In this episode of Overdrive, host David Brown speaks with Ken Dobinson — a 95-year-old former transport leader with a career spanning government, consultancy, and groundbreaking urban planning.
With a sharp mind and an unwavering commitment to public value, Ken unpacks why our cities still miss the mark in serving communities, and how infrastructure decisions must go beyond spreadsheets and silos to truly reflect how people live, move and connect.
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In this episode of Overdrive, host David Brown speaks with Ken Dobinson — a 95-year-old former transport leader with a career spanning government, consultancy, and groundbreaking urban planning.
With a sharp mind and an unwavering commitment to public value, Ken unpacks why our cities still miss the mark in serving communities, and how infrastructure decisions must go beyond spreadsheets and silos to truly reflect how people live, move and connect.
Time to Lead on Work-from-Home Policies, Not Follow
Overdrive
18 minutes 15 seconds
8 months ago
Time to Lead on Work-from-Home Policies, Not Follow
Is the recent strident opposition to working from home driven by real performance data — or by outdated management egos?
As some organisations begin to reverse their confrontational stance on remote work, the question remains: should we sit back and see what happens, or step up and lead by prioritising staff well-being and evidence-based policy?
In this second interview, Professor David Hensher calls for a broader, more balanced approach to evaluating staff performance — one that focuses on outcomes, not just outputs.
📽️ Catch up on the first interview, recorded a few months ago, which explores the foundational research behind work-from-home strategies:
https://soundcloud.com/drivenmedia/the-impact-of-hybrid-work-on-transport-and-urban-planning-insights-from-professor-david-hensher
Overdrive
In this episode of Overdrive, host David Brown speaks with Ken Dobinson — a 95-year-old former transport leader with a career spanning government, consultancy, and groundbreaking urban planning.
With a sharp mind and an unwavering commitment to public value, Ken unpacks why our cities still miss the mark in serving communities, and how infrastructure decisions must go beyond spreadsheets and silos to truly reflect how people live, move and connect.