Joan Munro leads IDeA’s work on supporting authorities in addressing their workforce challenges, particularly the people aspects of transformation, cultural change and productivity. Working with Local Government Employers, and other key stakeholders, she supports the implementation and development of the Local Government Workforce Strategy.

Joan has many years’ experience in local government, in five different service areas: education, housing, social services, community development and corporate services. She has also worked in the Health Service and the voluntary sector. Her career includes working in organisational development, skills development, communications, public participation, health education, community media co-ordination, housing, community work, youth work and social work.