In this episode of WABChats, we speak with White and Black Chairman, Sir John Crabtree, about his leadership role in organising the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
John shares the immense challenges of delivering a major international sporting event, including the significant impact of COVID-19. He explains more about the strategies employed to maintain focus on the overarching vision and overcome the challenges presented by a Global Pandemic. Sir John, a former Lawyer of the Year and Managing Partner at Wragge & Co, also shares insights on the importance of maintaining perspective and a sense of humour in high-pressure environments, particularly within a boardroom setting.
His experience offers valuable lessons in navigating complexity and leading large-scale initiatives.
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