, remote work, mental health and climate change.
Our podcast isn’t about shiny corporate case studies. It’s about the lessons learned and progress made the hard way - and how that can inspire others.
Episode 76 - Said Dajani, Head of Digital at Diabetes UK
Starts at the Top Podcast
51 minutes 49 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 76 - Said Dajani, Head of Digital at Diabetes UK
Digital Transformation, Influence & the Power of "Nosiness"
We chat to Said Dajani, Head of Digital at Diabetes UK
Digital transformation isn't just about tech - it's about knowing when to build specialist teams, when to distribute expertise, and crucially, when your organisation is ready for change. In this episode, Said Dajani shares insights from his 11-year journey as Head of Digital at Diabetes UK, discussing how to navigate organisational change and create innovative solutions in the charity sector.
Said shares practical wisdom about leading digital change in large organisations, including:
How to build and maintain social capital for long-term change
When to centralise or distribute digital expertise
Ways to balance innovation with organisational readiness
Approaches to implementing AI in healthcare services
Methods for creating commercial opportunities while serving charitable objectives
The episode explores Said's experience of evolving from leading a centralised digital team, to fostering digital expertise across the organisation. His insights on timing, relationship building and organisational understanding offer valuable lessons for leaders managing similar transitions.
Zoe and Paul also discuss the news about changes to The Charity Digital Code of Practice.
Notes
Diabetes UK https://www.diabetes.org.uk/ Listening Labhttps://www.listeninglab.co.uk/ Find out more about the upcoming changes to The Charity Digital Code of Practice.
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Editing and production - Syren Studios with Paul Thomas
Music by Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/music
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Starts at the Top Podcast
Our podcast exists to help CEOs, leaders and their teams understand what they need to do differently today to prepare for the world of tomorrow.
During lockdown, Starts At the Top began as a podcast about digital disruption. But we realised that leaders were telling us about something more important and urgent: how traditional ways of leading had changed, forever. We speak to leaders who are carving out new ways of leading, covering topics from emerging tech to inclusion, remote work, mental health and climate change.
Our podcast isn’t about shiny corporate case studies. It’s about the lessons learned and progress made the hard way - and how that can inspire others.
