Tracey Smith

Smith now but was Armour I live with my husband Gary & our two boys Ben & Ryan. All views are my own

[Tracey Smith @TraceySmith170]

Wk18 working on #B329LeadershipChallenge opened my eyes to the local initiatives in my area fighting the climate change crisis Repair cafes promote the idea of reusing & repurposing items instead of buying new this reduces waste in landfills & saves money #oub329 @ChrisbondB329

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Wk17 Storytelling serves as a powerful tool to help reframe ideas & build connections with teams & inspire & influence behaviour Leaders who effectively communicate their vision with storytelling can help followers understand & relate on a deeper level #oub329 @ChrisbondB329

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Wk16 Activist leadership - Normalise productive conflict in your leadership practice & your team Embrace conflict & learn how to navigate it effectively You can create an open & innovative workplace to drive positive change #oub329 @ChrisbondB329

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Week 15 focused on resistance leadership & that resistance is sometimes necessary for leadership as it forces us to reflect critically, make changes, and grow. Accept it, learn from it, and use it as a catalyst for positive change #leadership #resistance #oub329 @ChrisbondB329

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Week 14 I gained an understanding of place based leadership & how communities & local stakeholders are just as important as local government to effect positive change. Working together to build a community that is thriving #CommunityPride #oub329 @ChrisbondB329

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#enviroment #ocean #climatechange
Fundraising for Glasgow University Thailand expedition #glasgowuniversity
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Week 12 working collaboratively does not ensure everyone is happy with outcomes some expectations are so far apart a win/win solution is not possible As a leader this can be difficult playing middle man managing teams priorities & achieving senior goals #oub329 @ChrisbondB329

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Week 11 interesting to learn that dissent and conflict can be constructive if handled correctly. Organisations & people can become stuck in their ways and unwilling to look outside of the box constructive dissent can force positive change #oub329 @ChrisbondB329

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Week 10 relational leadership, building strong relationships within teams is so important as leaders & followers are interdependent to achieving success & a productive workplace, strong relationships also fosters a happy working environment #oub329 @chrisbondb329

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Week 9 has reinforced my belief that working collaboratively builds relationships & trust with teams periods of change can be difficult but by including everyone in the process people embrace the change rather than feeling defensive & obstructive #oub329 @ChrisbondB329

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Week 8 Learning about inclusive leadership & looking beyond the dots made me realise how we can be guilty of having unconscious bias, we are drawn to people with similar backgrounds but we are limiting the possibilities for growth, opportunities and ideas #oub329 @chrisbondb329

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Week 7 #OUB329 this week was insightful looking at the impression others have of me & Kanes 3 steps to change your identity I have given this a lot of thought as it is difficult changing how people see you especially if promoted to a leadership role over your peers @ChrisbondB329

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I chose this image as my topic is Children Living in #precarious #turbulent homes, the impact on mental health & Government #austerity policy cutting funds to public services is widening the gap for those who cant afford private intervention #oub329 @ChrisbondB329

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Week 5 #oub329 was interesting learning about blog writing & conducting my interview I went into my interview with some set ideas of how my TMA01 blog would flow & the content but after I was finished I have so much more insight & feel really excited to get started @chrisbondB329

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Week 2 #OUB329 learning about precarity was emotional especially the migrants journey in #Exodus and the #foodbank scene in #DanielBlake Learning about these struggles shows the importance for leaders to have understanding for other's situations #B329Leadership @chrisbondB329

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Week 4 #oub329 thinking of different definitions of Culture & meaning different things, I think of my culture as my experience growing up family values & traditions It is important to open your mind to a multicultural approach & understanding in leadership @Chrisbondb329

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Week 3 #oub329 Populism can rise in times of unrest for “the people” the question of who are the people & what interest are being met was interesting also Charismatic leaders & how they can attract an unquestioning following eg Trump & capital building riot @Chrisbondb329

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@chrisbondB329 week 2 #OUB329 learning about precarity was emotional especially the migrants journey in #Exodus and the #foodbank scene in #IDanielBlake Learning about these struggles shows the importance for leaders to have understanding for other’s situations #B329Leadership

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My first week studying #OUB329 has been really interesting especially practice of adaptive leadership during periods of change, learning from past experience and keeping an open mind. This is especially relevant to my current role and the concepts will help me support my staff.