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Perspicacity
by Project4 Learning LabIn this series we talk with a number of leaders who have inspired us in some way. We will learn from their experience of leading in different contexts and explore their personal insights and reflections on their journey.
Copyright: © 2020 Project4 Learning Lab
Episodes
S2 EP7: What are you for and why should I care?
53m · PublishedIn this episode we catch up for a second time with Peter Hill and this time we have a fascinating discussion around purpose. As ever, Peter has some great stories on how we might find a deeper connection with others as we seek to find out more about what each of us stand for. We explore how powerful this exploration can be in unlocking unexpected potential..."What illogical miracles would you like to see in other people?" Peter also turns the table on us to find out about our purpose and gives us some homework!
S2 EP6: Inclusive Capitalism
53m · PublishedWe talk with Teresa Payne in episode 6 of season 2 about the role that businesses can play in creating a progressive and inclusive economy that benefits local communities. Teresa is Managing Partner at the law firm Parfitt Cresswell and is a published author.
This is a really insightful conversation exploring the benefits of thinking about business differently, what it has meant for Teresa personally and the importance of leaving a positive legacy for future generations.
S2 EP5: Murmuration
43m · PublishedWe talk with Sarah Walker-Smith in episode 5 of season 2 about murmurations of starlings and the parallels with organisations that demonstrate agility. Sarah is the CEO of Ampa. She is the first female, non-lawyer CEO in the legal top 60 and was named the UK’s most influential legal CEO on social media.
In an entertaining conversation we explore the power of transparency, trust, purpose, empowerment and alignment in unlocking agility. Sarah shares her personal experience of working with these concepts and what she has learnt from doing so. It's a real treat for anyone interested in business agility.
S2 EP4: Inclusion without Exclusion
1h 0m · PublishedIn this episode we chat with Susan Popoola about the topic of inclusion, the imperative for increasing it across a wide range of contexts and how it might be achieved without inadvertently excluding others. One of Susan's superpowers is her ability to create a safe space for conversations on difficult topics without fear or judgement, which is such a fundamentally important skill if we are to make even more progress towards a fairer, more inclusive society.
S2 EP3: When Two Tribes Go To War
57m · PublishedIn this episode we talk to Pete Colby, founder of Pragmatism UK Ltd. Pete is a mediation specialist and his organisation help guide individuals, teams and organisations to resolve disputes.
Pete talks about some of his personal experience of conflict management and the power of communication in building relationships. He also shares some fabulous stories and practical examples of how we might better deal with conflict.
S2 EP2: Strategic Planning On Trial: Is experimentation the remedy?
49m · PublishedWe talk with Dimitar Karaivanov about what he has learnt about strategic planning and execution in an uncertain world, drawing from his experiences as CEO of Kanbanize as the business has grown and developed.
We explore the critical role that scientific thinking and data driven experimentation can play in navigating uncertain terrain and the side benefits that can often arise from this. Dimitar shares some fascinating insights into how a different way of thinking can help organisations to prosper in the medium to long term.
S2 EP1: Fragile Strength
55m · PublishedWe talk with Annabel Berry in the first episode of season 2 about her experiences of leading through a global pandemic. Annabel is an influential leader in the Information Security sector through her role as Chief Executive of Sapphire and is also a Non-Executive Director and award nominated podcaster.
In the conversation we discuss the role of authenticity, trust, self-care and generally being more human as leaders, topics that feel more relevant to effective leadership than perhaps ever before.
Data Driven Product Development
58m · PublishedIn this episode we talk with Graham Hopkins and Apurva Sinha about their experiences in Product Development and the critical role that data plays in the delivery of excellent products and programmes. They explain the importance of enabling collaboration and trust across the whole value chain and how the application of purposeful data management practices can deliver higher quality products, more quickly and at lower costs.
Graham is a renowned expert in Product Development and the design of complex products. He was formerly the Group Safety, Technical & Quality Director at Network Rail and Executive Vice-President of Component Engineering at Rolls-Royce plc. Apurva is an expert in Innovation Management, Data Operations, Systems Engineering and Robust Design. He is currently a Director at Cognizant, having previously worked as a Chief Technology Officer in Hitachi Vantara and Head of Innovation and Information Management at Network Rail.
People Powered Performance
1h 2m · PublishedIn this episode we talk to Chris Barkey about creating alignment and engaging teams in large organisations, the importance of trust and the futility of micro management.
Leading with questions
47m · PublishedIn this episode we talk to Mike Denison about his passion for leading with questions, why he believes so passionately in this approach and he shares some great stories and practical steps we can all take to continue to improve as leaders.
Perspicacity has 18 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 16:39:18. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 30th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on December 29th, 2023 08:59.