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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Episodes
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Richard Lucas joins Tony on the virtual settee today. He has some really interesting perspectives on what is required to deliver successful change and transformation - enjoy the show.
03:15 - Definition of Transformation
06:59 - Why is there a reluctance to transform?
11:17 - The ability to challenge and review - a critical step
12:29 - the Leadership Alignment Process
16:35 - Engaging to gain understanding
20:17 - Looking at the organisation as a whole system
25:20 - Typical programme frustrations
28:38 - One Takeaway
Total Length - 31:50
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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com
About Richard Lucas
Richard helps leaders and teams turn purpose and strategy into action and performance. Formerly Head of Transformation and Change at Sia Partners (Molten), and a Director at PwC, he has over thirty years of cross-sector, international experience delivering large-scale organisational change for clients in asset intensive and highly-regulated industries. 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.
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 Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Tony is joined on the virtual settee today by Nick Churchman. After a career within the RAF, Nick has significant experience of delivering change and transformation across many sectors in various parts of the globe.
06:08 - The most enjoyable elements of Transformation
09:20 - Facing off to the Big 4
10:58 - Managing complicated stakeholders
12:47 - The need for common objectives
14:42 - Tracking and realising benefits
17:20 - Accountability is critical
17:46 - What gets measured gets done
19:35 - SMART objectives
22:28 - The P Principle
24:15 - Key lessons for those organisations starting their transformation journey
25:11 - Think about the why and prioritise
28:55 - The benefits of independent reviews
30:19 - The role of a critical friend
36:28 - The KISS principle
37:00 - Launch of #TLH
Total Length - 37:21
Submit your questions
If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Nick, 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 Nick Churchman
Nick is an experienced transformation programme and change manager who has spent the last 30 years leading, or working within, business change programmes in the technology industry and the Royal Air Force.
He has a demonstrable track record in designing and implementing change programmes, and delivering clear business outcomes across government, engineering and education 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
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Tony is delighted to be joined by Daryl Woodhouse on this 14th Episode. He has had a really fascinating career and has overcome some significant personal challenges - this episodes looks into both of these aspects and pulls together some key lessons.
05:00 - Learning by mentoring entrepreneurs
05:15 - Holding the leadership team to account
07:15 - The impact of a major personal burnout
09:00 - Building a recovery plan
13:02 - Deciding what's important to you
15:13 - The need to value your time
18:29 - Driving change across organisations of all sizes
19:22 - Challenging goals and strategies
22:59 - The power of data in decision making
26:02 - 92% of digital transformation projects fail!
29:12 - Future proofing your life
30:33 - Key learning points
Here is the link to the app that we discuss
Total Length - 33:19
Submit your questions
If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Daryl, 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 Daryl Woodhouse
Daryl is a 26 x Award-Winning Business Growth Strategist & Founder CEO of ABP, Productivity & Wellness Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Business School Lecturer & Non Exec Director. 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
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Andrea Law, Managing Director of Communications & Engagement consultancy, Enthuse, joins host Tony Lockwood on this 13th episode and shares her deep understanding and experience of driving engagement within and throughout the transformation journey.
Tony also shares an update on a new development for TWP at the end, so keep listening :)
02:43 - Time to Reset
06:30 - Creating workplaces that people enjoy coming to
08:38 - The benefits of a hub approach
11:49 - Focus on the individual
13:43 - Getting the right drumbeat is essential
15:26 - Communicate through listening
17:18 - Start with the WHY!
17:49 - An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory
19:49 - The Power of the Nudge
21:59 - The change curve is ever present
24:39 - Get involved in every stage
27:07 - Peer to Peer communications
31:41 - There are many element in change that YOU CAN control
34:51 - Engaging as a leader
Total Length - 36:38
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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com
About Andrea Law
Andrea has enjoyed a 23-year career in business communications and has seen the power that successful internal communications can have in shaping cultures and transforming business performance. 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
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
In this 12th Episode, Tony welcomes Hannah Manyewu to discuss her experience in an area close to both of their hearts - social housing. Hannah has worked throughout her career within this most valuable sector and has significant experience of delivering change and transformation both with a public sector housing organisation, a non for profit registered provider and a for profit new entrant to the sector.
02:47 - Cultural differences and the impact on the approach to change
05:56 - Restructuring service delivery
08:27 - Engaging with people
09:27 - Public & private sectors - how to adapt the approach
12:57 - Don't focus on the solution too early in the process
14:15 - Does the organisation understand the different strategic priorities
17:43 - The customer (tenant) as a key stakeholder
20:29 - Value tracking
22:16 - Conditions for success
27:50 - The need to define structure upfront
Total Length - 31:20
Submit your questions
If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Hannah, 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 Hannah Manyewu
Hannah describes herself as a passionate, commercially-minded leader and housing professional with 20 years social housing experience. Values driven, with a commitment to tackle inequality and help people access stable housing, alongside setting the highest standards for brilliant and efficient services. 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
Friday Jun 19, 2020
Friday Jun 19, 2020
Today's episode is slightly different in that we are reviewing the first 10 episodes and pulling out the key points and messages, of which there are many.
If you haven't already, please do go and listen to the previous episodes - each is jam packed with ideas and proven approaches that you can easily adapt and adopt to give your programmes a better chance of success.
Normality will return on the next episode in a couple of weeks.
Any questions, please do leave a comment - I will respond to all.
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
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com
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
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com
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