Commendation Book - April 2018

Dear All,

So far this year I have been visiting Resources staff to distribute their
Director’s Commendations in recognition of how they have been doing
great work, putting customers first and demonstrating the core values of
the Council – Fairness, Respect, Equality and Excellence. Teams and
individuals were nominated by colleagues and the nominations considered
by the Resources Department Management Team.

It has been a delight for me to see so many people considered to be doing
a great job by those with whom they work and I have really enjoyed the
opportunity to see them in person and say thank-you for what they have
been doing. I decided that it would be great if I could share these
achievements with the entire directorate so I created this keep-sake e-
commendation book.

The 4-monthly new (and not so new) starters’ lunch is another initiative
going on in Resources and for good measure the book contains a photo of
this too. These have been really good sessions and given staff an
opportunity to give me feedback on working for Brent. The most commonly
cited positive trait about working here has been how friendly and helpful
people find colleagues which is another example of living our values!

Do remember that the Pride of Brent nominations can be made all year
round so if you feel there are some exceptional people in the department
who deserve to be recognised for the great job they’re doing, please check
out the process on the intranet and put them forward so they have the
chance of featuring in our next commendation book.

Althea

Strategic Director Resources

ARUCHUNA PATHMANATHAN was awarded a Director’s Commendation for
his long service, persistent hard work and dedication to his role; making
him an invaluable member of his team and Brent Council.

BEVERLEY MCLEAN was awarded a Director’s Commendation for her
persistent hard work and dedication to her role; making her an invaluable

member of her team and Brent Council.

JONATHAN TREHERNE was awarded a Director’s Commendation for
continuously providing sound professional advice and always going the

extra mile to ensure all colleagues are supported.

DIANNE HENRY was awarded a Director’s Commendation for going the
extra mile and being the ‘Voice of Brent’. Her voice enables the Council to
maintain consistent and clear messages to our residents and stakeholders.

FOLAKE OLUFEKO was awarded a Director’s Commendation for providing
congenial support. She has been an exemplary addition to her team.

The FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TEAM was awarded a Director’s
Commendation for resolving issues quickly, keeping the building users up-to-

date and remaining ever present.

The CLIENT FM TEAM was awarded a Director’s Commendation for keeping
the Civic Centre safe and operational; making it an even better place to work.

RUSSELL BURNABY was awarded a Director’s Commendation for being an
inspiration to his team. His delivery on large scale projects and dedication to

his role makes him invaluable to Brent Council.

WILMA GORDON was awarded a Director’s Commendation for being a great
‘Front line’ ambassador for Brent and going the extra mile for our
customers.

NADINE GITTENS was awarded a Director’s Commendation for being a
great inspiration to all of her team members, in particular for her work on

shaping the Triage Team.

RAJ SONI-ALAGH was awarded a Director’s Commendation for putting
together the Brent Well Fair events. Her positive and enthusiastic stance on

Brent is contagious and great for staff and residents alike.

The HOUSING BENEFITS ONLINES TEAM was awarded a Director’s
Commendation for their hard work, dedication and for embodying the Brent

Customer Promise within their roles. Their achievements have not gone
unnoticed.

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GLEAN BROOKS was awarded a Director’s Commendation for always
exemplifying Brent’s Customer Promise when dealing with customers.

SURI KATHAN-HALL was awarded a Director’s Commendation for going the
extra mile to support colleagues with the wealth of knowledge and
expertise she possess in her area.

VIVIEN DIBOE was awarded a Director’s Commendation for exemplifying
Brent’s Customer Promise when dealing with customers and staff and for

always going the extra mile.

The BENEFITS – REAL TIME INFORMATION TEAM were awarded a Director’s
Commendation for being a hard-working, dedicated, exemplary team and in

particular their work on the collection of an £8 million Housing Benefit
overspend.

GRANT CICCONE was awarded a Director’s Commendation for the
invaluable professional advice and support he continuously provides to his

colleagues.

SAILESH KARIA was awarded a Director’s Commendation for being a great
inspiration to his colleagues and team. He has been exemplary on the NAIL

and PRS projects and has made a huge impact in his short time here at
Brent.

WARREN SHACKLETON has now left Brent but he was awarded a Director’s
Commendation for all his hard work, in particular leading and motivating
the Financial Litigation Team.

One of the photos taken at the new (and not so new) starters’ lunch which
took place in February.

Finally, it's BEVERLEY MCLEAN again!
Beverley was also presented with a Long Service awarded - she has been

working for Brent Council for 25 years.
She is an asset to her team and Brent so please join me in wishing Beverley

a huge Congratulations!!!