GORDON LIGHTFOOT | Culture
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
Lauren McDonald has made a splash in front of key senior managers today. The policy advisor at the Ministry of Education clearly has her eyes on the prize, being the first one to turn up to the optional lunch time waiata practice.
The 33 year old wants to make the big step up into “people management”, but has always known that there’s certain things that can definitely help her get there. Today was the day she took an important step forward in her career.
“So much fun and so uplifting to be part of such a beautiful group, making beautiful music together. The deep meaning behind these waiata makes it so worthwhile,” she told reporters, refusing to admit she was only there to be seen by key managers.
McDonald would not be drawn on what the waiata were about, or how they were deeply meaningful.
“It’s just so good to see the Ministry working so hard to meet their obligations. Lots more to do of course, it’s a journey we’re all on together.”
Ms. McDonald had already managed to turn heads late last year, securing her very own rainbow lanyard, despite not being part of the LGBT community. This was obviously no easy obstacle to overcome.
“I’m an ally to the community, and this lanyard acts like a beacon to those living in a hostile world, to let them know that they’re safe around me,” she recited sincerely with her head tilted at least 45 degrees.
But with Lauren’s general manager Juanita Sorensen saying she won’t make it to the next waiata practice, Lauren has mysteriously said she also won’t be able to make it.
“Oh is Juanita not going next time? All good, I think I might have a lunchtime hui I need to go to anyway.”
More to come.
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