The Grey Matters Network Podcast

MIck Furlong talks to the IT Projects Director of Sisk, Michael Ryan; 

1. What drives you to decide to use contract rather than permanent resource solutions?

2. What is your view on the value you have enjoyed using contractor resources?

3. Is there particular areas that contract resources are more appropriate?

4. What advice would you give to others?

MIchael Ryan 

An energetic and decisive senior executive with a sustained track record of delivering business outcomes through successful execution of business transformation programmes. Very passionate about embracing big challenges and helping others succeed. Always looking to opportunities to deliver real value for clients in Business Transformation programs, complex program governance, Sales Leadership, or as a strategic advisor on adopting new technologies such as cloud.

SISK 

Ireland's leading builder and contractor, delivering projects in Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Our name is synonymous with excellence and quality, guided by our values of Care, Integrity and Excellence. Family owned, we played a key role in the development of modern Ireland and continue to lead some of the most iconic building projects and deliver homes and major road and rail infrastructure projects.

MIck Furlong

An experienced Non-Executive/Executive Director. I have held Non-Exec Roles in several IT Start-Ups and on the National Council of ISME. I have held Executive Roles in Bord Gais, Aviva Insurance, VHI Healthcare and Accenture. I have established a successful Consulting/Recruitment Organisation. I have multi-sector experience across Financial Services, Fintech, Energy, Insurance, Healthcare, Technology, and Consulting. My core capabilities include Risk, Governance, Technology, and Operating Model Transformation.

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Mick Furlong talks to an experienced leader in management, risk management and crisis management. The significance of having a Business Continuity Plan - how you respond and managing all the stakeholders, a great insight from one of our experts Ed Flanagan.

Ed is an experienced leader working in many sectors, his passions 

Qualifications

Experience Corporate World Class Leader IBM

Experience SMEs

Notable memberships/affiliations

Our interview today is Mick Furlong - one of the founding partners of the Grey Matters Network.

Mick is experienced Non-Executive/Executive Director. I have held Non-Exec Roles in several IT Start Ups and on the National Council of ISME. I have held Executive Roles in Bord Gais, Aviva Insurance, VHI Healthcare and Accenture. I have established a successful Consulting/Recruitment Organisation. I have multi-sector experience across Financial Services, Fintech, Energy, Insurance, Healthcare, Technology and Consulting. My core capabilities include Risk, Governance, Technology and Operating Model Transformation.

Tony Devine talks to one of our experts John Brophy ahead of the launch of his new book on 'It's a Marathon' a step by step guide and understanding of Digital Transformation. This podcast is packed with practical guidance and advice on all thing -Digital Transformation - some useful tips and what to think about before you embark on this transition and why you should or should not.

John Brophy:

Experienced Company Owner, Lifelong Learner and Qualified Agile Business Coach, Certified DevOps Leader, winner of Company of the Year (Wicklow) and most Innovative company (Wicklow) and National Finalist (last 8 from 22,000) in National Enterprise Awards. Short-listed for Irish Export awards in 2012. In addition to expertise in SME sector, John has significant experience with a major Global ICT organization, and substantial experience with technology in Financial Services sector.  Speaker at Lean exhibitions and experienced trainer and coach in Ireland, Canada, China, EU and UK. Technology Mentor for Dublin City and Carlow LEO and ICT Skillnet. Procurement advisor for major semi-state bodies.

Conor O’Brien:

With a long career in technology and business operations, Conor has worked in banking, insurance, outsourcing and state sectors and has held the position of CEO of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board for four years. His experience in Financial Services spans technology, outsourcing, business transformation and strategic planning - Conor was the Chief Operating Officer of Friends First and Capita Asset Services and has deep knowledge of technology and how to leverage this to improve customer service and solve business problems. 

The Grey Matters Network provide experienced professionals to many organisations - check out www.thegreymattersnetwork.com.

A taster of our upcoming interview - taking a look into the importance of Organistation Effectiveness, the impact, the levers, and the lessons.

Today we will be talking about the importance of Organisation Effectiveness.

What you need to know from the 5 levers to the lessons to be learned.

Tony Devine talks to one of our experts in Organisation Effectiveness;  Lorraine Wrafter.

Lorraine, is a a Senior Executive with over 30 years experience in Human Resouces, 20 years global experience across diverse businesses.

She was the HR lead on two global acqusitions, several small one country acquisitions and a Merger.

Her specilaism is Organisation Effectiveness, Culture change/integration (national & organisation) Succession Planning & Leadersthip Development. She also has a unique process called The Problem helping clients to work on a problem.

In this episode Tony Devine talks to Lorraine Wrafter about what you need to know when merging or acquiring a company, the advice today is around the People Dimension - what you need to consider? from Culture to Transitions Teams, the importance of due diligence.  

Lorraine Wrafter is a Global HR Director, expert in Organisation Effectiveness, Culture change/integration, Succession Planning & Leadership Development.  Executive Masters Consulting and Coaching for Change, Insead France.  Irish, currently living in Belgium and has lived and worked in Switzerland, UK & US.