Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day IMLD Celebration
Linguists Collective Conference & Celebration
of International Mother Language Day
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Public sector language services
Mike Orlov, a distinguished figure in public sector language services, is slated to illuminate the LC Conference and IMLD celebration with a presentation titled “Public Sector Language Services.” Representing NRPSI, Mike will deliver a factually grounded overview of the current landscape of spoken language services within key public sector arenas. His discourse will particularly highlight strategies for the more effective allocation of public funds and advocate for increased recognition of professional language service practitioners. The presentation will be anchored on the intricate links and intersections among various organisations operating within the public sector’s language services.
Mike will delve into the nuances differentiating public sector entities in their engagement with language professionals, exploring commonly used and misused definitions in public service interpreting and translating environments. With a focus on the NHS, Ministry of Justice, Police, and other public sector bodies, Mike Orlov’s presentation promises to provide a comprehensive insight into the state of play, shedding light on the diverse approaches and challenges faced in the realm of public sector language services. Attendees can anticipate a thought-provoking exploration of the current landscape and practical considerations essential for enhancing language services within the public sector.
About Orlov
Before joining NRPSI in May 2019, Mike was a partner in a boutique consulting firm, ‘Stepping Stone Global’, between 2011 and 2018, based in Bahrain. Prior to this, Mike spent 35 years publishing magazines at Haymarket, Turret, and Reed Elsevier, working in newspapers and on digital channels in the UK and the GCC, having been a senior manager at The Mail On Sunday, director at Northern and Shell, and on the board of the London Evening Standard. Launching media brands in Dubai for ENG, Mike was also Chief Performance Officer for News Group International, before taking the Chief Executive role at Primedia International, with offices across the GCC and headquartered in Bahrain. Mike has completed an executive MBA, achieving a Distinction. A Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management (FInstLM), consultant, facilitator, mentor, business coach, trainer, and public speaker, as well being a published business writer, Mike is passionate about the role of professional public service interpreting and translating and is committed to lobbying and advocating for greater recognition, awareness, and appreciation of language-service professionals serving the public and the public sector in the UK.