When Stacey Killon became head of scientific learning and talent management at the UKHSA, her first priority was to help create a new sense of shared purpose within her team.

Her two direct reports had been working without a line manager for the three months before her arrival.

So she was keen to celebrate with them all they had achieved and give them the support they need to flourish in the future.

Using the Line Management Standards

“ The Line Management Standards are embedded in the approach to management we promote across the UKHSA,” said Stacey.

“They provide a valuable framework which I could look to when I took on my team as creating a shared purpose is such a central part.”

Stacey’s team is responsible for supporting scientific professionals within the Agency, which represe

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