Rob Oxley, The Road To Platinum

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In this episode of Leadership Bites, Rob Oxley , Head of HR, UK for John Sisk and Son Ltd, talks with Guy Bloom about the journey of achieving and maintaining the Platinum Investors in People (IIP) certification. Rob shares insights into the importance of external validation, the role of reflection in continuous improvement, and the engagement of senior leadership in the process. He emphasises that the motivation behind pursuing IIP is not merely to obtain a badge, but to genuinely enhance the organisation's 'people and culture' strategy. The conversation also touches on the significance of leadership development and the interconnectedness of various initiatives within the organisation. Takeaways The journey to IIP Platinum status is an ongoing journey. External validation is a huge enabler for organisational culture. Reflection on past successes and failures is key to continuous improvement. Engaging senior leadership is essential for the success of IIP initiatives. Platinum status indicates exceptional performance across multiple indicators. Maintaining IIP status requires continuous improvement and adaptation.