#6 - Steve Dover

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

 

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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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com

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