One of my great inspirations is the story of Rosa Parks, the African American woman arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in 1955, which was the law at the time. She could have taken the easy way out but stood firm, and so looked out for those around her. As the RIBA's new CEO, I want us to be values-driven - to be more Rosa. The next few years will be the most exciting in our history. Preparing for that hasn't been easy, but we are now in good shape. We have a streamlined structure, have appointed a full executive team and bedded in a new constitution - appointing new committees to simplify decision-making. We have established more efficient ways of working, such as our new Contact Centre for members. Several projects to improve our working life and culture are under way.
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