The Transformation Leaders Podcast

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

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