In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Fiona Dunsire, the Government Actuary and the first woman to head the Government Actuary’s Department since its establishment in 1917. Together, they discuss how leaders can learn and grow together in teams, all while ensuring an organisation maintains its core purpose. With her team at GAD, Fiona unlocks value in her behind-the-scenes work advising the current government on big and long-term financial risk decisions.

In their conversation, they discuss:

-       Adjusting to the public sector and gaining the trust of colleagues, as well as the core differences in measuring success between public and private organisations.

-       Continuing to learn and grow in a leadership position. How do leaders work well together in a team setting to move an organisation forward?

-       Becoming comfortable with change as a leader.

-       The voluntary inclusion of team members in determining future strategy plans and the crucial role of team culture in achieving an organisation’s core purpose.

-       Embracing AI opportunities to streamline workflow and limit risk without eliminating human review.