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E12 - Russell King - Implementing unpopular decisions with minimal political damage
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Discover how policy expert Russell King masterfully implements unpopular decisions with minimal resistance by strategically "preparing the ground" before announcements—a skill that transformed transportation systems across two continents and can revolutionize your approach to organizational change.
Show notes: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/e12-post
Connect with Russell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-king-transport-leader/
Subscribe Russell's Newsletter: https://transportlc.org/subscribe
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Chapters
1. E12 - Russell King - Implementing unpopular decisions with minimal political damage (00:00:00)
2. Russell explains how he became interested in public policy at a young age (00:01:03)
3. Discussion of Russell's experience as an elected official in the UK (00:02:31)
4. Case Study - Nine Elms regeneration zone and Northern Line extension in London (00:03:32)
5. How Russell engaged with private sector partners to fund infrastructure projects (00:05:43)
6. Strategies for identifying and categorizing stakeholders for projects (00:09:52)
7. Russell's transition from the UK to Australia and building a new network (00:14:54)
8. Case Study - Sydney's Metro City and other successful transport projects (00:20:12)
9. The importance of getting foundations right when implementing long-term projects (00:22:19)
10. Managing the implementation dip that occurs after initial enthusiasm fades (00:28:43)
11. Case study of successfully removing free public transport fares in NSW (00:30:31)
12. Learn more from Russell - Transport Leader Newsletter (00:44:08)
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