Being the new broom

Published: July 11, 2024, 5:10 a.m.

All eyes have been on the new prime minister as he, and his team of ministers, settle into their jobs running the country.

In this episode we consider the management challenge of taking over and starting a new role, maybe changing the direction of an organisation.

Three leaders from the world of business and the charity sector share their experience of coming in as a new broom, reflecting on the mistakes they made and advice they'd offer to the new Prime Minister.

Evan Davis is joined by:\nStuart Hill, UK CEO, DHL \nRachel Roxburgh, former CEO, Dallaglio RugbyWorks \nAlan French, CEO, Thomas Cook

PRODUCTION TEAM:\nProducers: Alex Lewis, Drew Hyndman, Miriam Quayyum and Diane Richardson\nEditor: Matt Willis\nSound: James Beard and Hal Haines\nProduction co-ordinator: Katie Morrison and Rosie Strawbridge