Jayne Price on making work work better (CAL137, S8E2)

Jan 28, 2026

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Jayne Price is all about making work work better. She is the Transformation Director and Head of Continuous Improvement at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Jayne discusses her journey to her current role in UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and the strategies she employs to foster human-centered, purpose-led change in the organization. She emphasizes the importance of leadership that is grounded in trust, accountability, and psychological safety, and the role of experimental and agile approaches in driving systemic transformation. Jayne also shares practical examples, including the implementation of Holacracy and continuous improvement initiatives. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes in transforming our traditionally bureaucratic research culture into a more effective and innovative environment. Jayne offers valuable insights for leaders at all levels and showcases the value of empowering teams to do their best work.

00:29 Introduction to the Episode

03:41 Introducing Jayne and her Career Journey

06:52 Understanding Project versus Program Management

07:59 From Change to Transformation

12:14 Implementing Experiments and Measuring Change

14:10 Challenges in the Academic and Research Sector

19:54 Innovative Approaches to Leadership and Management

27:21 Designing Alternative Promotion Routes

29:21 Challenges to Identity and Developing Leaders

35:50 Moving from 'I' to 'We' as a Leader

37:53 The Mindset to Move to 'We'

40:13 Humility, Vulnerability and Authenticity in Leadership