Underscore Transformation

Underscore Transformation

By Jason West & Joe AlesBusinessCareersManagement
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Underscore Transformation episodes

  • Business Transformation, a view from the top - Interview With Nick Ranier

    Thank you to Nick Ranier for joining us to talk about his career in transformation with a particular focus on the scoping phase. Nick is a senior transformation leader with 25 years' transformation experience in a variety of sectors, including energy, defence, engineering and distribution. His career has been spent at the coalface of the digital revolution, leading transformation portfolio offices, introducing new technologies and solving challenging business problems. He was part of the small 'bunker team' that designed and set in motion the build of the UK’s two new Aircraft Carriers. He also led the team that developed and operated an award-winning business campus for a world-leading defence, security and aerospace business. He has been instrumental in delivering a raft of restructurings, business turnarounds and enterprise-wide digital transformations. 

    If you'd like to learn more about Nick and the work he does in supporting highly complex and global businesses change initiatives, you can connect with him on LinkedIn.

    This season of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

    1. Programme sponsorship
    2. Problem definition
    3. Preparing for change
    4. Requirements gathering
    5. Vision, objectives and design principles
    6. Governance and decision making
    7. Methodology and approach
    8. Programme management capability
    9. Solution design capability
    10. Business case

    We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

    Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at [email protected]

    Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

    This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

    1 hr 22 min
  • Finance Transformation - interview with Shafique Barabhuiya

    Thank you to Shafique Barabhuiya for joining us to talk about transformation in finance. If you'd like to learn more about Shafique and the work he does in supporting finance functions through change, you can connect with him on LinkedIn.

    This season of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

    1. Programme sponsorship
    2. Problem definition
    3. Preparing for change
    4. Requirements gathering
    5. Vision, objectives and design principles
    6. Governance and decision making
    7. Methodology and approach
    8. Programme management capability
    9. Solution design capability
    10. Business case

    We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

    Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at [email protected]

    Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

    This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

    54 min
  • The Business Case for Transformation

    This season of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

    1. Programme sponsorship
    2. Problem definition
    3. Preparing for change
    4. Requirements gathering
    5. Vision, objectives and design principles
    6. Governance and decision making
    7. Methodology and approach
    8. Programme management capability
    9. Solution design capability
    10. Business case

    We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

    Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at [email protected]

    Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

    This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

    24 min
  • Solution Design

    This season of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

    1. Programme sponsorship
    2. Problem definition
    3. Preparing for change
    4. Requirements gathering
    5. Vision, objectives and design principles
    6. Governance and decision making
    7. Methodology and approach
    8. Programme management capability
    9. Solution design capability
    10. Business case

    We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

    Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at [email protected]

    Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

    This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

    29 min
  • Building capability for successful Business Transformation

    During this episode we reference the competency model of Programme Managers, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) by Axelos. For more information on the products and services provided by Axelos, please visit their website.

    Underscore is an accredited training provider for MSP and  Prince2 (project management training), along with other capabilities mentioned in the episode, such as Emotional Intelligence, Mental Toughness, and Stakeholder Engagement.

    This season of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

    1. Programme sponsorship
    2. Problem definition
    3. Preparing for change
    4. Requirements gathering
    5. Vision, objectives and design principles
    6. Governance and decision making
    7. Methodology and approach
    8. Programme management capability
    9. Solution design capability
    10. Business case

    We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

    Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at [email protected]

    Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

    This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

    22 min
  • Business Transformation Methodology and Approach

    During this episode we include definitions of Project, Programme and Portfolio Management based on those given by Axelos (the custodians of Prince2, MSP, ITIL, P3M3 and more). Underscore is an accredited training provider for Prince2, and MSP. For more information on the products and services provided by Axelos, please visit their website.

    This season of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

    1. Programme sponsorship
    2. Problem definition
    3. Preparing for change
    4. Requirements gathering
    5. Vision, objectives and design principles
    6. Governance and decision making
    7. Methodology and approach
    8. Programme management capability
    9. Solution design capability
    10. Business case

    We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

    Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at [email protected]

    Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

    This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

    17 min
  • Governing Business Transformation

    This season of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

    1. Programme sponsorship
    2. Problem definition
    3. Preparing for change
    4. Requirements gathering
    5. Vision, objectives and design principles
    6. Governance and decision making
    7. Methodology and approach
    8. Programme management capability
    9. Solution design capability
    10. Business case

    We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

    Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at [email protected]

    Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

    This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

    29 min
  • Vision, Objectives and Design Principles

    This season of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

    1. Programme sponsorship
    2. Problem definition
    3. Preparing for change
    4. Requirements gathering
    5. Vision, objectives and design principles
    6. Governance and decision making
    7. Methodology and approach
    8. Programme management capability
    9. Solution design capability
    10. Business case

    We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

    Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at [email protected]

    Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

    This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

    18 min
  • Preparing your Business for Transformational Change

    This season of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

    1. Programme sponsorship
    2. Problem definition
    3. Preparing for change
    4. Requirements gathering
    5. Vision, objectives and design principles
    6. Governance and decision making
    7. Methodology and approach
    8. Programme management capability
    9. Solution design capability
    10. Business case

    We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

    Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at [email protected]

    Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

    This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

    17 min
  • Aligning People, Processes and Technology to achieve successful Business Change
    "What should be driving your program is the real needs of the business. The customer of your function is central to what it is you're trying to deliver. Link the requirements with a clear line of sight through to the ultimate business benefits that you're going to deliver."

    This season of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

    1. Programme sponsorship
    2. Problem definition
    3. Preparing for change
    4. Requirements gathering
    5. Vision, objectives and design principles
    6. Governance and decision making
    7. Methodology and approach
    8. Programme management capability
    9. Solution design capability
    10. Business case

    We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

    Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at [email protected]

    Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

    This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

    22 min

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