The Transformation Leaders Podcast: Expert Strategies for Leading Organizational Change and Transformation
Welcome to ’The Transformation Leaders Podcast: Expert Strategies for Leading Organizational Change and Transformation.’ Join us as we dive into insightful conversations with top industry leaders, change agents, and transformation experts. Each episode unpacks proven strategies, leadership insights, and innovative approaches to drive impactful change and guide organizations through complex transformations. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this podcast is your go-to resource for mastering the art of leading and managing transformation in today’s dynamic business landscape.
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Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
In today's show, Tony is delighted to be joined on the virtual sofa by Ewen Bradley
Ewen has significant public and private sector transformation leadership experience and shares his approach throughout this episode.
We seem to have pulled together all of the Irishmen together - it wasn't planned! Ewen though is from Northern Ireland.
I'm sure that you will find the show highly informative.
Total length : 35:10
Submit your questions
If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Ewen, 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 Ewen Bradley
Ewen specialises in business transformation, improving service and reducing costs through the introduction of new cloud-based technologies. His Linkedin profile is here
About TWP
TWP has recently launched The Transformation Leaders Hub - to create a truly global peer to peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here.
t: +44(0) 161 919 1676
w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
In today's show, Tony is delighted to be joined on the virtual sofa by Michael Ryan
Like many, Michael's career started in a completely different place and he explains how he was attracted to move into the world of change and transformation.
His direct style throughout the show is littered with many great best practice tips and guidance - he evens set you a challenge, if you're up for it!
I'm sure that you will find the show highly informative.
Total length : 43:21
Submit your questions
If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Michael, 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 Michael Ryan
Michael describes himself as a Finance leader specialising in Finance Shared Service Centre development from feasibility through implementation, operational and especially turnaround.
He has a combination of Industry and Big 4 Consulting experience, and is a frequent speaker at industry events. His Linkedin profile is here
About TWP
TWP has recently launched The Transformation Leaders Hub - to create a truly global peer to peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here.
t: +44(0) 161 919 1676
w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
This episode is slightly different that the previous shows, in that the person that Tony is in discussion with isn't a corporate transformation leader.
However, we are delighted to be joined by Steven Baker OBE and honestly, we defy anyone in business (irrespective of whether you operate in the change and transformation space) not to be able to get something from this episode.
Tony has known Steve for a couple of years and his background story is fascinating.
What is even more fascinating though is his ability to deliver real behavioural transformation in challenging situations.
His approach is absolutely transferable into the corporate world!
Enjoy the show.
Total length : 48:10
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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com
About Steve Baker
Steve is an author, community based transformation leader, Executive Headmaster and Behavioural Change and Leadership Consultant, who specialises in leadership development, coaching and bridging the gap between neuroscience and behaviour. His Linkedin profile is here
His latest book - A School Without Sanctions - a new approach to behavioural management is available via Amazon here
About TWP
TWP has recently launched The Transformation Leaders Hub - to create a truly global peer to peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here.
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Tony is delighted to be joined on today's show by Peter Gallagher - a Change Management Global Thought Leader, International Corporate Conference Speaker, Author and Leadership Alignment Coach.
Peter is the author of five change management books and we explore these along with the change questions set by Peter as he works with leaders and their team to develop the solution;
Do you have a change vision?
Are you aligned on your strategic objectives?
Are you a high performing team?
Does your team have change leadership skills to lead the change or improvement that your organisation is facing?
He then works with the leadership team to develop a solution.https://www.peterfgallagher.com/change-leadership-alignment
Enjoy this highly informative episode.
Total length : 33:00
Submit your questions
If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Peter, 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 Peter Gallagher
Peter speaks on the Leadership of Change®, change management, change leadership alignment and the benefits of change management gamification. As a speaker, Peter has presented strategic transformations leading practice to Government entities, CEO audiences globally, leadership teams and professional membership conferences. His Linkedin profile is here
About TWP
TWP has recently launched The Transformation Leaders Hub - to create a truly global peer to peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here.
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Jill Gaskell joins Tony on today's show.
Jill, a strategic change communications consultant specialises in global transformation programmes and C-level communications coaching and storytelling.
She is highly experienced in building engaging communications strategies, particularly for functional transformation in IT, HR and/or Finance.
Comfortable cultivating C-level relationships, engaging with CIOs, CFOs and HRDs to bring vision and strategy to life at all levels of the organisation, with focus on measurable results, she has a proven track record working on major change programmes including digital transformation, organisational design, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.
Amongst other topics covered in todays show, Jill will be talking about the features of global transformation, how to turn even the toughest transformation into a positive experience and the vital importance of people-centricity.
Jill heads up the consultancy, Targit and the team have developed a quick and simple transformation engagement healthcheck tool that they are happy to share.
You can download this via their website at targit.co.uk, via LinkedIn, or by contacting Jill directly.
Enjoy this highly informative episode.
Total length : 33:00
Submit your questions
If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Jill, 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 Jill Gaskell
Jill heads up the change & communications consultancy, Targit Communications Ltd and has global experience of leading organisations through transformation. Her Linkedin profile is here
About TWP
TWP has recently launched The Transformation Leaders Hub - to create a truly global peer to peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here.
t: +44(0) 161 919 1676
w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
In today's show, Tony is delighted to be joined on the virtual sofa by Alice Mellor.
Unlike many people operating within the Transformation space, Alice's career has been focused on just one sector of industry, Financial Services. However, as she will explain, this hasn't in any way reduced the variety of the programmes she has led and been involved in.
Having started my career in FS, I can fully appreciate the full spectrum of opportunities the sector has presented to her. I was particularly interested to hear about how she handled the different cultures that she has found in the various organisations, especially her experience of being taken over by a larger 'player'
I'm sure that you will find the show highly informative.
Total length : 35:42
Submit your questions
If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Alice, 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 Alice Mellor
Alice describes herself as a delivery focussed programme manager/change consultant experienced at delivering large scale transformational change programmes, digital customer journeys, portfolio prioritisation and delivery troubleshooting..Her Linkedin profile is here
About TWP
TWP has recently launched The Transformation Leaders Hub - to create a truly global peer to peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here.
t: +44(0) 161 919 1676
w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Dave Reeves joins Tony on the virtual sofa today.
Dave's career in transformation has taken in contract, interim and permanent roles and his insights into the different perspectives that this has provided are really interesting.
His direct style and approach, along with his willingness to share his experience marks him out as a true transformation leader.
Total length : 33:12
Submit your questions
If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Dave, 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 Dave Reeves
Dave is a senior leader with a proven track record, delivering major business change programmes and enabling digital transformation for clients in the UK, Europe, North America and globally. He has created, led and driven operational delivery, across a broad and diverse range of industries, including Housebuilding, Financial Services and Manufacturing.His Linkedin profile is here
About TWP
TWP has recently launched The Transformation Leaders Hub - to create a truly global peer to peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here.
t: +44(0) 161 919 1676
w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Today, Tony is joined by Mike Jeacock, someone that he has known for over 25 years and who was instrumental in getting Tony involved in change and transformation. This is an entertaining episode full of anecdotes and insights that deliver real value - enjoy the show.
00:59 - The Sliding Doors moment
02:59 - The importance of culture
04:57 - How would you define transformation?
05:41 - Leaders need to be enablers
06:25 - Performance management has to include the 'how you do it' element
06:59 - All of your support services need to be involved in the transformation
07:21 - People don't care about what I know, until they know that I care!
07:39 - 10 years experience or 1 years experience used for the last 10 years?
08:49 - IT is an enabler
09:51 - The 'Sin' of workarounds
12:51 - Change the people or change the people
13:57 - A core of 'will do' people is essential
14:27 - Make people feel appreciated
17:59 - Passionate people are great in transformations
18:24 - Are 'soft skills' really soft?
18:52 - The need for authenticity
21:58 - Have a blueprint
22:52 - Set outcomes, not objectives
23:24 - Changing people's mindsets
26:14 - Remote working management requires a different set of skills
29:39 - An obsession with defining the right outcomes
32:29 - The greatest strength of an organisation is its people
35:20 - The need to be self aware
36:20 - Transformation, where there is conflict, is almost impossible to deliver
38:17 - Things don't happen, People make things happen
39:27 - Let's replace 'New ways of working' with 'Effective ways of working'
Total length : 41:14
Submit your questions
If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Mike, 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 Mike Jeacock
Mike describes himself as a high performing, authentic leader, who delivers both efficient and effective ways of working. He is a passionate, energetic, innovative and visionary Leader, with a strategic mindset underpinned by strong financial acumen , a commercially and results orientated networker who continually exceeds delivery expectations. Having known Mike for over 25 years, I total agree with this description! His Linkedin profile is here
About TWP
TWP has recently launched The Transformation Leaders Hub - to create a truly global peer to peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here.
t: +44(0) 161 919 1676
w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com