Why Integrity Is The Foundation Of Good Leadership with Rob Neil OBE

Anything that's worth it takes time. "My children now as you say, young adults, they've had more than enough of that, with me telling to them, just be patient. For all the progress that we make, the younger generation, whether it be millennials or anything else, they want stuff today." - Rob Neil OBE (Want to read a full written for reading transcript version of this episode? Download it here.) Who is Rob Neil? Rob was born and raised in the London Borough of Brent and began his career in 1983 at Willesden County Court for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). During his time there, he advanced to Deputy Court Manager before joining the South Eastern I.T. Team. In 1998, he acquired his dream job with MoJ's Corporate HR as a Development Trainer. During his two years of study at the Civil Service College, he earned a Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) and is now a member of CIPD. In 2001, Rob was one of the first people to join the Ministry of Justice's BAME Staff network, referred to as P.R.O.U.D. He then went on to become the first elected Chair of the CSREN (now known as the Civil Service Race Forum) that same year. The Civil Service Race Forum was established then. Rob Neil's legacy in civil service Rob developed his career in the civil service at the MoJ in HR and became a founding member of the Employee Engagement Team. He was in charge of creating the Engagement Champions Network in the year 2008. He was also responsible for the growth of the Employee Engagement Champions across the MoJ, eventually reaching 1000 people in Courts, Tribunals and Legal Aid Agency. He's worked with other Government departments to help them set up their own EECs, including HMRC, DWP, and MoD. In the summer of2015, Rob was responsible for steering the Diversity & Inclusion Department at the Ministry of Justice. He was instrumental in achieving essential goals, such as the implementation of the Civil Service Talent Action Plan [T.A.P.] and re-negotiating arrangements with all of the Department's Diversity Staff Networks. In April of2016 Rob was noted as one of the 50 influential figures of BAME (Black Asian Minority Ethnic) background in the public sector, as part of the 'New View 50' You can see the list here. About Krystal Alliance The Krystal Alliance team consists of incredibly talented and devoted members who strive to collaborate with committed entities that desire to promote equity in the workplace, encourage and motivate others. The individuals of Krystal Alliance are all specialists in their field, whether devising plans to foster transformation in culture, running interactive sessions to promote inclusive leadership, or imagining ways to build a stronger sense of community. So how did Rob come to get involved with creating this powerhouse team? You'll need to listen to find out! What are you waiting for? Click play, and immerse yourself in another fascinating conversation with another wonderful guest on the Everyday Leadership podcast. Key leadership learning moments (timestamps) 0:00 - Intro 03:55 - The importance of offering our best 08:47 - Career in policing 16:44 - The power of working alongside others 21:28 - What's good for one... 25:53 - Letting go of the civil service 33:11 - What is 'cultural intelligence'? 37:32 - Linking with people who want to be more inclusive 42:33 - Becoming a granddad 46:55 - Rob's Definition of Leadership Rob's links: LinkedIn Krystal Alliance Follow the podcast If you've just stumbled across this podcast episode by chance, please do click here to follow it so you never miss a future episode. If you want to learn more about this podcast, and myself, Sope Agbelusi, you can do so using any of the below links. Connect with Me Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Email: [email protected] I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me an email at https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]