The Transformation Leaders Podcast | Better Thinking. Better Decisions. Better Transformation.

Tony is joined on the virtual settee today by Nick Churchman.  After a career within the RAF, Nick has significant experience of delivering change and transformation across many sectors in various parts of the globe.

06:08 - The most enjoyable elements of Transformation

09:20 - Facing off to the Big 4

10:58 - Managing complicated stakeholders

12:47 - The need for common objectives

14:42 - Tracking and realising benefits

17:20 - Accountability is critical

17:46 - What gets measured gets done

19:35 - SMART objectives

22:28 - The P Principle

24:15 - Key lessons for those organisations starting their transformation journey

25:11 - Think about the why and prioritise

28:55 - The benefits of independent reviews

30:19 - The role of a critical friend

36:28 - The KISS principle

37:00 - Launch of #TLH

Total Length - 37:21

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Nick, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond.

About Tony Lockwood

Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at [email protected]

About Nick Churchman

Nick is an experienced transformation programme and change manager who has spent the last 30 years leading, or working within, business change programmes in the technology industry and the Royal Air Force.

He has a demonstrable track record in designing and implementing change programmes, and delivering clear business outcomes across government, engineering and education sectors. His Linkedin profile is here

About TWP

Thompson Wright Partners is a niche Interim Management,  Consulting and Executive Search firm focused on delivering Business and Technology change consultants for Strategic, Transformation and Operational Efficiency programmes across the UK.

Our team of highly experienced board level strategic advisers and seasoned industry practitioners can help you in the following areas; 

> Strategy Development

> Digital Transformation

> People Development

> Change Management

> Operational Effectiveness

> Programme Assurance

t: +44(0) 161 919 1676

w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com

Tony is delighted to be joined by Daryl Woodhouse on this 14th Episode. He has had a really fascinating career and has overcome some significant personal challenges - this episodes looks into both of these aspects and pulls together some key lessons.  

05:00 - Learning by mentoring entrepreneurs

05:15 - Holding the leadership team to account

07:15 - The impact of a major personal burnout

09:00 - Building a recovery plan

13:02 - Deciding what's important to you

15:13 - The need to value your time

18:29 - Driving change across organisations of all sizes

19:22 - Challenging goals and strategies

22:59 - The power of data in decision making

26:02 - 92% of digital transformation projects fail!

29:12 - Future proofing your life

30:33 - Key learning points

Here is the link to the app that we discuss 

Total Length - 33:19

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Daryl, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond.

About Tony Lockwood

Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at [email protected]

About Daryl Woodhouse

Daryl is a 26 x Award-Winning Business Growth Strategist & Founder CEO of ABP, Productivity & Wellness Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Business School Lecturer & Non Exec Director.  His Linkedin profile is here

About TWP

Thompson Wright Partners is a niche Interim Management,  Consulting and Executive Search firm focused on delivering Business and Technology change consultants for Strategic, Transformation and Operational Efficiency programmes across the UK.

Our team of highly experienced board level strategic advisers and seasoned industry practitioners can help you in the following areas; 

> Strategy Development

> Digital Transformation

> People Development

> Change Management

> Operational Effectiveness

> Programme Assurance

t: +44(0) 161 919 1676

w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com

Andrea Law, Managing Director of Communications & Engagement consultancy, Enthuse, joins host Tony Lockwood on this 13th episode and shares her deep understanding and experience of driving engagement within and throughout the transformation journey.  

Tony also shares an update on a new development for TWP at the end, so keep listening :)

02:43 - Time to Reset 

06:30 - Creating workplaces that people enjoy coming to

08:38 - The benefits of a hub approach

11:49 - Focus on the individual

13:43 - Getting the right drumbeat is essential

15:26 - Communicate through listening

17:18 - Start with the WHY!

17:49 - An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory

19:49 - The Power of the Nudge

21:59 - The change curve is ever present

24:39 - Get involved in every stage

27:07 - Peer to Peer communications

31:41 - There are many element in change that YOU CAN control

34:51 - Engaging as a leader

Total Length - 36:38

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Andrea, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond.

About Tony Lockwood

Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at [email protected]

About Andrea Law

Andrea has enjoyed a 23-year career in business communications and has seen the power that successful internal communications can have in shaping cultures and transforming business performance.  Her Linkedin profile is here

About TWP

Thompson Wright Partners is a niche Interim Management,  Consulting and Executive Search firm focused on delivering Business and Technology change consultants for Strategic, Transformation and Operational Efficiency programmes across the UK.

Our team of highly experienced board level strategic advisers and seasoned industry practitioners can help you in the following areas; 

> Strategy Development

> Digital Transformation

> People Development

> Change Management

> Operational Effectiveness

> Programme Assurance

t: +44(0) 161 919 1676

w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com

In this 12th Episode, Tony welcomes Hannah Manyewu to discuss her experience in an area close to both of their hearts - social housing.  Hannah has worked throughout her career within this most valuable sector and has significant experience of delivering change and transformation both with a public sector housing organisation, a non for profit registered provider and a for profit new entrant to the sector. 

02:47 - Cultural differences and the impact on the approach to change 

05:56 - Restructuring service delivery

08:27 - Engaging with people

09:27 - Public & private sectors - how to adapt the approach

12:57 - Don't focus on the solution too early in the process

14:15 - Does the organisation understand the different strategic priorities

17:43 - The customer (tenant) as a key stakeholder

20:29 - Value tracking

22:16 - Conditions for success

27:50 - The need to define structure upfront

Total Length - 31:20

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Hannah, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond.

About Tony Lockwood

Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at [email protected]

About Hannah Manyewu

Hannah describes herself as a passionate, commercially-minded leader and housing professional with 20 years social housing experience. Values driven, with a commitment to tackle inequality and help people access stable housing, alongside setting the highest standards for brilliant and efficient services.  Her Linkedin profile is here

About TWP

Thompson Wright Partners is a niche Interim Management,  Consulting and Executive Search firm focused on delivering Business and Technology change consultants for Strategic, Transformation and Operational Efficiency programmes across the UK.

Our team of highly experienced board level strategic advisers and seasoned industry practitioners can help you in the following areas; 

> Strategy Development

> Digital Transformation

> People Development

> Change Management

> Operational Effectiveness

> Programme Assurance

t: +44(0) 161 919 1676

w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com

Today's episode is slightly different in that we are reviewing the first 10 episodes and pulling out the key points and messages, of which there are many.

If you haven't already, please do go and listen to the previous episodes - each is jam packed with ideas and proven approaches that you can easily adapt and adopt to give your programmes a better chance of success.

Normality will return on the next episode in a couple of weeks.

Any questions, please do leave a comment - I will respond to all.

About TWP

Thompson Wright Partners is a niche Interim Management,  Consulting and Executive Search firm focused on delivering Business and Technology change consultants for Strategic, Transformation and Operational Efficiency programmes across the UK.

Our team of highly experienced board level strategic advisers and seasoned industry practitioners can help you in the following areas; 

> Strategy Development

> Digital Transformation

> People Development

> Change Management

> Operational Effectiveness

> Programme Assurance

t: +44(0) 161 919 1676

w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com

Tony is delighted to be joined by Dai Jones on Episode 10. Dai has vast experience across many sectors of delivering multi faceted transformation. His style and approach to engaging the team and taking people on the journey will I'm sure open up thoughts and ideas that you can apply moving forward.

02:46 - A commercially savvy transformation director???

05:10 - Designing the change that the client needs!

08:51 - The value of bringing in a fresh pair of eyes

09:33 - Transformation takes many forms

09:57 - Kotter's 8 steps of Change

11:17 - Only 1 in 6 Mergers/ Acquisitions increase shareholder value!

14:55 - The risk of taking your eye off the ball

18:55 - We are not good at changing our behaviours

19:37 - Taking people on the journey

23:19 - The risk in positioning as a takeover

25:05 - How society has changed

31:36 - The difference between delivering change in public and private sectors

34:09 - Gaining buy-in for the change 

36:33 - Reasons for failure

37:30 - The head, the heart and then the hands

37:58 - Takeaway - WIIFM

Total Length - 38:59

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Dai, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond.

About Tony Lockwood

Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at [email protected]

About Dai Jones

Dai describes himself as a commercially savvy interim Transformation Director with a proven track record of generating value. He has operated across many sectors, both private and public, and has been responsible for numerous politically sensitive transformations. His Linkedin profile is here

About TWP

Thompson Wright Partners is a niche Interim Management,  Consulting and Executive Search firm focused on delivering Business and Technology change consultants for Strategic, Transformation and Operational Efficiency programmes across the UK.

Our team of highly experienced board level strategic advisers and seasoned industry practitioners can help you in the following areas; 

> Strategy Development

> Digital Transformation

> People Development

> Change Management

> Operational Effectiveness

> Programme Assurance

t: +44(0) 161 919 1676

w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com

Andrea Wood joins Tony Lockwood in Episode #9. This episode focuses on the importance of communication in supporting the transformation journey.  Andrea's background is fascinating and has helped her evolve her style and approach to transformation delivery. 

01:36 - A time to reset and reflect 

03:01 - Change is about disruption

03:59 - The need for a burning platform

05:28 - How her role as a Diplomat with Nelson Mandela helped shape her approach

07:23 - Engagement of audiences is key

09:07 - Communication isn't about speaking

09:58 - How communication can help relieve the stress of transformation

12:33 - The pendulum of change

14:41 - The use of storytelling

18:12 - The need to tap into every area of business

23:57 - Is it a science?

24:23 - What, Who, How & When

25:39 - The importance of multimedia

27:52 - Core lesson - the takeaway

Total Length - 29:32

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Andrea, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond.

About Tony Lockwood

Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at [email protected]

About Andrea Wood

Andrea describes herself as an action oriented Transformation and Communications leader and macro level thinker. Masterful at affecting communication for change across a range of strategic, operational and leadership areas, integrating process change with strategic business transformation programmes and drawing on experience in leadership development, organisational redesign and clear and effective messaging and story telling to support transition no matter how rapid or complex. Her Linkedin profile is here

About TWP

Thompson Wright Partners is a niche Interim Management,  Consulting and Executive Search firm focused on delivering Business and Technology change consultants for Strategic, Transformation and Operational Efficiency programmes across the UK.

Our team of highly experienced board level strategic advisers and seasoned industry practitioners can help you in the following areas; 

> Strategy Development

> Digital Transformation

> People Development

> Change Management

> Operational Effectiveness

> Programme Assurance

t: +44(0) 161 919 1676

w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com

In Episode #8 your host Tony Lockwood is joined by Dan Leyland. Having become involved in transformation and change through an unusual route, Dan shares his experiences and views on a wide range of topics, emphasising the real need for top executives to not only understand but be able to actively deliver change across their organisations.  

02:28 - Interesting introduction to Transformation 

03:33 - The similarities with a start up business

04:50 - Why change fails

06:24 - Change has a concept

06:57 - Business as "unusual"

07:24 - The skillsets to run a business are very different to those to deliver change within a business

10:03 - Getting the right people in the right seats with the right support

10:33 - Are people set up to succeed or fail?

13:05 - Can you explain your programme on one sheet of A4?

16:09 - The Reality Check

18:48 - The most interesting programme

20:38 - Handling Change resistance

25:01 - Keeping things simple

27:34 - Core lesson - the takeaway

Total Length - 32:39

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Dan, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond.

About Tony Lockwood

Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at [email protected]

About Dan Leyland

Dan describes what he does as "helping organisations to do what may have seemed impossible so that their people can achieve extraordinary results, enjoy their work and feel fulfilled" His Linkedin profile is here

About TWP

Thompson Wright Partners is a niche Interim Management,  Consulting and Executive Search firm focused on delivering Business and Technology change consultants for Strategic, Transformation and Operational Efficiency programmes across the UK.

Our team of highly experienced board level strategic advisers and seasoned industry practitioners can help you in the following areas; 

> Strategy Development

> Digital Transformation

> People Development

> Change Management

> Operational Effectiveness

> Programme Assurance

t: +44(0) 161 919 1676

w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com

Leo Falcone, joins host Tony Lockwood in Episode #7. Leo has operated across clients in both southern and northern hemispheres and one of the areas covered is the different cultural aspects that he has seen in organisations driving change.  

01:12 - What is the definition of Transformation

02:54 - How do you determine Strategic Transformation

07:19 - Challenging the status quo

08:57 - Getting people to adopt the new approach

10:50 - The Project Machinery

11:57 - How to integrate benefits realisation

14:15 - The need to get into the detail

15:24 - The Traceability Matrix

20:16 - Working in an environment where each 'customer' had specific and individual needs

22:15 - The cultural differences across continents

24:57 - The importance of Team

26:13 - The challenge of the 'Red' bucket

29:54 - The importance of having a common narrative

31:18 - The need to align the 'business owner'

33:14 - Providing 'business owners' with the capacity to own the transformation

34:20 - "More pilots than the RAF"

Total Length - 39:05

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Leo, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond.

About Tony Lockwood

Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at [email protected]

About Leo Falcone

20 years of experience helping institutions drive strategic change and deliver valuable outcomes across the entire HE landscape, Leo has held both management consultant and general management roles in HE providing him with a  unique perspective of how institutions can overcome local and global challenges in an increasingly disrupted sector. His Linkedin profile is here

About TWP

Thompson Wright Partners is a niche Interim Management,  Consulting and Executive Search firm focused on delivering Business and Technology change consultants for Strategic, Transformation and Operational Efficiency programmes across the UK.

Our team of highly experienced board level strategic advisers and seasoned industry practitioners can help you in the following areas; 

> Strategy Development

> Digital Transformation

> People Development

> Change Management

> Operational Effectiveness

> Programme Assurance

t: +44(0) 161 919 1676

w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com

In Episode 6, Tony Lockwood is in discussion with Steve Dover. 

Steve has managed major construction projects, significant outsourcing programmes and large scale transformations within both public and private sector organisations.  He has a direct style and knows what has worked for him - maybe you can apply some of his thinking and approach in your future programmes.

I'm sure that you'll find the discussion interesting!

03:15 - Lessons from implementing major outsourcing deals

04:20 - Does the approach to Construction projects translate to business transformation?

06:00 - Focus on the vision - the end point, what you're looking to achieve...

08:52 - The importance of taking your people on the journey

12:57 - Understanding the wants and needs of each team member

14:18 - The benefits of a 'One Team' approach - integrating internal/ external resources

15:27 - Treating external providers as true partners

17:28 - The most challenging transformation...

21:49 - The need for a clear structured approach to delivery

22:55 - The advantage offered by bringing together the technology and programme teams

25:08 - Why not  'customising technology' is the way forward

30:59 - Don't let 'what you know' get in the way of 'what you don't know'

33:07 - Construction vs Transformation - any preference?  

Total Length - 38:22

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Steve, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond.

About Tony Lockwood

Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at [email protected]

About Steve Dover

Steve is leading Transformation Programme Director, Manager, mentor and coach working extensively on leading complex, major change, transformation and implementation programmes in the private, public and charity sectors. His Linkedin profile is here

About TWP

Thompson Wright Partners is a niche Interim Management,  Consulting and Executive Search firm focused on delivering Business and Technology change consultants for Strategic, Transformation and Operational Efficiency programmes across the UK.

Our team of highly experienced board level strategic advisers and seasoned industry practitioners can help you in the following areas; 

> Strategy Development

> Digital Transformation

> People Development

> Change Management

> Operational Effectiveness

> Programme Assurance

t: +44(0) 161 919 1676

w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com