Ian Ritchey is a former Group Chief Engineer at Rolls-Royce and is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. In this episode Ian shares his insights relating to leading New Product Development programmes from his long and distinguished career. In a broad-ranging discussion we explore the importance of context when considering topics such as Failing Fast vs Right First Time, Agile vs Waterfall programme management and the importance of retiring risk as early as possible in a programme.

Ian Ritchey is a former Group Chief Engineer at Rolls-Royce and is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. In this episode Ian shares his insights relating to leading New Product Development programmes from his long and distinguished career. In a broad-ranging discussion we explore the importance of context when considering topics such as Failing Fast vs Right First Time, Agile vs Waterfall programme management and the importance of retiring risk as early as possible in a programme. 

Listen to Phil Crowle talk about his experience leading teams through creating alignment and engagement. Phil recalls the ambivalence he has seen in teams where there is no real emotion or connection to the work they are doing…”The fact we have introduced some emotion, some energy back into the business, some of it negative when things don’t go your way but a lot of it positive has meant we get a lot more engagement, the passion is there to come to work and do the very best you can”. Phil has a wealth of experience leading complex cross functional teams and shares his learning that has shaped him as a leader.