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 May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com
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
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com
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
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
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 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
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com
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
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com
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
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com
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
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com
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
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com
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