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

Episode 5 provides an interesting perspective on Transformation delivery with host Tony Lockwood in conversation with Alex Neame.  Alex is a scientist and a UK Army veteran who has been involved in many major programmes.   

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

02:41 - What can we learn from the world of science?

04:27 - The role of the leader in transformation

05:50 - Managing in stressful situations

08:56 - A successful framework for change & transformation

12:23 - Stakeholder management approaches

13:38 - The need for perseverance

17:29 - The process of change

17:57 - Engaging the team

20:30 - The value of daily stand-ups

20:48 - Team Rubicon 

Total Length - 25:45

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Alex, 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 Alex Neame

Alex develops and implements solutions to difficult problems for large and small companies, with particular expertise in crisis management, turnarounds, operational improvement and business integration. 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 4, host Tony Lockwood has a conversation with Richard Napthine, who has been involved in many major programmes, including Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport and the 2012 London Olympics!   

Lessons learned on these can and have been applied to many business Transformations across multiple sectors.  I'm sure that you'll find the discussion interesting!

04:28 - The need to assess behavioural/ culture change requirements 

08:05 - The impact of an immoveable deadline

09:45 - Managing a £4.5bn programme with just 80 milestones

10:52 - Progressive fixity??? What?

12:46 - Planning the transition

13:13 - The balance between opportunity and risk

19:15 - The benefits of collaboration

21:44 - The need to speak a common language

24:16 - Single points of failure

26:51 - Transformation is about taking an organisation to a fundamentally different place

Total Length - 28:36

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Richard, 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 Richard Napthine

Richard shapes organisations' missions and strategies and ensure they are balanced in both ambition and realism; they are clear ; and they can ultimately be implemented by everyone 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

This week, host Tony Lockwood is in discussion with Damon Lawrenson. 34 years delivery experience in over 35 private & public sector organisations, Damon is now regarded as a thought leader in the industry.

He has extensive experience of leading organisations through turbulent and dynamic times. This leadership weaves a dense web of inclusion at every level, to ensure optimum results, leading both small & large teams, from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds in the pursuit of excellence.

He os a “Trouble-shooter” with an insatiable appetite for change, thriving on achievement. The denominating factor being a commitment & determination to make great changes that make a positively sustainable, everlasting difference merged with a passion for leadership training & self development, consistently influencing peak performance.

05:42 - Challenging the status quo and getting people to think differently

05:59 - Overcoming cultural differences

06:40 - Embracing change

07:19 - "You can't communicate enough"

08:21 - Allowing the team to become part of the solution

08:39 - The role of a consultant - "give them a watch and they'll tell you the time..."

10:49 - Setting the standards

13:14 - Change in public and private sector organisations - is there any difference?

15:56 - The need to build momentum

18:01 - Stakeholder management

21:47 - Managing the fear of failure

23:16 - The role of the post project review

28:30 - Benefits realisation approach

32:25 - Focus on what's important 

Total Length - 33:36

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Damon, 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 Damon Lawrenson

Damon is a transformational leader with the ability to recognise key drivers in business performance and advise on effective change management and restructuring strategies across both Public & Private 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

Host Tony Lockwood talks to Christoph Burtscher, Global Head of Planning & Performance at DunnHumby. Christoph shares his experience of delivering programmes across multiple sectors and highlights a number of key points that he feels are important in his success. 

06:50 - Outputs vs Outcomes

08:30 - Keeping the CFO Onside

14:03 - The Use of Methodologies

19:16 - Cross Sector Experience

21:12 - Stakeholder Management

22:11 - Change Management

23:41 - The Challenge of Middle Management

25:16 - Communication is Key

Total Length - 32:04

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Christoph, 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 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 episode, host Tony Lockwood is in discussion with Lisa Oxley. Lisa has a Finance Director/ CFO background but has been heavily involved in delivering massive transformations across a number of organisations and sectors. She shares this experience in her entertaining and typically direct style - I'm sure you'll pick up some nuggets today. 

05:20 - The role of the CFO in transformation delivery

06:34 - Transformation is by definition, radical change

06:57 - The need to consider the impact on people

09:06 - Best Practice - build contracts that allow change to happen

11:41 - Stakeholder management in a diverse culture

17:12 - The role of the Transformation Director

19:30 - The need to take people on the journey

20:41 - How trust & fun can play a part

22:17 - Engagement is the key

24:22 - The need to recuperate

26:14 - The importance of ME time

Total Length - 28:25

Submit your questions

If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Lisa, 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 Lisa Oxley

Lisa is an experienced Executive Director of Finance, Procurement and Technology and has successfully led tech companies to sustained profitable growth, partnering with customers to deliver significant IT enabled business transformations, structuring negotiations to align goals and delivering joint success, implementing cost reduction through re engineering, outsourcing and where appropriate acquisition or divestment. 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

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About Tony Lockwood

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

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