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Introverts Inspire
156. How to address 'banter' in the workplace for a truly inclusive culture with Tim Hartley

Introverts Inspire

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 34:12


How to address 'banter' in the workplace for a truly inclusive culture Today we have Tim Hartley on the show.  With 20 years experience in the rail sector, Tim led the growth of GB Railfreight since 2020, as Business Development Director. He has had full P&L Accountability for the Intermodal market which has doubled in size during his tenure. He was accountable for growing revenue across the business by over 50%. Tim led sales activity across all market sectors. He ran the HR function, Marketing, Public Affairs and Communication as well as Chairing the technology review group. Prior to joining GB Railfreight Tim had a career in Management Consultancy and has advised senior leaders in Rail and Infrastructure sectors around the world.  Today we are talking to Tim about his thoughts and experiences on the importance of male allies particularly in more male dominated industries ; do boys clubs still exist and how do we really challenge banter in the workplace to ensure a truly inclusive culture - listen in and let us know what you think about our discussion today Connect with Tim  ---------- Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility and build more allies.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-more-hiding/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/gemmastow.bsky.social

HRM-Podcast
GainTalents - Expertenwissen zu Recruiting, Gewinnung und Entwicklung von Talenten und Führungskräften: #389 „Wie Unternehmen ein Kennzahlenmanagement für die Mitarbeiterbindung aufbauen können.“ – mit Tim Grove

HRM-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 41:08


Achtung (Werbung in eigener Sache):  Jetzt mein Buch "Die perfekte Candidate Journey & Experience" unter folgenden Links bestellen: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-66875-7 https://bit.ly/3KEgwDF https://amzn.to/3mbzhUO Der inhaltliche Fokus liegt auf Recruiting für mittelständische Unternehmen sowie Startups und darum, wie die Candidate Journey und deren Touchpoints so gestaltet werden können, dass eine hervorragende Candidate Experience möglich wird. Tim Grove (CEO der Harbinger AG) Tim ist CEO der Harbinger AG. Diese Position hat er seit Oktober 2015 inne.  Die Harbinger AG ist eine Management Consultancy mit Sitz in Düsseldorf. Tim ist ein erfahrener Unternehmensberater und Speaker, der als operativer Vorstand der Harbinger in der Schnittstelle zwischen Geschäftsführung, HR und Finance arbeitet und vor allem auf die Optimierung von geschäftskritischen Personalkennzahlen spezialisiert ist. In seiner Funktion konzentriert sich Tim auf datengestützte Ansätze im HR-Management, seine Projekte drehen sich um Themen wie die Senkung von Krankenstandsquoten, Verbesserung der Produktivität oder der Steigerung von Mitarbeiterbindung. Er wurde zuletzt besonders mehrfach zur wirtschaftlichen Auswirkung von Fehlzeiten auf deutsche Unternehmen zitiert. Tim ́s Hintergrund umfasst Abschlüsse in der Wirtschaftspsychologie sowie People Analytics und Business Intelligence in den USA.   Themen Mit Tim Grove (CEO der Harbinger AG) habe ich in der GainTalents-Podcastfolge 389 darüber gesprochen, wie Unternehmen ein Kennzahlenmanagement für die Mitarbeiterbindung aufbauen können.. Viel Spaß beim Reinhören. Bei Tim bedanke ich mich recht herzlich für das sehr gute Gespräch und für die vielen guten Tipps zum Thema.  Aufbau eines Kennzahlenmanagement für die Mitarbeiterbindung: In der Regel fehlt eine klare Strategie, wofür ein Kennzahlenmanagement überhaupt nützlich sein könnte Ein Kennzahlenmanagement kann dazu dienen, die Positionierung von HR im Unternehmen signifikant zu optimieren: Was sind die Ursachen und was kostet uns Mitarbeiterfluktuation Was sind Faktoren, die einer Mitarbeiterbindung erzeugen Was ist wichtig?  Daten identifizieren, Datenqualität überprüfen, konsistente Datenstruktur etablieren und “Datentöpfe” bilden “Start small”: wenige aber die wichtigen Kennzahlen/KPI erheben: Mitarbeiterbindungsrate, Fluktuationsquote (arbeitnehmer- vs. arbeitgebergetrieben),  Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit, Engagementindex, eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score), etc. Allokation von Ressourcen im HR auf das Thema People Analytics und HR-Kennzahlen/KPI oder Hilfe aus anderen Abteilungen (Finance, Sales, etc.) holen, die sich mit Datenanalytics oder Business Intelligence gut auskennen Kennzahlenreporting immer mit Euro-Werten versehen: was kostet eine Fluktuation (Produktivitätsausfall, erneute Recruitingaufwendungen, etc.)? Immer Maßnahmen aus den erhobenen Kennzahlen/KPI ableiten   #mitarbeiterbindung #employeeexperience #peopleanalytics #kennzahlenmanagement #GainTalentspodcast   Shownotes Links - Tim Grove LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-grove-harbinger-ag/ Webseite: https://www.harbinger-consulting.com/ https://www.harbinger-consulting.com/authors/tim-grove/ Zwei passende Harbinger-Publikation zum Thema: https://www.harbinger-consulting.com/blog/mitarbeiterbindung-messen/ https://www.harbinger-consulting.com/blog/mitarbeiter-langfristig-binden/   Links Hans-Heinz Wisotzky: Website https://www.gaintalents.com/podcast und https://www.gaintalents.com/blog Buch: https://www.gaintalents.com/buch-die-perfekte-candidate-journey-und-experience LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansheinzwisotzky/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaintalents XING https://www.xing.com/profile/HansHeinz_Wisotzky/cv Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GainTalents Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gain.talents/ Youtube https://bit.ly/2GnWMFg

HRM-Podcast
GainTalents - Expertenwissen zu Recruiting, Gewinnung und Entwicklung von Talenten und Führungskräften: #389 „Wie Unternehmen ein Kennzahlenmanagement für die Mitarbeiterbindung aufbauen können.“ – mit Tim Grove

HRM-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 41:08


Achtung (Werbung in eigener Sache):  Jetzt mein Buch "Die perfekte Candidate Journey & Experience" unter folgenden Links bestellen: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-66875-7 https://bit.ly/3KEgwDF https://amzn.to/3mbzhUO Der inhaltliche Fokus liegt auf Recruiting für mittelständische Unternehmen sowie Startups und darum, wie die Candidate Journey und deren Touchpoints so gestaltet werden können, dass eine hervorragende Candidate Experience möglich wird. Tim Grove (CEO der Harbinger AG) Tim ist CEO der Harbinger AG. Diese Position hat er seit Oktober 2015 inne.  Die Harbinger AG ist eine Management Consultancy mit Sitz in Düsseldorf. Tim ist ein erfahrener Unternehmensberater und Speaker, der als operativer Vorstand der Harbinger in der Schnittstelle zwischen Geschäftsführung, HR und Finance arbeitet und vor allem auf die Optimierung von geschäftskritischen Personalkennzahlen spezialisiert ist. In seiner Funktion konzentriert sich Tim auf datengestützte Ansätze im HR-Management, seine Projekte drehen sich um Themen wie die Senkung von Krankenstandsquoten, Verbesserung der Produktivität oder der Steigerung von Mitarbeiterbindung. Er wurde zuletzt besonders mehrfach zur wirtschaftlichen Auswirkung von Fehlzeiten auf deutsche Unternehmen zitiert. Tim ́s Hintergrund umfasst Abschlüsse in der Wirtschaftspsychologie sowie People Analytics und Business Intelligence in den USA.   Themen Mit Tim Grove (CEO der Harbinger AG) habe ich in der GainTalents-Podcastfolge 389 darüber gesprochen, wie Unternehmen ein Kennzahlenmanagement für die Mitarbeiterbindung aufbauen können.. Viel Spaß beim Reinhören. Bei Tim bedanke ich mich recht herzlich für das sehr gute Gespräch und für die vielen guten Tipps zum Thema.  Aufbau eines Kennzahlenmanagement für die Mitarbeiterbindung: In der Regel fehlt eine klare Strategie, wofür ein Kennzahlenmanagement überhaupt nützlich sein könnte Ein Kennzahlenmanagement kann dazu dienen, die Positionierung von HR im Unternehmen signifikant zu optimieren: Was sind die Ursachen und was kostet uns Mitarbeiterfluktuation Was sind Faktoren, die einer Mitarbeiterbindung erzeugen Was ist wichtig?  Daten identifizieren, Datenqualität überprüfen, konsistente Datenstruktur etablieren und “Datentöpfe” bilden “Start small”: wenige aber die wichtigen Kennzahlen/KPI erheben: Mitarbeiterbindungsrate, Fluktuationsquote (arbeitnehmer- vs. arbeitgebergetrieben),  Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit, Engagementindex, eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score), etc. Allokation von Ressourcen im HR auf das Thema People Analytics und HR-Kennzahlen/KPI oder Hilfe aus anderen Abteilungen (Finance, Sales, etc.) holen, die sich mit Datenanalytics oder Business Intelligence gut auskennen Kennzahlenreporting immer mit Euro-Werten versehen: was kostet eine Fluktuation (Produktivitätsausfall, erneute Recruitingaufwendungen, etc.)? Immer Maßnahmen aus den erhobenen Kennzahlen/KPI ableiten   #mitarbeiterbindung #employeeexperience #peopleanalytics #kennzahlenmanagement #GainTalentspodcast   Shownotes Links - Tim Grove LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-grove-harbinger-ag/ Webseite: https://www.harbinger-consulting.com/ https://www.harbinger-consulting.com/authors/tim-grove/ Zwei passende Harbinger-Publikation zum Thema: https://www.harbinger-consulting.com/blog/mitarbeiterbindung-messen/ https://www.harbinger-consulting.com/blog/mitarbeiter-langfristig-binden/   Links Hans-Heinz Wisotzky: Website https://www.gaintalents.com/podcast und https://www.gaintalents.com/blog Buch: https://www.gaintalents.com/buch-die-perfekte-candidate-journey-und-experience LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansheinzwisotzky/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaintalents XING https://www.xing.com/profile/HansHeinz_Wisotzky/cv Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GainTalents Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gain.talents/ Youtube https://bit.ly/2GnWMFg

GainTalents - Expertenwissen zu Recruiting, Gewinnung und Entwicklung von Talenten und Führungskräften
#389 „Wie Unternehmen ein Kennzahlenmanagement für die Mitarbeiterbindung aufbauen können.“ – mit Tim Grove

GainTalents - Expertenwissen zu Recruiting, Gewinnung und Entwicklung von Talenten und Führungskräften

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 41:08


Achtung (Werbung in eigener Sache):  Jetzt mein Buch "Die perfekte Candidate Journey & Experience" unter folgenden Links bestellen: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-66875-7 https://bit.ly/3KEgwDF https://amzn.to/3mbzhUO Der inhaltliche Fokus liegt auf Recruiting für mittelständische Unternehmen sowie Startups und darum, wie die Candidate Journey und deren Touchpoints so gestaltet werden können, dass eine hervorragende Candidate Experience möglich wird. Tim Grove (CEO der Harbinger AG) Tim ist CEO der Harbinger AG. Diese Position hat er seit Oktober 2015 inne.  Die Harbinger AG ist eine Management Consultancy mit Sitz in Düsseldorf. Tim ist ein erfahrener Unternehmensberater und Speaker, der als operativer Vorstand der Harbinger in der Schnittstelle zwischen Geschäftsführung, HR und Finance arbeitet und vor allem auf die Optimierung von geschäftskritischen Personalkennzahlen spezialisiert ist. In seiner Funktion konzentriert sich Tim auf datengestützte Ansätze im HR-Management, seine Projekte drehen sich um Themen wie die Senkung von Krankenstandsquoten, Verbesserung der Produktivität oder der Steigerung von Mitarbeiterbindung. Er wurde zuletzt besonders mehrfach zur wirtschaftlichen Auswirkung von Fehlzeiten auf deutsche Unternehmen zitiert. Tim ́s Hintergrund umfasst Abschlüsse in der Wirtschaftspsychologie sowie People Analytics und Business Intelligence in den USA.   Themen Mit Tim Grove (CEO der Harbinger AG) habe ich in der GainTalents-Podcastfolge 389 darüber gesprochen, wie Unternehmen ein Kennzahlenmanagement für die Mitarbeiterbindung aufbauen können.. Viel Spaß beim Reinhören. Bei Tim bedanke ich mich recht herzlich für das sehr gute Gespräch und für die vielen guten Tipps zum Thema.  Aufbau eines Kennzahlenmanagement für die Mitarbeiterbindung: In der Regel fehlt eine klare Strategie, wofür ein Kennzahlenmanagement überhaupt nützlich sein könnte Ein Kennzahlenmanagement kann dazu dienen, die Positionierung von HR im Unternehmen signifikant zu optimieren: Was sind die Ursachen und was kostet uns Mitarbeiterfluktuation Was sind Faktoren, die einer Mitarbeiterbindung erzeugen Was ist wichtig?  Daten identifizieren, Datenqualität überprüfen, konsistente Datenstruktur etablieren und “Datentöpfe” bilden “Start small”: wenige aber die wichtigen Kennzahlen/KPI erheben: Mitarbeiterbindungsrate, Fluktuationsquote (arbeitnehmer- vs. arbeitgebergetrieben),  Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit, Engagementindex, eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score), etc. Allokation von Ressourcen im HR auf das Thema People Analytics und HR-Kennzahlen/KPI oder Hilfe aus anderen Abteilungen (Finance, Sales, etc.) holen, die sich mit Datenanalytics oder Business Intelligence gut auskennen Kennzahlenreporting immer mit Euro-Werten versehen: was kostet eine Fluktuation (Produktivitätsausfall, erneute Recruitingaufwendungen, etc.)? Immer Maßnahmen aus den erhobenen Kennzahlen/KPI ableiten   #mitarbeiterbindung #employeeexperience #peopleanalytics #kennzahlenmanagement #GainTalentspodcast   Shownotes Links - Tim Grove LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-grove-harbinger-ag/ Webseite: https://www.harbinger-consulting.com/ https://www.harbinger-consulting.com/authors/tim-grove/ Zwei passende Harbinger-Publikation zum Thema: https://www.harbinger-consulting.com/blog/mitarbeiterbindung-messen/ https://www.harbinger-consulting.com/blog/mitarbeiter-langfristig-binden/   Links Hans-Heinz Wisotzky: Website https://www.gaintalents.com/podcast und https://www.gaintalents.com/blog Buch: https://www.gaintalents.com/buch-die-perfekte-candidate-journey-und-experience LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansheinzwisotzky/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaintalents XING https://www.xing.com/profile/HansHeinz_Wisotzky/cv Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GainTalents Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gain.talents/ Youtube https://bit.ly/2GnWMFg

The Best of the Money Show
The Energy Council appoints disgraced management consultancy Bain & Co. to run its Project Management Office

The Best of the Money Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 7:53


Stephen Grootes speaks to Khaya Sithole, independent political analyst, about the Energy Council's controversial decision to appoint Bain & Company, a firm marred by corruption allegations, to manage its Project Management Office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business for Good Podcast
Will Pets Be the First European Consumers of Cultivated Meat? Meatly is Betting on It

Business for Good Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 42:58


If you follow the world of cultivated meat, you probably know that a few companies have gotten historic regulatory approval and have sold some limited quantities of product both in the US and Singapore. But earlier this year, Meatly—a company founded only in 2021 and with just a few million British pounds in their pocket—succeeded in getting regulatory approval to start selling its cultivated chicken meat…in pet food. This was the first-ever European approval for a cultivated meat product, and the first-ever approval for such a product in the pet food space. And as someone with a dog who sadly makes his distaste for plant-based dog food very clear, I can assure you that I'm eager to see if my dog Eddie will enjoy Meatly's debut product.  In this episode, I talk with Meatly CEO Owen Ensor about his journey from starting the company to now. We discuss the scale he's at, the cost structure of his product, the inclusion rates in pet food he anticipates, what stores he plans to sell in at first, how he'll fund the company, when he thinks cultivated meat may make a dent in total meat demand, and much more.  It's a riveting conversation with someone making headlines across the alt-meat world. Will pet food be the gateway for cultivated meat's market entrance? You be the judge. Discussed in this episode Owen became vegan after watching Cowspiracy. Owen's chart showing the timeline to regulatory approval for various cultivated meat companies. Paul's essay on pet food's contribution to total meat demand. Bond is another company growing chicken protein for the pet market. You can see Paul's dog Eddie enjoying it here. Our past episodes with Jim Mellon from Agronomics and Mark Post from Mosa Meat. Owen recommends reading Good to Great. More about Owen Ensor Owen is the Founding CEO of Meatly. Since establishing Meatly in 2021, with only £3.5m in funding, it has become the first company in Europe to get regulatory approval for cultivated meat, developed industry-leading technical processes, and created the world's first cultivated pet food products. Before establishing Meatly, Owen started his career at the Management Consultancy company Bain and scaled one of the world's first insect protein facilities.

The Next 100 Days Podcast
#426 – Simon Severino – Strategy Sprints

The Next 100 Days Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 55:31


Strategy Sprints Simon Severino is the author of Strategy Sprints and has created over £2bn in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. In this podcast, Simon shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar.  Simon is a podcaster, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor and Triathlete. Summary of the Podcast Introduction Kevin & Graham discuss their backgrounds in business and careers. Graham recently considering retirement planning and a potential pivot in his consultancy work. Community building and sales coaching Simon Severino shares his strategy for doubling business revenue within 90 days. He does this by increasing price, win rate, and sales frequency. Important is community building and sales process optimisation. One of his super skills is questioning. Strategic Value Wheel  Clips from the Podcast What Do Strategy Sprints Deliver? https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Simon-Severino-What-Do-Strategy-Sprints-Deliver.mp4 How Do They Get 25% More in Each of the 3 Areas? https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Simon-Severino-25-More-Price-.mp4 The Best Talk % on a Sales Call https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Simon-Severino-Best-Talk-Rate.mp4 All Without Adding a Single Lead... https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Simon-Severino-Dont-Need-Many-Leads.mp4   Philosophy, Management Consultancy and Sales Questions https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Simon-Severino-Sales-Questions.mp4   Simon Provided this Testimonial https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Simon-Severino-Testimonial.mp4   Contact Strategy Sprints   The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-Hosts Graham Arrowsmith Graham is "The High Net Worth Data Guy" who founded Finely Fettled to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers.  Now get all-inclusive affluent direct mail campaigns combining A lister copy, design, print and postage for £599+vat, without the DIY hassle. Find Graham on LinkedIn. Kevin Appleby Kevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

Navigating Major Programmes
AI Adoption in Major Programmes with Lawrence Rowland | S2 EP 6

Navigating Major Programmes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 85:04


Are LLMs stochastic parrots or reflection of our own intelligence? In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino sits down with Lawrence Rowland for an extremely candid conversation surrounding the adoption of artificial intelligence, in major programmes and beyond. AI skeptics and AI enthusiasts alike, this episode was recorded for you. “None of us are keeping up, none of us know what the hell is going on. So, if you can kind of just relax and enjoy it happening, you will also help everyone else so much more. Enjoy it. And enjoy what [AI] is telling us about us.”  –Lawrence Rowland Lawrence began as an engineer on large capital projects with WSP and Motts, before moving onto Bechtel and Booz Allen. He spent ten years in project and portfolio management with CPC and Pcubed, before transitioning to data analytics and AI for projects, working originally for Projecting Success, and now for React AI. He now helps project services firms find relevant immediate AI applications for their business.  Key Takeaways:Large Language Model (LLM) 101What is an AI agent? What is the principal-agent problem (PAP)?What LLMs can teach you about your own thinking patternsThe future of Google Gemini and AI adoption in generalThe weaknesses of the generative AI of today Mentioned Links:A Path Towards Autonomous Machine IntelligencePrincipal Agent ProblemApplied Category TheoryWisdom of CrowdsState Space Models and MambaDemis Hassabis and the return of alpha zero type tree search and RL If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. The conversation doesn't stop here—connect and converse with our LinkedIn community: Follow Navigating Major Programmes on LinkedInFollow Riccardo Cosentino on LinkedInRead Riccardo's latest at wwww.riccardocosentino.com      Music: "A New Tomorrow" by Chordial Music. Licensed through PremiumBeat.DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

TNM Unplugged
Unleashing creativity by Ian Abell

TNM Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 53:21


In this captivating episode we delve into the essence of creativity and innovation through the lens of the 5 C's framework: Curiosity, Conceptualization, Craft, Curation, and Commercialization. Join us as we explore how embracing these principles can unlock boundless potential and drive meaningful change in both personal and professional spheres. Curiosity: We kickstart our journey by celebrating the power of curiosity – the spark that ignites innovation. Discover how cultivating a curious mindset can lead to new perspectives, insights, and breakthrough ideas. Conceptualization: Next, we delve into the art of conceptualization –the process of transforming raw ideas into concrete concepts. Explore techniques for nurturing and refining creative concepts, turning abstract visions into tangible realities. Craft: Dive deep into the realm of craftsmanship, where creativity meets skill and precision. Learn how honing your craft through deliberate practice and mastery can elevate your creative output and deliver exceptional results. Curation: Navigate the art of curation – the strategic selection and arrangement of ideas, resources, and experiences. Explore how curating your creative endeavors can enhance coherence, relevance, and impact, amplifying the value of your contributions. Commercialization: Finally, we explore the vital role of commercialization – the process of bringing creative ventures to market and realizing their full potential. Uncover strategies for effectively monetizing and scaling your innovations, turning passion projects into profitable ventures Throughout the episode, we emphasize the importance of embracing the role of the channel – acknowledging that creativity often flows through us rather than from us. As conduits of creative energy, we act as stewards, nurturing and shaping ideas into fruition, much like a gardener tends to a garden. Moreover, we highlight the significance of choice – recognizing that creativity is not only a gift but also a conscious decision. By embracing creativity as a choice, we empower ourselves to channel our creative energies purposefully and intentionally. And lastly, we pay homage to the critic – that inner voice that challenges and refines our creative endeavors. Drawing inspiration from "Grandma Morgan," we embrace constructive criticism as a catalyst for growth and improvement, recognizing its invaluable role in our creative journey. Tune in to this insightful episode as we unravel the mysteries of creativity and unlock the transformative power of the 5 C's. Whether you're an aspiring artist, entrepreneur, or innovator, this podcast promises to inspire, educate, and empower you on your creative odyssey. Ian Abell is a co-founder of Based Upon, a London based Art & Design Studio pioneering a new era of luxury, where meaning, legacy and craftsmanship converge. As a recognised thought-leader on harnessing creativity and defining preciousness, Ian's signature symbolises objects that explore 'true value' and the way it is experienced. Clients, whether leading collectors or global brands, resonate as much with the philosophies and approaches behind the work as they do with the forms and aesthetics that result. Prior to embracing a creative life, Ian's M.A in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University led him to Business Consultancy at Arthur Andersen and Management Consultancy at Ernst and Young, as well as a UK technology incubator. Instagram Website

Podcasts from The Cat 107.9
Maisy Owen, MD of MO Management Consultancy Ltd

Podcasts from The Cat 107.9

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 3:19


On The Hot Desk today, Maisy Owen's Listener Advice detailed how to build resilience into your business.

Comeback Coach
80. COMEBACK - Lianne Baker - Enfuse – making family as childcare run smoothly – working on maternity leave isn't a bad thing – knowing your worth

Comeback Coach

Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 36:38


Hello Bright Minds, my guest today is Lianne Baker, Head of People & Culture at Enfuse who had surprise baby number three last year and we caught up at the end of her five month maternity leave. Lianne is an award-winning People professional with over 15 years' experience working within TV for Endemol, publishing for Condé Nast, recruitment, hospitality and now for Enfuse, a digital transformation management consultancy. Since joining Enfuse Group, she has been focused on culture and engagement, bringing in forward thinking and inclusive policies. Enfuse Group is recognised as a Great Place to Work, Top 5 Best Companies and best new Management Consultancy at the MCA Awards. Lianne has previously spoken up about the importance of flexible working to enable parents to parent as well as have a career in addition to writing various articles of managing IVF and Fertility treatment alongside work. You're going to hear about:How to have smooth harmonious relationships with family members who care for your children.Wanting to work during maternity leave and how to communicate that to your team.Tips for returning to a new role and/or a new organisation after a period of extended leave.Owning your decisions and tuning into what's right for you and your family.Knowing your worth and feeling good at work.And as always the wobbliest moment and peak moment of my guest's return to work experience.MORE FOR YOU DM Jessica on instagram @comebackcommuk Join a free expert 'Comeback Conversation' Q&A event Read Mothers Work! How to Get a Grip on Guilt and Make a Smooth Return to Work by Jessica Chivers. Watch five coachees talk about working with us Tell your HR team about Comeback Community with this 1 minute explainer film

HR Insights
Series 6: Neurodiversity - Shifting Perspectives in 2024

HR Insights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 39:42


Neurodiversity is a fairly new topic in the world of DEI but affects an estimated 1 in 7 people, with diagnosis rates on the rise. This is a topic we expect to see more of over the next year with its prevalence in many more organisations' agendas for 2024. Our CEO and Host, Stuart Elliott is joined today by an expert in this field Ritu Kiran, Founder and CEO of Aubilities.  Throughout the conversation, Stuart and Ritu discuss her career, how and why she founded Aubilities and neurodiversity in the workplace. They take a deeper dive into what neurodiversity is and why it's important, discussing the rise in cases and whether it is due to trends or general awareness around the subject. They also look into the recent high number of diagnoses within adults and what organisations can do to be more neuro-inclusive and how they can adapt the recruitment process to ensure they are getting the best out of people. Lastly, they discuss what Aubilities can offer and do to allow those with neurodiverse needs to thrive. Prior to founding Aubilities, Ritu had a corporate career for many years, starting her journey working for a major global Management Consultancy firm, specialising in HR consulting and HR projects across a multitude of clients. After this, she moved into the global learning and development space. In 2016 Ritu had her first child, who was diagnosed with autism in 2018, shortly after his diagnosis Ritu began researching autism to learn more about her son's needs and quickly identified a gap in the corporate market of utilising these talented and specialist thinkers to add value to businesses. Ritu is also a Trustee Board member for the UK national charity – Resources for Autism. She has recently been picked up by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and has an impending book launch in 2025 on parenting autistic children.  Key Timestamps:01:19 – Intro to Ritu & Aubilities 08:35 – Definition of Neurodiversity 11:13 – Neurodiversity at work15:40 – The rise in neurodivergent diagnoses18:53 – Tips to start supporting neurodiverse employees22:47 – Adapting the recruitment process 21:47 – The person-centric approach – does it work for everyone?36:30 – The 3 key pillars to start the conversationYou can listen to and download HR Insights from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and most popular podcast apps, subscribe so the latest episodes are directly available! You can also join our HR Community and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Thank you so much for listening and please rate and review!

Waypointers
28. Becoming the European management consultancy for integrated communications - in conversation with Lansons/Team Farner CEO Gordon Tempest-Hay

Waypointers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 33:40


2023 was a busy year for M&A in the PR/comms industry. One of the most significant of these deals was announced in October when Lansons was acquired by Team Farner.   This episode of Waypointers sees Gordon Tempest-Hay, the CEO of Lansons telling Waypoint partner Jim Houghton the story behind the deal headlines and his and Farner's ambitions – “to become the European management consultancy for integrated communications”.  Farner might not be a well-known entity in the UK, but that's about to change. We also hear about Gordon's rather circuitous route into the comms industry by way of spending almost ten years trying to make it as a rock star (hint, he came very close!) Once in the industry, from working in-house at the DWP, Gordon moved agency side, taking up roles at some of its most notable businesses – Fishburn Hedges, Blue Rubicon, Teneo/Blue Rubicon and from 2022, Lansons.  At BR/Teneo, and then again when Lansons became part of Waterland backed Farner, he's had plenty of experience working with private equity investors.  He talks positively about the value they bring to a partnership and the support they have provided him in good times as well as bad.

MegaPixx Media
The Supported Manager | Culture Hack | Calgary Business

MegaPixx Media

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 21:59


Welcome to another exciting episode of Culture Hack! In today's episode, Adam delves into the realm of engaged workspaces and strategies to drive business forward. Joined by special guest Sarah Sentes, Managing Partner at Manager Tools, the conversation unfolds with insights and anecdotes that promise to transform your approach to team dynamics! Join the conversation and gain valuable insights into creating a workplace where every team member thrives. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Culture Hack content! Stay tuned for future episodes where we unlock the secrets to fostering a vibrant and engaged workplace! Click the stamps below to enjoy our discussion and insights on: 00:00 Intro 00:14 About Sarah & Manager Tools 02:20 Podcasts 05:29 Engagement 11:27 Good Stories 21:37 Thank You Sarah #CultureHack #yyc #yycbusiness #EngagedWorkspaces #Leadership #engagement About Our Guest: Sarah is a Managing Partner of Management Consultancy and Co-Host of the weekly business podcast, Manager Tools. She is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry both as a trainer as well as an operational and strategic business leader. You can connect with Sarah on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-sentes-41280875 About Adam and Culture Hack: Adam's alternate title at ENTA Solutions is The Culture Ninja. His passion is helping small businesses excel by creating an engaging company culture. Adam's goal is to help your team achieve clarity of purpose and wholeheartedly commit to your company's values and vision. Connect with Adam on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-kolozetti Culture Hack is Adam's new show, exploring the impact that company culture has on employee engagement. Adam is talking with business owners, founders, and CEOs in Calgary to get their take on company culture and employee engagement. Get leadership insights from passionate people that have a vision for their business and the drive to reach their goals. As an interviewer, Adam is the ideal choice to share your knowledge and experience in leading a business to success. Promote your brand and story on Culture Hack and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of your Culture Hack episodes through free publication on YYC Business social media platforms. -Download your Culture Hack episode to your personal and company social media pages. Episodes are also available in podcast format and you can listen to them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcasts. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

The Brand Called You
Mastering Marketing and Advertising | Darren Woolley, Founder & Global CEO, TrinityP3 Marketing Management Consultancy

The Brand Called You

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 24:16


Effective marketing strategies align with business objectives, ensuring a seamless connection between brand goals and consumer engagement. Successful strategies leverage a mix of creativity, data-driven insights, and adaptability to thrive in the dynamic landscape of the market. In this episode of The Brand Called You,  Darren Woolley, the founder and Global CEO of TrinityP3 Marketing Management Consultancy shares some insights and secrets of the evolving world of marketing and advertising.  [00:32] - About Darren Woolley Darren is the founder and Global CEO of TrinityP3 Marketing Management Consultancy.  He's an Editor-At-Large at MediaWeek, Australia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

eDiscovery Data Points from ComplexDiscovery
Epiq Acquires Contract Management Consultancy Mainspring

eDiscovery Data Points from ComplexDiscovery

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023


Merlin Search Technologies has recently announced the release of DiscoveryPartner, a cutting-edge Generative AI platform designed to transform the landscape of search, investigation, and discovery in legal workflows. This platform, a culmination of three years of intensive development, represents a significant leap in efficiency and cost-effectiveness for handling large document sets. DiscoveryPartner stands out with its unique ability to dramatically reduce the time and costs traditionally associated with document review and analysis. Using large language models (LLMs) like GPT and Claude, it offers an alternative to the labor-intensive methods of the past, enabling clients to navigate through extensive data sets with unprecedented speed and reduced expenses. The post Epiq Acquires Contract Management Consultancy Mainspring appeared first on ComplexDiscovery.

Navigating Major Programmes
Integrated Project Delivery: Strengths and Challenges With Rachael Patel | S1 EP 15

Navigating Major Programmes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 38:01


In this episode, Riccardo Cosentino sits down with fellow Oxford alumni, Rachael Patel, to discuss integrated project delivery (IPD). With a background as a registered nurse, Rachael brings her unique expertise to her current role in the health sector specializing in strategic planning and execution of health services, research and infrastructure projects in North America. The pair discuss the impediments and challenges of adoption of the IPD model, specifically how it relates to private and public healthcare major infrastructure projects and the procurement process.“You add an integrated project delivery, where the idea is risk sharing and then you use that same methodology to calculate value for money, IPD will never win because IPDs base core base is sharing risk. It's two issues in our procurement, it's the idea of what value for money is and how we calculate money.”– Rachael Patel Key Takeaways: The origin of IPD and how its optimizing project design and construction Why value for money is problematic for IPDFinding a better way to allocate risk, relational over transactional  The policy associated in procurement and how it is hindering the marketplace shift to alternative models Links Mentioned: A critical perspective on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) applied in a Norwegian public hospital projectBenefits and challenges to applying IPD: experiences from a Norwegian mega-project If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. The conversation doesn't stop here—connect and converse with our LinkedIn community: Navigating Major Programmes PodcastRiccardo CosentinoRachael Patel Transcript:Riccardo Cosentino  00:00If you're listening to Navigating Major Programmes, the podcast that aims to elevate the conversations happening in the infrastructure industry and inspire you to have a more efficient approach within it. I'm your host Riccardo Cosentino. I bring over 20 years of major programme management experience. Most recently, I graduated from Oxford Universities they business group, which shook my belief when it comes to navigating major problems. Now it's time to shake yours. Join me in each episode as a press the industry experts about the complexity of major program management, emerging digital trends and the critical leadership required to approach these multibillion dollar projects. Let's see where the conversation takes us.  Racheal Patel is an Associate Vice President and senior project manager at a global architecture and engineering firm. She's a registered nurse, and also the Master of Science in major program management from the University of Oxford, and a Master of nursing from the University of Toronto. Racheal is a skilled leader in the health sector specializing in strategic planning and execution of health services, research and infrastructure projects in Canada and the United States. Her expertise includes guiding organization for the initial strategic planning phase, through detailed planning and design to the implementation of transformative and innovative capital projects. Hello, everyone.  Welcome to another episode of navigating major programs. I'm here today with Richard Patel. I met Racheal at Oxford University when we were completing together our mastering major program management. And I asked Racheal today to join us on the podcast to discuss her dissertation, which is quite interesting and very relevant to the topics that we've been discussing on navigating major programs. How're you doing, Racheal? Racheal Patel  02:00I'm good Ricardo. And thanks for having me here. I'm excited to have a platform to talk about my dissertation and you providing that platform to talk about major programs. So thank you very much for having me.   Riccardo Cosentino  02:14It's my pleasure. So maybe since I've tucked up your dissertation a little bit, well, what was the topic of your dissertation?  Yeah, so my topic was actually looking at the challenges of adopting integrated project delivery in health infrastructure here specifically in Ontario. And I kind of was interested in this because here in Ontario, as you know, we've been in a transactional type of model for some time, and I wanted to see could we push the boundary and look at other project delivery models that would achieve the the goals of infrastructure for healthcare in a different manner? Interesting. And you talk about transactional contracting, and you talk about IPD, can you maybe explain for some of our listeners the difference or what was in the context of your, your research, what those terms mean? Racheal Patel  03:20So when we when I say transactional, it's more of a contractual obligation. So it's what we see today, like a p3, you know, alternative delivery model where you have a relationship based on some terms and conditions. Relational, it's a similar idea in that more, they're not similar, but it's a similar idea, in that it's a relationship based model where you're working together as a team, there's no one, you know, a buyer and a seller you are, I guess, in a way, a group or collaborative, all working towards the same goal and you have incentives and so forth, in a nutshell, that it's different. We in transactional, as you know, you have contractual requirements, you're obligated to meet certain things, whereas in relational, it's really about the relationships and the collaboration and the people and people organizations that come together to deliver. So it's, it's harder, sorry, relational is more softer compared to transactional in my non legal way of trying to explain. Riccardo Cosentino  04:41So another way of putting that is an is one that of an example that I use in the past is that transactional contracting or is more of a zero sum game where there is a party, a winning party in the losing party. We're in relational contracting. We're all on the same table, we all have one common goal, one common incentive. And all of the incentives are aligned providing a more collaborative environment.   Racheal Patel  05:11Yeah, yeah, that's probably more eloquent and articulate in the way I'm trying to explain it. That yeah, like, with relational, and specifically with IPD, you have everyone coming together with a common goal objective, and you're all measured on that same group of objectives or metrics metrics. And I would say transactional is a very much risk transfer moving risk to one party to hold that and your obligation to meet those risks, that transfer of that risk. But yes, I would say what you what you said is more eloquent than how I'm trying to explain it. Riccardo Cosentino  05:54No, yours is more is more detailed and more accurate by this very broad strokes. But maybe maybe for again, for our listeners, I know, in your research, you know, part of your literature review you you actually had a bit of a dive into IPD, which means integrated project delivery. And I actually cover some of that in my dissertation. So in a previous podcast, where I talked about IPD, Alliance and collaborative contracting, maybe just for those listeners that didn't listen to that podcast. Can you talk a little bit about the origin of IPD?  Yeah, no problem. So IPD, which is integrated project delivery is the definition. It's kind of vetted by the American Institute of Architects, or specifically the California Council that came up with this notion of IPD. Being that it's a project delivery model that integrates people, businesses, and legal structures into a process that drives collaboration, while it optimizes efficiencies in the design and the construction phases of a project. So what that really means is that your you know, you're kind of like a temporary project organization, or a temporary organization all set to one vision, a shared vision, purpose, and a goal. And you're all working together, in, in what we work in organizations to achieve that. And each part like, you know, you have a joint management decision making where you come together. It's not one party oversight on one, you have key party members within your organization that sit together make decisions, for the best project outcome, you agree on the targets and goals. So what what are we trying to like? What is our project mission values, but what are we trying to achieve with this, you bring everyone to the table. So it's early engagement of parties, like in our current models, or in some of the models, we're all used to, you know, you have owner, you know, their designers are the design team, and then they work together, then you bring in somebody else later in the game, whereas in this one, everyone's sitting at the table on day one, working together to achieve the vision. The other thing with integrated project delivery is that you're sharing the risks and rewards. So it's not self interest driven. It's more we work together, and we share the risk of the solutions we put together or the rewards of the solutions like we work together to do that. So it's a pain share gain kind of model, where if we all do it together, and we're successful, we profit in it together. If we made some bad judgments, we all suffer together in a nutshell. And then the other thing that's different than probably an alliance model, is that our life, reduce liability exposure. So there's no blame game, you know, you're waiving claim and liability between each other. I mean, I'm sure there are legal mechanisms that if it's willful, or negligent, like in that way, that it's purposeful, there's repercussions. But basically, what you're trying to do is create an environment that has trust or respect. And in order to do that, you don't have legal mechanisms that will point to someone and say, Well, you did this, now you're a blame because you all are all on the same page or sharing that reward or the risk or making the decisions.  Yeah, that's why I was That's why I was talking about a zero sum game, because I think what you described it, you know, I think the legal recourse creates a situation where there's going to be a winner and a loser in case things go wrong. I mean, at the end of the day, I mean, my my experience is that yeah, a contract. If a project goes well a contrast is on the shelves and nobody looks at it, but is when things start to go wrong, that you take out the contract. Look what the contract says and you pursue your legal remedies. I think what what you did ascribe to the IPD. And to a certain extent, even the Alliance model, or any relational contract allows for that. You know, if the project starts going badly, you don't reach for the contract to start appointing blame, but you actually have to sit at the table and come up with with a solution from the project team, rather than from the contract. Racheal Patel  10:25Yeah, like it's very much in this type of model. It's working together, you know, and in my experience, too, on the other types of contracts, if a project goes well, right, yeah, you're never gonna, you're never going to open it up and blame game. But I think, as the complexities of health infrastructure continues, and I'm talking health infrastructure, like continues to grow, I think we're more heading down the line. And I've seen it going down the line where that contract is open, and that blame game starts. Whereas an IP D, and what I like what I've seen in the industry, and those that have used it, you don't see those levels of escalation, or you don't hear about yourself as an escalation, because everyone that's in this delivery in this project are working together to achieve the same thing. So if, you know if blame is shared, everyone shares I mean, if blame is to be shared, everyone shares that blame. And so that that's the difference in this model, for sure.   Riccardo Cosentino  11:28Okay, so I think I think we've set the scene and we talked about IPD. So hopefully, people listening who are not familiar with a Marvel getting a sense. So like to take you back to your dissertation. And, you know, ask, I'd like to ask you, what were the key findings of your, of your, of your research. Racheal Patel  11:52So my, just to kind of give your listeners a little bit of context. So what I was trying to understand in this in this research is, what are the impediments or the challenges of adoption of this model? And so when I looked at, when I looked at, you know, how, how I would identify them, I interviewed individuals in Ontario, both in the public and the private end of health infrastructure, that are decision makers in the process and have been involved. And, you know, we looked at different categories. So is our market even ready to accept a model? Right? Like, are we are we in Ontario, even willing to say, hey, let's look at different project delivery models? You know, what's the impact of culture and environment? The legal ramifications, financial procurement, because we work through a different procurement body? And is there any impact of our regulatory authorities on how we go through it? And so I think, overarching, like one of the biggest findings, and the resounding is, the individuals that I interviewed, were all were like, We need a different model. So it was a resounding yes. The marketplace is saying we need to look at different ways to deliver these infrastructure projects. Because the complexities, the cost they're increasing. And the current models we have, while they deliver an amount saying that P3 are not good, but they do deliver. But for what we're delivering, it's not the best solution. And from a culture and environment, I think, you know, with integrated project delivery, it's about trust and collaboration. And our environment has a huge impact on trust, how we work together and so forth. So I think, I don't think are the culture we work in or in the environment. Everyone's like, it's going to be difficult to apply this model. And I think from a procurement perspective, one of the biggest, you know, ideas that came out was, you know, our procurement, the way we procure projects, that whole process, not necessarily, the broader procurement of the BPS has to change but we have to look at it in a different way to apply this type of model. I think those were some of the key big findings. Riccardo Cosentino  14:22Okay, so I think in your, your dissertation, you you talk about some of the challenges and some of the findings and I think procurement challenges is the one that I found quite interesting. And you talk about how the how the the process to secure funding for the developing new or new health infrastructure. creates challenges in adopting IPD. And also you look at the the value for money analysis used when procuring new infrastructure now that could be a barrier for the for the deployment of integrated project delivery. And so I'm very curious to draw upon your knowledge of what the MO Ministry of Health process is, and why is it detrimental? Racheal Patel  15:18So, I mean, it comes back to so the Ministry of Health process, if we look at, you know, how hospitals kind of work within our system, the hospitals are within, you know, the Ministry of Health. And it's not that they're regulated by the Ministry of Health, because each hospitals, independent corporations, they have their own board of directors, but they're tied to a lot of the operational funding the capital funding come through the Ministry of Health, so you have to work with them in order to get funding for whether it's a renovation or a new build. And so the capital, the health capital planning process, and I know they've changed it in in the last year, or they've added some different nomenclature of stages. But basically, it's separated into two different stages, in that you have your early planning, that talks about, you know, what is the infrastructure proposal how you're going to address it. And that then is requires approval to proceed further into the actual development of the health infrastructure structure project you want to actually implement. And so there's two different approval process within the government through the Treasury Board that your project has to go through. And then during that those approval processes, set dollar amount, whatever that is, whatever is established for that project, and that includes, you know, transaction fees. And so all the other fees that are held, that number is carried across the process. And that kind of is you're upset value or your total value of the project. But when you look at the process, the duration of this process is so long, and you know, healthcare projects can take 10, to, you know, 13 years to get through this process, where you actually go to a part where you go to RFP and start to bid and build, that there's such an evolution, the way we deliver healthcare, because it's rapidly changing with technology operations, and so forth, and different models of care, that what you first envisioned in your project, maybe you're one and where you ended up, when you're about to go to bed could change, but that number doesn't change. And so it's not agile enough to respond to the market. Riccardo Cosentino  17:36I guess another challenge is that when you know, because of the planning process, you develop a design and a solution. And you develop it to probably award 5% design completion. And so you lock in in certain certain things with your, with your master planning, you block schematic as you go through the approval process. And obviously, you wouldn't be able to have an IPD contractor on board, that early on to start that collaboration is that one of the findings, one of the challenges, Racheal Patel  18:11it is a challenge, but I think if you look at the way the US where IPDS is predominantly used for healthcare, you can have your business case written and your idea written, but then you know, when you get into blocks, or schematics, you engage that contractor into the process, right. And then together with the designer, the owner, the and the contractor in some of their sub trades, you start to build or design and plan for that future facility. So in the US, they do do that. Here in Ontario, we have a very process driven stream that contractors are not engaged and their value is not added until they get the bid documents. And so could the contractor come in earlier in the process? I believe it could. But that means you're procuring certain things earlier in order to have those conversations at the table. And they would have to be integrated into this. I don't see it being a barrier. I think it's a shift in mindset and how we approach it. And if this is the what we have to do with the ministry's process and Treasury board's approval for release of funding, then I think we have to look at, you know, when does a contract or when does the sub trades When did those key individuals get involved? Riccardo Cosentino  19:33Well, yeah, because what we have is a very linear process, you know, you have all these stages and you know, you can only is a Stage Gate approach. Well, I think without with IBD, you want a more fluid, more fluid approach that creates collaboration and interaction as early as possible because that's where that's where the value is created. And that's where optimization has appearance is it's at the early stages of the project. Racheal Patel  20:02Right. And it's also where the innovation happens, right? Like with the optimization, but it's innovation and maybe how we address mechanical I mean, you look at healthcare, mechanical, maybe 45, to, if not 50, but close to 50% of the value of our healthcare project is the engineering systems that run, not a name, excluding the equipment that you know, that it's put into the organization. But when you have such a heavy value of your costs sitting, like and you don't have those players that are going to build it at the table, it's a huge detriment, right. And we ended up having issues going down. And I think that's the benefit of this process of IPD. Everyone comes to the table early in design, so you can work out those solutions and the problems, say, you know, what's the best approach for, you know, air handling? What's the best approach for, you know, feature flexibility of data and so forth? I mean, I'm not an engineering to talk technical, but, you know, I've worked in situations where you have everyone at the table, and you can create something more efficient in its operation, but also in the price. Riccardo Cosentino  21:11Yes. Yeah. You know, enough to be dangerous. That's the mean. So, touched upon value for money. So let's, let's jump on to that. Because I think that's the other that, you know, and I worked for infrastructure, Ontario, and I know the value for money methodology. But, again, I think in your findings, you describe it beautifully. Why is problematic, so I won't steal your thunder. I leave, I leave you to explain why the VFM methodology is problematic. Racheal Patel  21:52Yeah, so So you, I get in trouble and not you. Alright. So I do believe that the value for money calculation that we use in Ontario is problematic, because the way we calculate value for money is that, and, again, I've listened and not at Infrastructure Ontario. So I can't say that with certainty. But my understanding of it is that when so let me take a step back when the idea of I think it's the idea of value for money first is problematic. When we think of value for money, we think of lowest price in Ontario. But when you look at what really value for money, it's the best, it's the best solution based on financial and non financial objectives. That's what value for money is value for money is not finding the cheapest bid. And I think, in Ontario, and I'm not just talking p3, but in Ontario, whether it's through supply chain procurement, so if we always look for this lowest price, because we believe that that is value for money, that itself is problematic for IPD. Because in IPD, its value for money is based on a number of other things, right? Value for money is on the team, it's on. It's not on a fixed price, it's how the team works together, right? Like, that's, you know, when you procure IPD, you're not procuring a fixed price, what you're procuring is the team that comes to the table that will work with you to develop the solution for what you're coming together for, you know, their qualifications, their experience, how they work together, their behaviors, that is what you're evaluating how you choose a team. It's not like, here's my lowest bid. And so I think that's one of the biggest challenges in Ontario is that we had this idea of low bid is the right solution. And then sorry, go   Riccardo Cosentino  21:52yeah, I was gonna I was gonna, you seem reluctant to come to the punch line. So I was gonna I was for you, in case you're too scared. Racheal Patel  24:00Scared, so but I just wanted to say, you know, like, so when you get to value for money calculation, and the way we do it is that it's about transferring the risk, right? So when you look at the value for money calculation, and how, you know, how one thing is, like one procurement model, p3 is better. It's because they're seeing the risk allocation, the transfers of the risk to the private sector is value for money for the public sector, because they're not burdened by that risk. And so that's kind of the premise. And I don't think that's correct, because you're measuring, you know, p3, the risk transference and against a traditional model where there isn't a risk transfer. So that's kind of the issue with the value for money calculation. Now you add an integrated project delivery, where the idea is risk sharing, and then you use that same methodology to calculate value for money IPD will never win because it's IPDs base core base is sharing risk. Because, you know, the definition is if you share a risk, you share solutions, right? Like you're working together to problem solve, as opposed to transferring that problem to somebody else doesn't get to the punch. Thank you. I'm not afraid to say it. But I just wanted to kind of, you know, I think it's two issues in our procurement, it's the idea of what value for money is and how we calculate money.   Riccardo Cosentino  25:26Okay, so I think I think that paints a pretty good picture of what what are the, in my mind, I mean, I'm your research talks about other challenges. And I think there's there's most the softer type challenges, which is, you know, resources, availability of resources, and culture and environment, which you talked at the beginning, but I'm a commercial person. So I always gravitate toward the heard liabilities and the heard numbers. So not that's not the sort of stuff but you know, the soft stuff is important. And yeah, I agree with you, I mean, value for money as to be and it to be to give credit to Infrastructure Ontario for for new projects. Now, on the civil side, they are starting to use more collaborative model, the studying to assess cognitive they do cognitive behavioral assessments for all the people that work on those project, because at the end of the day, there needs to be a culture of fit of everybody's at the table, because otherwise, you're not going to achieve the collaboration that you need. Racheal Patel  26:29100%. And, you know, I, I've spoken to people at Metrolinx, as well about the different ways they're trying to approach project delivery, civil projects are so complex, I would say probably even more so than a hospital delivery. You know, I think the hospital itself is a complex, but what Civil Works does, that's even more complex, but they're willing to try different models. And so if our partners here at Metrolinx, or other organizations are looking at different models, why can't we apply that? That's kind of also why I'm driving this idea. Like, let's look outside the box of what we've traditionally done here, Ontario. Riccardo Cosentino  27:06Yeah, I couldn't agree more. Okay. So jumping on, I wanted to maybe ask you more of a broader question, which, if you have actually had the chance to look at some case studies when you were doing your research, and if there's anything that that jumped out, you might you might have not actually looked at case study, because I know your literature literature review was a bit broader than that. But any, any anything that jumped out and key successes that jumped out,   Racheal Patel  27:34you know, IPD, in general, is permanently used in the US, but I think other countries are looking at it. So when I was doing this study, specifically, I was trying to find public hospitals or public systems that have applied integrated project delivery. The one organization I found was an I'm going to pronounce this wrong, because there is a lot over one of the letters, but it's in Norway, is the Songa project. And so the Norwegian government decided they've had enough with cost overruns, scheduled delays, adversarial relationships. And they actually implemented integrated project delivery in the redevelopment of hospitals, specifically one in this specific region and can't remember the name, but I can get you the reference or anybody that wants to know it after. And so they applied integrated project delivery, because they wanted more of a collaboration and a different approach to public infrastructure, it's probably the closest thing that you would see to a true definition of integrated project delivery, with the exception is that there is no multi party contract. So in integrated project delivery, all the individuals are under a multi party contracts, you all signed together. And so in this public project, that was the only key characteristics of a true IPD. That wasn't in there. But all of the risk sharing the reduced liability, not waiver of liability was there, you know, the the key concepts were there, with the exception of the multi party agreement. So that was probably the only one. There's still in the middle of the build stages. And if you do look it up. It's multi phase project. It's very complex redevelopment in this system. But they've just started issuing case studies or publishing case studies are starting to talk to the public or the global public about this specific example. And it's successful because they have delivered and they've achieved what they've wanted to they've had innovations through the process. But it's the first example of public system using integrated project delivery for health infrastructure. Riccardo Cosentino  29:43Interesting. Okay, I'll try. I'll try to get the details. We'll put in the shownotes. Search it up. Okay, so I guess, as maybe as a final question, probably quite a challenging question but are going to have Is there any way? What will be your recommendation to Ontario policymakers? entities like MOH, or Infrastructure Ontario? To what what would they have to do to embrace IPD for future projects? How can they navigate these challenges? Effectively?   does. I think, I think if I can paraphrase. I mean, there's a there's a need for a shift for a fundamental shift in the policy, because as you describe the fact that hospitals are risk averse, and they can't really absorb too much or cost overruns, or, you know, as lower risk. But that's a funding issue. Right? That's a policy issue there. I mean, at the end of the day, hospital are a creature of the Ministry of Health, right. So ultimately, the governance could allow could be put in place to allow a hospital to to have a different approach a different commercial approach. So it is it is within the gift of the policymaker and the politicians. Racheal Patel  33:45Yeah. And 100%. And I think, you know, when you're paraphrasing it better than I wrote it, I think, but I'm trying to put, you know, 60 pages into small answer. But if you look at you know, just even the allocation of how hospitals have funding for resources to do infrastructure. In the study, a lot of individuals brought up that thing that goes, there's not even enough money to do the current projects that we have with the lack of funding, you know, because they get a certain percentage of ancillary funding in order to pay their staff. But in this situation, when we do IPD, you're going to have a plethora of individuals and experts and stuff that have to sit in the hospital organization to do this. And a hospital isn't an infrastructure professional, right? They bring in the resources to do what they need to but they're they're there to deliver service and care to their community. And so they need to bring all these specialists in but if our if our ancillary costs are how until your cost is given and or funding is given to the hospitals to have the resources doesn't meet the need of these comp, this type of project delivery, you're never going to be able to add execute it. Right now, it supports more of the transactional. So yeah, to your point that also has to be done from a ministry level saying we need to look at how money is given the allocation of funding for these types. Riccardo Cosentino  35:15Okay, so I mean, if I gonna, I'm going to try to summarize I mean, I think my three takeaways is having the there needs to be a change in changing culture, and environment. In order to bring a different type of behaviors to the table, there needs to be a change in the way that risk is allocated, or better, we need to find a better way to share risk. We need to we will need to change some of the policies associated with procurement and project development. And if all this was to happen, then potentially we could have a rich IPD market in Ontario.  Yeah, I think you separated and I think maybe IPD, just in its and probably negate everything I just said about why I'm passionate about IPD. But I, I, I think this would be true for any relational type of contracting like Alliance, Alliance, as well as IPD. They have similarities as we talked about earlier. But what you've summarize are critical for our marketplace to allow for different models. And I think that's kind of the crux of the issue is that we have a marketplace that's set up for one specific type of delivery model. And if we need to look outside the box, we need to look at these issues. Okay, now, you said it better than me, well, Racheal Patel  36:44play off of you. Riccardo Cosentino  36:47Okay, I think I think that's all we have time for today. Thank you very much for joining me today. Racheal. This was a fascinating conversation about our own province, our own in our own country. So thank you for joining me and all the best for your future endeavors. Racheal Patel  37:02Thanks, Riccardo and thank you for the platform to talk about this right now. Riccardo Cosentino  37:08That's it for this episode on navigating major problems. I hope you found today's conversation as informative and thought provoking as I did. If you enjoyed this conversation, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. I would also like to personally invite you to continue the conversation by joining me on my personal LinkedIn at Riccardo Cosentino. Listening to the next episode, we will continue to explore the latest trends and challenges in major program management. Our next in depth conversation promises to continue to dive into topics such as leadership risk management, and the impact of emerging technology in infrastructure. It's a conversation you're not going to want to miss. Thanks for listening to Navigating Major Programmes and I look forward to keeping the conversation going  Music: "A New Tomorrow" by Chordial Music. Licensed through PremiumBeat.DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

The Courageous Podcast
Jae Goodman - Founder and CEO of Superconnector Studios

The Courageous Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 54:49


Why interrupt the entertainment when you can create it?  Jae Goodman is Founder and CEO of Superconnector Studios, a Management Consultancy, Brand Entertainment Producer, and Talent-Led-Consumer-Product Accelerator.  His thesis that brands can create entertainment has earned him thirty-six Cannes Lions, seventeen Webby awards, four Emmys from twelve Emmy nominations, and four Gold Effies including the coveted David vs. Goliath.  In his conversation with host Ryan Berman, Jae gives an overview of his incredible career journey working for legends like Warren Miller and Bill Graham, and sharing many lessons he's learned along the way.  The two also debate the importance of awards in the advertising and creative fields, and unpack the three T's that Jae feels describe him best - Talkative, Tenacious, and Tireless.

The Resilient Recruiter
How to Successfully Pivot Your Recruitment Agency into a Thriving Management Consultancy, with Colin Kleine, Ep #192

The Resilient Recruiter

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 61:41


Adding management consultancy as a service offering of your recruitment agency can potentially increase your revenue. But the question is, is it easier said than done?   In this episode, you will hear insights from Colin Kleine, co-founder of Scalerr. They're a growth advisory firm that helps Tech companies reach their revenue goals through Strategy, Execution, and People.   Colin discusses why he made the pivot from Recruiter into Management Consultant, and why recruitment was so fundamental in helping him successfully do it. He shared the challenges, key learnings, and how this transition benefits their business.    I have known Colin since 2014, he's a former client and I've tracked his remarkable rise, especially since he launched Scalerr.    Episode Outline and Highlights   [02:07] Colin shared how he came across Mark and the learnings he took that transformed his billings. [05:34] The highs and lows that led Colin to start Scalerr. [11:45] Thriving during the longest COVID lockdown. [16:21] From recruitment to management consulting: Colin explains how their advisory services help clients expand internationally to increase their valuation. [28:49] Mark emphasizes how understanding the client's objectives rather than just filling roles can add more value. [38:14] How having a co-founder who is aligned with Collin's passion became a game-changer. [48:30] Colin shares the biggest challenges that he had to face when building Scalerr. [56:13] Key success factors and milestones that led Colin and Scalerr to where they are now. [1:00:46] Colin thanks Mark for being a mentor and inspiration throughout his career. Recruitment Skills and Experience Leading to Management Consulting   How Colin pivoted from being just a recruiter to a management consultant is a story that I find fascinating. Aside from talent acquisition, Scalerr helps startup companies scale up and expand globally and increase their valuation. What propelled this shift? Colin shared three takeaways:   Understanding their client's objectives and challenges. Colin and his team are focused on being consultative and understanding their client's journey, stresses, and pain points.   Learning from experience: having helped more than 150 companies, Colin and his team learned what makes some businesses successful and some businesses fail. They have come up with a playbook that    Leveraging his recruitment experience, Colin took lessons from the CEOs, VPs, and other key positions he placed. He said, “You learn information that somebody else is prepared to pay hundreds of millions of dollars for. So you start learning what is it that made some companies wildly successful? What is it that successful CEOs did to grow and scale a company and also understand how all of this ties in ultimately into valuation?”   The management consulting arm of their business skyrocketed, leading Colin and his team to start a venture arm.    Challenges and Solutions While Building Scalerr   Just like all business owners, Colin faced a multitude of challenges when building Scalerr. I wanted to hear what his top challenges are and how his team was able to overcome them. He shared one particular challenge that resonates with many recruitment business owners:   “Not enough hours in the day, as many entrepreneurs will do, and make this mistake of trying to do too much of it yourself. And I know there's going to be a lot of people listening to this podcast that know exactly what I'm talking about, not realizing when it's now time to start delegating things out and bringing somebody on board to do that, not knowing when to give up control and relinquish.”   Colin emphasized the importance of systemizing and delegating tasks. Not doing so and becoming overwhelmed with tasks you can delegate will be a constraint to scaling your business.   Creating a Flywheel: Pivotal Factors That Propelled Scalerr to Their Current Achievements   Another topic that stood out to me is how Colin and his team were able to create a flywheel - their consultancy work feeds their recruitment segment and vice versa. Instead of solely relying on placements as a revenue stream, they were able to establish their consultancy to the point that it could be a standalone revenue source. Colin described it this way: “I think there's a lot of mutual value added and then you start speaking to them and introducing yourself and building a relationship, and more and more people know you, and guess what? They end up giving you recruitment work.”   Colin also elaborated on the three pivotal factors that he believes contributed greatly to their current achievements:   Diversification of where they source their leads. Foundational understanding of their clients on a business level. Creating their own flywheel and not solely relying on placements as a revenue source.   Our Sponsor   This podcast is proudly sponsored by i-intro  i-intro® is an end-to-end retained recruitment platform. Their technology and methodology allow recruiters to differentiate themselves from the competition, win more retained business, bigger fees, and increase their billings. Their software combined with world-class training enables you to transition from transactional, contingency recruiter to consultative, retained recruiter. Instead of being perceived as a “me too” vendor, you'll be positioned as a “me only” solutions provider. Be sure to mention Mark Whitby or The Resilient Recruiter. Book your free, no-obligation consultation here: https://recruitmentcoach.com/retained   Colin Kleine Bio and Contact Info   Colin specializes in forging innovative revenue streams through strategic channel partnerships, crafting accelerated GTM and Commercialization strategies, and handpicking high-impact teams with a battle-tested background in startup scaling. His expertise spans customized advisory and recruitment services, enabling swift market validation, deft navigation of the intricate APAC landscape, and securing vital venture capital and government grants. With an impressive portfolio of over 150 victorious startups, Colin's results-driven approach guarantees maximum revenue, valuation growth, and a triumphant expansion into the APAC market. As a dedicated investor and seasoned business advisor, Colin puts his money where his mouth is, committed to your success while leveraging his insider knowledge to drive your business forward.   Colin on LinkedIn Scalerr website link    People and Resources Mentioned   Allan Cutter on LinkedIn Leanne Sarah Jones Hunt on LinkedIn Traction by Gino Wickman The E Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Who Not How by Dan Sullivan   Connect with Mark Whitby Get your FREE 30-minute strategy call Mark on LinkedIn Mark on Twitter: @MarkWhitby Mark on Facebook Mark on Instagram: @RecruitmentCoach Subscribe to The Resilient Recruiter   If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take two minutes to leave a review. Your review is greatly appreciated because it helps us attract a bigger audience and help more recruiters.  “Support the podcast and leave a review here”.

UBC News World
Azure Migration For Defense Contractors By Top Access Management Consultancy

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 2:25


As a defense contractor, knowing and controlling who has access to your data is crucial for security. To help you stay up-to-date with the best digital security solutions for your business, Azure IAM offers professional access management consulting services.Visit https://azureiam.com/ for more information. Azure IAM, LLC City: Sterling Address: P. O. Box 650685 Website https://azureiam.com Phone +1-575-312-9326 Email robin@azureiam.com

The Executive Appeal
Ep 102: Preparing High Performing Leaders for Executive Positions with Samia Qamar

The Executive Appeal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 33:13


In this episode, guest Samia Qamar emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with people who both challenge and support you and the need to strategically spend time with individuals who can provide valuable help, advice, and advocacy. Samia is a Pakistani citizen with a rich experience of more than 16 years in Human Resources of multinational companies with multiple industries, which includes Healthcare, Management Consultancy,Hospitality and Financial Services. In her most recent role, she's working as a trusted partner for business.Her purpose is nurturing talent for scalable business and sustainable planet. She cultivates workplaces by guiding leaders to engage, lead high performance teams, create Employee Value Proposition by building a competitive advantage, drive cultural transformations, and develop talent and leadership pipeline to deliver sustainable profits.She has an innate passion for philanthropy through community outreach.Samia's Awards and Recognitions Include: Listed in the “South Asia's Top 100 Power Women” –South Asian Business Excellence Awards (2022) Inducted into the WAW Hall Of Fame at the 5th annual WAW – Women Appreciating Women prestigious conference (2021) Inducted into The Global Library of Female Authors with 99 inspirational women (2020). Recognized by Women Economic Forum as “Exceptional Woman of Excellence” in Cairo (2020). Appointed as Global Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan (2019).Samia is a member of LEAD Alumni community for Stanford GSB. Also, she's a Senior CertifiedProfessional from Society for Human Resources Management, US.MAIN TAKEAWAYS:[00:01:30] Podcast's popularity and success.[00:04:37] Growing up in Pakistan[00:08:23] Disparity between men and women[00:13:41] Bigger sense of purpose[00:18:26] Confidence is your best accessory[00:20:09] Asking for opportunities[00:24:01] Professional development practices[00:27:59] Prioritizing time for career exploration[00:31:06] Taking action to reach goals.Purchase your copy of "Relationships that Work" on Amazon today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD2KJX17?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

Cloud Nine Spain - Prestige Spanish Properties

Cloud Nine Spain Mankind Director Sean Woolley speaks about his background in the UK and his move to Spain. Originally from the Wirral Peninsula near Liverpool in the UK, Sean studied law and psychology in university. He trained to be a criminal lawyer and enjoyed the experience but left the profession due to government cost-cutting measures. He later got into management consultancy and high-end recruitment. When he sold his stake in his Management Consultancy firm he decided to move to Spain with his partner. They sold their belongings in the UK and bought a small apartment in Marbella, feeling a sense of freedom and escape from the rat race. Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8pR4JKvTGeU Get in touch with Sean: Telephone: +34 951 203 808 Email: sean@cloudninespain.com https://cloudninespain.com/ Cloud Nine Consulting S.L. The Pool Marbella (Oficina 3.14) C.C. El Capricho Av. Bulevar Principe Alfonso de Hohenlohe 2 29602 Marbella, Malaga

Funnel Reboot podcast
Analytics - worth the investment, with Martin McGarry

Funnel Reboot podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 40:42


Analytics is something that everyone says they want, and some brag that they can analyze very well. But few people know what investment's required to build a quality analytics function, and even fewer are good at justifying its value.  Our guest Martin McGarry is so passionate about analytics, as you'll see from his  backstory, if anyone can articulate the business value of analytics, it's him.  After completing a Bachelor of Science from The University of Manchester and studying at the University of Cambridge as a Doctoral Candidate, our guest worked in the UK analytics practice of a global Management Consultancy.  Due for a change after 6 years of that, he moved to Ottawa Canada and founded his own consultancy so he could offer a more independent approach. A while later started the firm he's been leading for nearly 15 years, Bronson Analytics.  In 2018 he began a recurring event in Ottawa called Beer & Analytics, which draws hundreds from the field together for learning and socializing. In 2022, the event went outside of Ottawa for the first time, being held in Toronto.

A Little Bit Radical: Business | People | Planet
Guy Singh-Watson (Riverford) - From one man and a wheelbarrow, to an employee-owned organic veg empire

A Little Bit Radical: Business | People | Planet

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 40:33


In the mid-80s, Guy Singh-Watson left his cushty job as a management consultant to return to his roots (quite literally) as a he ploughed a few acres of his parents' farm and started growing organic vegetables. Over the 30 years since, Riverford Organic Farms has grown to become the most recognisable name in organic produce in the UK, turning over £100m + per year. The list of 'little bit radical' aspects to Guy and Riverford is extensive, from pioneering 'direct-to-consumer' veg boxes in the 90s, to becoming an employee owned business, to being a proud B Corp. A famously self-assured and opinionated figure, Guy doesn't hold back in this interview where he covers: How his childhood on a farm encouraged him to think creatively, practically, and entrepreneurially His parents' radical ideas on farming and the world which influenced him His very unusual 8th birthday present How he continues to become more radical as he gets older and is determined to challenge what he sees as terrible governance His views on Boris Johnson, Jacob Rees-Mogg and the Conservative government From milking cows, to opening the New York office of a Management Consultancy within a year of graduating The early days of Riverford His hideous experience selling to supermarkets and The 'freaks from the fringes' who inspired him to switch to a direct-to-consumer model The community-led marketing approach which grew the business in the early days His dislike of the word 'professional' and how he reveres 'competence' How capitalism needs to be regulated and his admiration for the B Corp movement How the 'customer is not always right' Riverford's environmental policies and his frustration with over-focus on plastics The importance of fully understanding how your product fits into your customers' lives Employee ownership and his motivations for handing over ownership of Riverford to its employees Whether every business could be employee-owned His desire for a political shift to re-distribute wealth to those who need it most Our need to reclaim the sense patriotism and collectivism that founded the NHS and the welfare state Keep up with Guy's latest blogs on 'Wicked Leaks' https://wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk/author/guy-singh-watson/ Visit the Riverford website: https://organic.riverford.co.uk/ Rob on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-warren/ Standing on Giants: standingongiants.com Want to appear? Email: podcast@standingongiants.com

UBC News World
Wealth Management Consultancy In Rockford: Diversify Your Investment Portfolio

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 2:26


Call Goldstone Financial Group (630-620-9300) for industry-leading wealth management and investment advice. Go to https://goldstonefinancialgroup.com/ for more information. Goldstone Financial Group 18W140 Butterfield Road Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park, IL 60181, United States Website https://goldstonefinancialgroup.com/contact-us/ Phone +1-630-620-9300 Email prc.pressagency@gmail.com

The Recruitment Network Podcast
Head-To-Head: Episode 13

The Recruitment Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 32:32


Episode 13: Sarah Davenport and Matthew Bennett The Recruitment Network provides a platform for successful recruitment leaders to share their stories, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to get to the next level. In this episode, we present an engaging conversation between two great business leaders: Sarah Davenport, Managing Director at Capstone and Matthew Bennett, Managing Director at Ascent. Sneak Peak: Sarah Davenport: Capstone offers exceptional service and an unrivalled knowledge of the market. It is driven by quality its what sets them apart in the industry. Matthew Bennett: Industry Expert within Management Consultancy headhunting - strategy, restructuring & turnaround, pricing, innovation, change and programme management. Tune in below!

Polarised
Management consultancy under the spotlight

Polarised

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 32:02


In this thought-provoking interview series from the RSA, Matthew Taylor, puts a range of leading thinkers on the spot - from writers to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future. McKinsey & Co is one of the biggest names in the global consulting business. Established in 1926, it employs 30,000 people, has offices in more than 130 locations and earns billions of dollars in fees. But what exactly does the company do? And how much power does it have in shaping the way corporations and governments are run? Matthew is joined by two New York Times investigative reporters, Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe, whose latest book, When McKinsey Comes to Town, shines a spotlight on the influential firm. Walt Bogdanich is an investigative reporter for The New YorkTimes. He has been awarded three Pulitzer Prizes for his investigative journalism. He previously produced stories for “60 Minutes,” ABC News and TheWall Street Journal in New York and Washington. He has a B.A. in political science from the University of Wisconsin and a master's degree in journalism from Ohio State University. He lives in Port Washington, NY.Michael Forsythe is an investigative reporter for The New York Times. At Bloomberg was part of a team that won the George Polk Award in 2013. Mr. Forsythe is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He has a B.A. in international economics from Georgetown University and a Master's degree in East Asian Studies from Harvard University. He lives in New York City.Michael and Walt's book, 'When McKinsey Comes to Town,' is available now. A Tempo & Talker production for the RSA. In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here. 

What is a Good Life?
What is a Good Life? #4 - Two Men's Tales of Therapy with Jindy Mann

What is a Good Life?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 66:54


On the fourth episode of the “What is a Good Life?” podcast, I am joined by Jindy Mann to discuss both our experiences of therapy. Jindy is a co-Founder of Leader Brother Son, a group that works with individuals and organisations, with the goal of helping men become better and happier partners, colleagues, fathers, leaders, brothers, sons - and men. Ultimately through having more open, honest, and vulnerable, conversations and engaging with topics men don't typically discuss. A significant departure from his past lives in Management Consultancy and Banking. Jindy is also a good mate of mine, and we thought it would be helpful to have a conversation around our experiences with therapy, in part to break down stigma around what therapy is, how it works, what you could expect from it, and to show it's a normal topic of conversation.  In this podcast we share what was happening in our lives that made us seek therapy, what moments instigated the process, what we wanted to explore or heal, how it started, what surprised us about it, and how our lives have changed for the better because of it. Running Order:01:35 Podcast begins03:10 When did Jindy start going to therapy05:45 Why Jindy needed therapy09:10 You seem to be carrying grief10:00 Why Mark needed therapy13:00 Tired of faking it (clip)17:18 Finding a therapist20:10 Needing someone independent and skilled24:25 How did your therapy journey begin?26:15 Letting go and crying30:00 Dealing with our past and events from childhood33:00 Using anger as a coping mechanism35:36 Not knowing how to express feelings37:00 Speaking in the first-person perspective41:00 What surprised you about therapy44:35 It felt good to cry47:00 Stigma 50:00 How did it affect your relationships?55:00 Is all vulnerability is good vulnerability?58:40 Redefining old friendships1:02:46 The biggest influence of therapy on our lives1:05:45 What is a good life for Jindy For further content and information check out the following: - For clips and video of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/- Leader Brother Son website: https://www.leaderbrotherson.com/- Jindy's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jindymann/- Jindy's newsletter: https://jindymann.substack.com/Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel for daily clips and weekly reflections.  

Living The Retirement Lifestyle
Maybe It’s About Time

Living The Retirement Lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 31:37


Maybe It's About Time is the title of a book written by our guest Neil Boss on this edition of Living The Retirement Lifestyle Podcast. Neil is a retired partner of Deloitte LLP one of "The Big Four" Accountancy and Management Consultancy firms in London and we were intrigued to know the story behind his book and whether it was something he had always wanted to do... You'll hear his answer when you tune into our chat because like you, we were intrigued to know why now and why the story line he chose but as you will hear him say "it was always a plan to write a book in his retirement" We'll circle back to that... https://vimeo.com/773253506 The Story Set in the early months of 2020 Maybe It's About Time is a story about the difficulty of changing life for the better. The central characters are Marcus and Claire and how a chance encounter through a mutual friend, Gavin leads to an unlikely friendship all the while the early months of the pandemic were unfolding. We had to ask Neil whether Marcus was actually him but he assures us the character was totally fictional albeit he draws on his experience of what he describes as the egocentric world of professional service. Whilst full of humour, the story ultimately delivers a serious message about remaining true to our personal values and changing lives for the better. We began reading Maybe It's About Time on a transatlantic flight to Salt Lake City just recently. It was a large book to take on board but Susan was quickly engrossed (and the crew were intrigued to know was it a good book lol). I (Chris) get to read it next beacuse that's how we work together lol

UBC News World
This Partner Management Consultancy Offers Outsourced Master Servicing

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 2:46


For a booming business that runs like a dream, partner up with BeeSeen! More details at https://beeseensolutions.com/outsourcing

The Brand Called You
Evolution of Supply Chain Management | Cameron Johnson, Partner at Tidalwave Solutions, HR & Management Consultancy

The Brand Called You

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 22:27


In times, when the customers expect prompt home delivery of products, the supply chain comes to play a critical role in the success of businesses. This complex network of individuals, resources, technology and activities needs to be managed efficiently to mitigate the risks involved in the production and distribution of the goods. Today, we have a veteran supply chain specialist, Cameron Johnson, who takes us through the evolution of the supply chain. We compare the supply chain risks between Asian countries and other parts of the world. About Cameron Johnson Cameron is the partner of Tidalwave Solutions and a professor at NYU Shanghai. Tidalwave Solutions is divided into two parts, with one part rendering HR and recruitment services, while the other deals with management consultancy, with specialization in supply chains. Cameron teaches project management, global economy, and leadership at NYU, Shanghai. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

Women in NFTs & Web3
26 - Finding Jobs in Web3 & How to Creatively Leverage the Blockchain feat. Niamh O'Connell

Women in NFTs & Web3

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 27:14


Learn about finding jobs in web3 & how to creatively leverage the blockchain with Niamh O'Connell. Niamh (Neeve) O'Connell is senior business development manager at CasperLabs. Niamh is a blockchain expert and has been at the forefront of the blockchain evolution since 2016. She is a co-founder of BlockW, a female-led initiative providing a platform for communication, education, and the discussion of ideas relating to careers in blockchain. Earlier in her career (2016), Niamh served at Deloitte and was a founding team member that set up and scaled the company's blockchain lab for Europe, Middle East and South Africa. She was also part of a small team that set up ConsenSys Ireland in 2018 and eventually joined ConsenSys U.S in 2020, working with Treum to build out a SaaS blockchain supply chain platform and co-lead the company's customer adoption division. Additionally in 2018, Niamh worked on the first few production-grade blockchain applications for consumer-packaged goods and in the food & agriculture industry. Niamh was named 2018 “Blockchain Leader of the Year” at the Dublin Tech Summit and has co-authored numerous blockchain studies. Niamh holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from Trinity College Dublin and a Master of Science in Management Consultancy from University College Dublin. Connect with Niamh https://casperlabs.io/ (https://casperlabs.io/) Company Twitter- @Casper_Labs Are you a women-identifying, purpose-driven human looking to receive deeper support on your web3 journey through an inclusive community? Make sure to check out The Calibration Room: https://www.calibrationroom.io/ (https://www.calibrationroom.io/) To join the free NFT Marketing School, head to: https://www.tiktok.com/link/v2?aid=1988&lang=en&scene=bio_url&target=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2Fp3cdgjsWuj (discord.gg/p3cdgjsWuj)  To learn more about Caitlin or MetaMint Marketing, go to: https://www.metamintmarketing.io/ (https://www.metamintmarketing.io/)

Career Success Stories
CHARLES TAN and SAM FRASER on Management Consultancy As A Career Option

Career Success Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 50:59


To watch the video version click ---> https://youtu.be/ieJ7T12PDZ8 Charles Tan is a Partner and the Singapore office Lead with ADAPTOVATE Asia Pacific and specializes in strategy and operational Improvement. He has over 20 years of working experience across southeast Asia and Australia in industries such as financial services, telecoms, tertiary education, agriculture, private equity & utilities. Joining Charles is Sam who is a Project Lead with ADAPTOVATE and has led multiple teams in financial services through agile transformations and driven shifts in culture. Both gentlemen responded to questions from a live audience at a public webinar organized by Workforce SG. Highlights of their insights are summarized below: What makes the Management Consulting profession an interesting one? A lot of big boys from the Management Consulting field just hit straight for the graduating cohort & grab the cream of the crop. Did both of you start that way?You mentioned that you invested heavily. Was it just Financial?How do management Consultants thrive in domains which are completely new like the Metaverse or post-Covid world where there's no prior knowledge nor experience?Do you put your potential hires through case interviews?If you have two individuals coming in with quite similar experiences, to what degree do you focus on EQ and mindset in your selection?Do you prefer a homogeneous or heterogeneous team?What are the key things that you look for in a consultant?Can you share with us the workplace culture at ADAPTOVATE?Will someone between the ages of 55 to 65 years old be suitable for a management consulting role?If a consultant is popular with many clients to the detriment of an unequal distribution of work amongst consultants, will you hold this consultant back from taking on more or go where the business goes? Thank you Charles & Sam for your generous advice & for spending extended time to address more questions from the audience! ______________________________ To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: - https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain - https://facebook.com/artofcareer - https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #managementconsulting #consultancy #caseinterview #careertransitioncoach #careermode #careerchange #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

GrowCFO Show
#82 My Journey to CFO via Sales and Management Consultancy with Manu Gupta, CFO at GridDuck

GrowCFO Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 33:31


Manu Gupta has acted as CFO of several high growth businesses including MyDrive Solutions, GridDuck, and Brisk. He shares his unusual journey to his first CFO role and becoming a board advisor. Manu isn't from a traditional accountancy background. He started his career in sales. A finance-based MBA then took Manu into a career in management consulting. He chose to leave consulting and move to a startup. The startup needed a finance team ahead of a Series A investment. Manu's job was to create that team. Manu regards himself as a generalist and really enjoys the variety of challenges the CFO role offers him. We talk about how to become sufficiently rounded to do all the things a generalist CFO needs to do well. We also examine Manu's skills as a management consultant and understand how he applied those to be a dynamic finance leader. Manu talks about the attitudes and skills a modern CFO needs to bring to the role. He has much to share. Listen to the full episode to find out more, including passions and lessons learned that come straight from the cricket field!  Links Manu Gupta on LinkedInKevin Appleby on LinkedInFind out more about becoming a CFOThe CFO as co-pilot to the CEO Timestamps 00:59 How did you become a CFO? 02:35 From sales to finance 03:35 Manu's mantra: “I find myself in places I've not been before” 04:36 Becoming a well-rounded generalist 05:00 An MBA in finance leads to a career in consultancy 06:10 Opportunity to work in a startup and create a finance team ahead of a Series A fundraise 07:16 Advantages & disadvantages of an accountancy qualification and background 09:22 Leveraging skills learned as a consultant 11:06 What attitudes and skills do modern CFOs need? 11:45 Being a business partner and helping others make decisions 13:36 How to engage with others 16:04 Managing your energy 17:13 Managing situations with customers 20:40 Working with the SLT beyond just finance 22:21 Acting as a non-exec alongside being an operational CFO 25:27 Having an impact 25:51 Ben Stokes - lessons from the cricket field 28:45 What are you passionate about? 31:31 The Godfather and the CFO

Sellernomics
10 Ways to Create a High Performing Amazon UK Business | Dr. Heloise Finch

Sellernomics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 29:03


In this Sellernomics Podcast episode, Dr. Heloise Finch of #SellBeyond will also talk about what state is Amazon UK and Amazon Europe in right now? Where do you see Amazon sellers going? Q4 was very successful for many Amazon sellers: What should they be focusing on right now in the UK? and more. #HeloiseFinch About Dr. Heloise Finch of Sell Beyond Sell Beyond helps companies build a better Amazon business to drive profitable growth through business strategy, team training, Amazon branding, and Seller/Vendor Central knowledge. As CEO of Sell Beyond, Heloise works with business leaders helping them navigate the complexities of Amazon as a new revenue stream or improving the existing channel. Sell Beyond is focused on creating robust, sustainable, and long-term sales channels for future growth, working hard to ensure Amazon works for your business to ensure ROI, including Heloise started selling on Amazon.com in 2006. Her expertise with Amazon Strategy and Management Consultancy also builds on 15 years' experience within startup marketing and financial consulting, combined with a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from the University of Michigan. About GETIDA With e-commerce growing annually by at least 30%, it will become harder and harder to audit what can amount to anywhere from 1-3% of your annual revenue. GETIDA is actively dedicated to improving the overall operations of Amazon FBA sellers. We've developed robust auditing software that keeps track of your Amazon FBA inventory transactions, refunds, seller data analytics, and FBA reimbursements easily and clearly. We maintain an agreeable, established relationship with Amazon, and our dedicated case managers draw on that relationship when filing FBA reimbursement claims on your behalf. We not only identify potential FBA reimbursement claims, our case managers file and follow up on all of your Amazon cases, providing a premium quality service for you and your business. You can join GETIDA for free and quickly discover the FBA reimbursements data on your Amazon account, get free consulting on how to improve your Amazon business, and much more!

Dé Klantenpodcast | BNR
Winnende offertes schrijven? Deze neurotips helpen je!

Dé Klantenpodcast | BNR

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 34:09


Slimme aanpassingen die de kwaliteit van jouw offertes flink omhoog brengen: wie wil dat nou niet?! Podcasthost Daniëlle de Jonge spreekt in deze aflevering van Dé Klantenpodcast met Saskia Kerkhof – specialist in neuropsychologie in offertes. Over onder meer: Het primacy-recency-effect voor een onuitwisbare indruk Egotripperij, en dan vooral welk ego je voorrang geeft Jezelf exclusief en schaars maken met kleine-dingen-die-het-doen Veel aansprekende voorbeelden én praktische tips die maken dat jouw klanten zich gezien, gehoord en begrepen voelen als ze jouw offertes lezen. En daar dan vervolgens graag JA tegen zeggen. Extra tips Meer tips over offertes? Luister dan ook deze aflevering van Dé Klantenpodcast: In offertes is prijs het minst interessant – met Jos Burgers Meer inspiratie? Volg de gratis mini-masterclass ‘Onderscheidende klantgerichtheid'. Host en co-host Daniëlle de Jonge is expert in eigentijdse klantgerichtheid en commerciële slagkracht. Ze is veelgevraagd spreker, trainer en auteur van de bestsellers ‘Verleid de klant', ‘Human2Human: de nieuwe klantrelatie' en ‘Extreem klantgericht'. Zij helpt bedrijven om zakelijk onweerstaanbaar aantrekkelijk te zijn. Daniëlle is de vaste host van Dé Klantenpodcast. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danielledejonge Saskia Kerkhof is directeur en oprichter van Winnende Offertes Schrijven. Haar bedrijf helpt van klein MKB tot corporate bedrijven om meer offertes te winnen in minder tijd. Ze studeerde Toegepaste Communicatiewetenschappen aan de Universiteit Twente en rondde cum laude een tweede master in Management Consultancy af in Rotterdam. Haar boek ‘Slimmer Offertes Maken' over neuropsychologie in offertes is opgenomen in het vaste curriculum van verschillende hogescholen. Ook treedt ze regelmatig op als gastdocent, spreker en columnist over neuro-offertes.   Linkedin: Saskia Kerkhof | LinkedIn Connect met Dé Klantenpodcast Heb je vragen of input? Neem dan contact op met podcasthost Daniëlle de Jonge via mail (mail@danielledejonge.nl), LinkedIn, Twitter of Instagram. Abonneren op deze podcast kan via bnr.nl/deklantenpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transformation Leaders
André Stebens (CEO of the management consultancy Cassini Consulting AG) in conversation with René Esteban

Transformation Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 35:49


Veränderungen gestaltenVeränderungen werden sich in Zukunft immer weiter beschleunigen. Für Unternehmen und Organisationen bedeutet das, dass sie sich darauf einstellen müssen, um erfolgreich zu sein und zu bleiben“, sagt André Stebens, CEO der Unternehmensberatung Cassini Consulting AG, in unserer Reihe Transformation Leaders. Das Ziel der Technologie- und Managementberatung ist es, den digitalen Wandel zu gestalten. Sie begleitet Unternehmen und die öffentliche Verwaltung in Deutschland auf dem Weg der Transformation. Denn: Organisationen wachsen nur dann, wenn sie die Fähigkeit entwickeln, sich immer wieder zu verändern und an die neuen Gegebenheiten anpassen. Dafür müssen Organisationen bestimmte Voraussetzungen schaffen. René Esteban hat von André Stebens erfahren, wie das gelingt und wie man die Menschen hierbei wertschätzend einbindet.

The FS Club Podcast
Difficult Questions: Saving Management Consultancy From Itself

The FS Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 46:40


Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3D3fz1V Often the subject of cynical and dismissive media coverage, that emphasises high day rates, over-reliance on management jargon and little added value, management consultancy is a much-maligned profession. Yet, at their best, consultants help organisations set new directions, manage change effectively and generally improve business performance. Is it a profession with a future and how can consultants avoid joining the ranks of scriveners, patten-makers and other redundant occupations? Can those who claim to master change for their clients, change enough to survive? Drawing on research carried out by the Centre for Management Consulting Excellence, this webinar will ask some uncomfortable questions and propose where answers can be found. The ultimate beneficiaries of this process? Clients – and the long-term survival of the profession. Speaker: Nick Bush is the Director of the Centre for Management Consulting Excellence (CMCE), a voluntary organisation that is an open and collaborative for the assessment and sharing of leading and emerging practices in management consulting. Working in and around consulting since the early 1980s, Nick has consulted to organisations in sectors from chemicals to communications, government and financial services. He currently focuses on providing support to non-profit organisations as both an advisor and trustee.

Absolute Business Mindset podcast
Gary Crotaz, who is executive and mindset coach and author.

Absolute Business Mindset podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 57:51


This is a podcast where I talk to my guests about their journey to success. We talk about their education, experience, current business, and future endeavours. A feature length episode with Gary Crotaz, who is executive and mindset coach and author.  Gary's first career was in medicine, where he became a respiratory doctor. While he was doing his final exams, he searched for a role in management consultancy. Gary's second career was a tough, starting at the bottom after 8 years as a student doctor. Gary built a successful business career while balancing a professional career as a ballroom dancer. We talk about Gary's new book called IDEA Mindset which has been inspired by his career and coaching. He talks about the importance of being a great leader and believe in your career.This is a fascinating conversation; I hope you enjoy the podcast!1.08 – Trained as a doctor3.44 – Realisation he didn't want to be a doctor4.33 – Interested in management consultancy career8.12 – Time, money, and effort in PHD in medicine10.38 – no business training10.55 - asking questions is key to Gary's success14.45 – early consulting roles and aligning PowerPoint slides17.17 - professional ballroom dancing20.47 - balancing dancing and working in business25.15 – Leadership roles and techniques30.15 – Gary's experience of business in Covid32.19 – Passion for coaching34.23 – IDEA Mindset book that he has authored38.21 – Passion, profession, and vocation43.36 – Understanding that we are emotional creature47.03 – Unplanned career moves49.25 -Quick fire questionsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Absolutebusinessmindset)

Airworthy Talks
Arvind Chandrasekhar on Crafting Career in Aviation Management Consultancy

Airworthy Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 57:22


This episode features a strategic personality with a rare blend of aviation and management consulting. Hear Mr. Arvind C. help you gather an extremely insightful understanding on developing a career in this niche realm. Tune in now for a lot of exclusive insights, interaction and fun that educates the aviation aspirant in you.

Rodcast
Mike Bristow - Growing Property, Tech & Investment Businesses

Rodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 58:16


In this episode Mike explains how he started, scaled and exited businesses before a career in Management Consultancy for Venture Capitalist Funds helped him refine his skillset and go on to co found Crowd Property a specialist development lender that has transacted on over £300 Million of deals to date.We discuss;Mikes background in business.The venture capitalist market.Challenges when scaling businesses.Finding talent.Portfolio construction.Mikes advice to anyone looking at starting or growing pro-tech or finch businesses.And lots more.You can learn more about Crowd Property by visiting their website www.crowdproperty.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WEMcast
My Guyana adventure, lessons from the amazon with Harrison Carter

WEMcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 50:47


Harrison Carter is a conservation biologist, storyteller and explorer with a fascination with human/wildlife conflict that has taken him to some of the world's most extraordinary places. He has travelled and filmed in over 50 countries worldwide, and his expeditions include traversing the Guyanese jungle, Indonesian rainforests, and Sri Lankan lowlands in search of the world's most deadly snakes and their stories. Starting his career in Investment Banking and Management Consultancy, Harrison is now studying for his Masters degree in conservation and biodiversity at the University of Exeter before heading out on his next adventure.

Business Daily
Diversity at the top

Business Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 17:28


Why is the black community still so poorly represented in leadership positions? We speak to the changemakers who are doing something about it. Kike Onawinde used to represent Great Britain in the javelin before setting up the Black Young Professionals Network, which is all about connecting ambitious future leaders. Jean-Marc Laouchez is the President of the Management Consultancy firm Korn Ferry Institute in Paris, who says the main reason why things are not changing is because of the established power structure. Abdul Karim Abdullah, is a clinical trial manager for a pharmaceutical company in New York. He founded the culture festival, Afrochella, to celebrate African culture, food, music, art and fashion. Najah Roberts is the founder and CEO of Crypto Blockchain Plug in Los Angeles. It's one of the first African American owned over the counter cryptocurrency exchanges in the US. She says a big problem for African Americans is that they have been prevented us from acquiring wealth and that virtual money could change all of that.(Picture of boardroom meeting. Picture credit: Getty Images).

Authentic Living  with  Roxanne
Communication, Competency and Trust Equals Effective Leadership with Kemi Ogunkoya

Authentic Living with Roxanne

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 31:08


Quote: “For me to believe what you are saying as a leader, I need to know and trust that you will hold yourself accountable for your actions and inactions.”  Kemi Ogunkoya What does it take to be an effective leader?  The answer to this question has changed a great deal since the onset of COVID.  Now that we are seeing things starting to open back up and people returning to the workplace, it's imperative to have solid leadership.  The past 18 months have taught us so much about what's important.  Whether at home or work, we all need to feel a connection with those around us.  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Kemi Ogunkoya to share her thoughts on what it takes to be a successful leader. Kemi is a renowned Leadership Development Strategist, Management Consultant, and author. For close to a decade, she has conducted and facilitated high-impact leadership development workshops across, Africa, North America, and Asia. She is an alumna of The Said Business School, University of Oxford, and a member of The Forbes Business Council.  She is a Certified Management Consultant, and a Masters Neuro-Linguistics Programming Practitioner certified by the INLP Centre in California, USA. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education & Economics from the University of Ibadan and has an MBA in Management Consultancy from the University of Wales, Cardiff UK. Authentic Touch Points: Kemi's path to leadership coaching.  2:00 Possible blocks in effective leadership.  4:00 The dancefloor and the balcony.  7:00 Competence vs trust.  12:30 Is trust essential?  18:00 Post-COVID leadership support.  21:30 Leaders need compassion now too.  25:30 Kemi prides herself in the ability to help corporate organizations enjoy seamless leadership transitions and executive onboarding to eliminate deficiencies that invariably minimize their costs and let them focus on growth. She is the originator of “The Dozen Model” for raising visionary leaders, a model that has been adopted by numerous corporate organizations and political structures for effective leadership development. She is the Founder of Rellies Works, a leadership consultancy firm; Chairman board of trustees of The PowerWoman Network and The Lead Africa Now Initiative. She is the author of The Leadership Guardian, Goal Mastery Book, and Magical Pills.  With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset through connection.  I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life and get more connected to your authentic self.  Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.   Stay Authentic,         Roxanne Links: Kemi's website:  https://kemiogunkoya.com Kemi's books:  https://kemiogunkoya.com/shop/ Kemi's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemiogunkoya/ Roxanne's email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com Book a complementary Call with Roxanne Roxanne's previous podcasts

How I Got Here - Inside stories from innovation and startups in travel
69. Dean Donovan of DiamondStream Partners

How I Got Here - Inside stories from innovation and startups in travel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 47:15


Dean Donovan has one foot in the past and, without doubt, one foot in the future.After a five-year career at the Bain consultancy, Donovan and his business partner (Brian Flynn) played central roles in 2004 to the creation and backing of Volaris, Mexico's first low-cost carrier.DiamondStream Partners, the investment house that they created the year before, has since go on to become an important player in the development of companies and technology in the mobility sector.Transforming "rough diamonds into fully cut gems" is not an easy task, especially when it comes to the aviation business, with high costs attached to the creation of next-generation technology that will lower costs of operations and do so in a more sustainable way.Investments have included those in electric propulsion systems, autonomous aircraft, software platforms and global distribution services for private air carriers.Dean joins us as the latest guest on How I Got Here.HIGH is a weekly show produced by PhocusWire and Mozio, aimed at getting the inside stories behind startups and innovation in travel and transportation.It's hosted by PhocusWire's editor in chief, Kevin May, and Mozio co-founder and CEO David Litwak.

Jacobs: If/When
Small and Advanced Modular Reactors: A Clean Energy Solution

Jacobs: If/When

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 19:38


Rich Deakin was recently appointed as UKRI's Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) Low Cost Nuclear Challenge Director.  He has in excess of 35 years of experience of leading across international boundaries, complex stakeholder networks and delivery in industrial programs in organizations such as British Nuclear Fuels, Rolls Royce, NuScale and the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy.  Rich has significant experience of leading change and developing supply chain capability at a Nuclear Licensed Site in the role of General Manager and “agent of the licensee” for a UK based site during a period of regeneration, change and growth. He routinely represents the nuclear sector at both UK and International events and is increasingly engaged in the support of bringing diversity to the sector and encouraging the development of those new to the sector. Rich joined UKRI from a role of Policy Adviser, Nuclear Directorate at BEIS where he was developing enabling policies for small nuclear.  Andrew Bailey leads Sales and Strategy for the CMS-I Technology and Innovation business. He has led Jacobs strategic work in Small and Advanced Modular Nuclear Reactors since 2015. Prior to joining the Jacobs Nuclear business in 2011, Andrew held several Director positions over 15 years in the Process Industry and prior to that had a background in Management Consultancy.Andrew has held P & L and Strategy responsibility within Jacobs and has direct experience of the Nuclear Fission and Fusion market. His current role requires taking a wider view of the clean energy landscape to determine how nuclear energy integrates with other relevant forms of clean energy.

Climb In Consulting
Episode 80 - Marketing After Covid: What your consultancy should be focusing on

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 46:45


Today's episode is a big milestone for the show, it's episode 80 of Climb In Consulting! When I started the show three years ago I never expected it to achieve what it has. I originally started the show as a hobby, something to give back to the industry, something to learn from. I thought I'd get a couple of listeners – mainly being my family – and it would be mothballed after just a few episodes. Needless to say that wasn't the case, and here we are 80 episodes later. I want to say a big thank you to you, my listeners, as without you the show would never have got to where it is today and it's because of you that I keep the show going. I love doing the podcast and my guests really enjoy it, but if there was no one listening, there'd be no point to it. As today is episode 80 I wanted to do something a little bit different and take a break from our usual interview format, to bring you a solo episode on a topic that myself and the team at Create Engage are getting a lot of questions on – What does marketing for consultancies look like ‘post-Covid'. As we slowly exit lockdown and go back to ‘normal life' many consultancies are starting to think about what this means for their marketing. Will digital marketing disappear? Should I be cancelling my webinars and booking boxes at Twickenham instead? Will remote and flexible working impact my marketing strategy? In today's episode I answer these questions and share the top four things that you'll want to be focusing on for your post-Covid marketing strategy. In today's episode I explain: - Why you need to be starting a podcast today and the hidden benefits it can bring to your consultancy. - Why webinars aren't going anywhere fast and what you're missing out on if you aren't running regular webinars for your firm. - How email has helped our clients during Lockdown and the reasons you should be building it in to your marketing strategy post-Covid. - And the tiny change you can make to your digital marketing to dramatically improve lead generation. The consulting market is ever changing and that's never been truer than it is today. Just as the world was turned on its head as the global pandemic started, we expect to see the same as we leave lockdown and your marketing has to respond accordingly. Whether you're just starting out and want to know how you can set your new consultancy on the best path for success, or you're a large boutique looking to refresh your marketing strategy, you're going to get a lot from this one. Specific things discussed in the show Podcast: Episode 65 – Creating ROI generating marketing that delivers results – bit.ly/3mFGsRC Podcast: Episode 49 – How to create your own industry leading podcast – bit.ly/3t6a6BF Blog: Your Digital Marketing Framework – bit.ly/2PFsm6J eBook: The digital marketing secrets of the UKs fastest growing Management Consultancy- bit.ly/3myNTK3 eBook: No meetings? No problem: How to use marketing to grow your consultancy's business development pipeline during the Coronavirus outbreak – bit.ly/3dOMafN

The Green Element Podcast
E128 - Duncan Parker from Ethical Goods

The Green Element Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 30:46 Transcription Available


Duncan Parker is the Managing Director of https://ethical-goods.com/ (Ethical Goods), a Management Consultancy who helps businesses achieve their commercial, environmental and social goals through doing good. Don't miss out on our weekly interviews with sustainable businesses from different industries and sizes. Get inspirational insights that you can implement in your day-to-day and other bespoke content for you. https://greenelement.activehosted.com/f/57 (Subscribe now!)

Revenue Hub Podcast
Should Major Brand Hotels Consider External Revenue Management Consultancy

Revenue Hub Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 32:02


Welcome to another Expert Insights discussion Today we are joined by 3 guests:

Creative Practice
#8 Andrew Missingham - Co-founder of Creative Management Consultancy B+A

Creative Practice

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 91:29


Andrew Missingham is a drummer, musician, producer and the co-founder of B+A, the fastest most creative management consultancy in the world. B+A work with organisations in the cultural, for profit and social sectors helping them change for the better. They have worked with an extraordinary range of organisations, many of which you may well have heard of. These include Punchdrunk, Microsoft, Nike, the Barbican, Converse, Aveda, The Financial Times, Google, intel, Clinique, the LA Philharmonic and Patreon. Andrew is a problem solver, a voracious reader and a creative thinker on the arts, media, business and many other things besides.

INFRACAST
What is the right level of private sector participation? | Frank Beckers - Symbulos Management Consultancy

INFRACAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 29:02


Following the publication of “Know your options” Frank joined us to discuss what level of private sector participation a government can and should have in delivering long-term infrastructure projects. Key takeaways Although ‘Traditional’ models are compared to PPP, all models involve some level of private sector participation. This begs the question: What is the right level of participation for a specific project? To find the ‘optimal’ approach, Government must first agree and rank its objectives for a project. Common objectives often include the desire to transfer risk but deliver at the lowest possible cost – these are conflicting and need to be ranked to find an optimal solution The status quo must always be tested. External events (economic growth, Covid-19, new policy) result in constantly changing objectives for Government.  The right level of private sector participation two years ago may not be the right level now Soft market testing can provide confidence in a new approach in a timely and efficient manner. For the cost of a coffee, potential issues with an approach can be identified early, and addressed before being released to the wider market

Stellar Firma
STL 53 - Mentors and Management Consultancy

Stellar Firma

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 29:35


Episode 53 - Mentors and Management ConsultancyConsultants successfully recaptured, alert level lowered to alternating blue and green strobes. Paradrak Ngelion assigned for orientation. The client, The Eternal Order of Patriarch Hans, requests fundraising and image improvement advice to help combat the impact of their murderous activities. Management Consultants' advice: exciting new mission statement; sotto voce logo slogans; bowel cleaning eye machine (unrelated); BANG; dusky glances; self-reflecting commands; vouchers for horrifying products. Content warnings for: Emotional abuseBullying/tauntingUnhealthy relationshipsCults & cult activityAlcoholism & dangerous drinking practicesSwallowing SFXInnuendoMentions: zombies, kidnapping, existential crisis, guns, death, injury, blood, poisonTranscript: https://cutt.ly/vhZ2WjESpecial thanks to Penny Dreadful Mess for this episode's Brief Submission and this week's Patrons: Nicole Perlman, Devon, Cayleigh Latimer, Little King Trash Mouth, Joseph P Legander III, Qwenivere, Zsofia M, IRQ, Anna Godfrey, Tony Jasper, Obscura Noxia, Blair Riddle, Agatha Bird, ContestSylveon, Bianca Sofia Ricci, Carly Johnson, Ace Gifford, Emily Mundidyke, Samantha A., Cortue, Kathryn Blair, Hugh Smith, Marianna Jones, Jo, Kasserine, Elizabeth H., Kendra, Isabella Silva, Nuka96, Shy Magpie, Katie Nelson, Sam Quiche, TJ Hummel, SDD, Hannah McGinty, Socket, saintdominicci, Elyssa, Haley, Lane Dolberg, Jamie, Maxwell McCandless, LCR, Samrath Kaur, Emily Of The Beef, Maddie Christie, Jess McKnight, Chloe Artice, brk5239, sunnyletom. Created by Tim Meredith and Ben Meredith Produced by Katie Seaton Executive Producer Alexander J Newall Performances: I.M.O.G.E.N: Imogen Harris David 7: Ben Meredith Trexel Geistman: Tim Meredith Paradrak Ngelion: Alison Thea-Skot KT the Coin Friend: Katie Seaton Editing: Maddy SearleMusic: Samuel DF Jones Artwork: Anika Khan Mastering: Jeffrey Nils Gardner Featured SFX: LittleRobotSoundFactory, Clearwavsound, rombart, schatzl0, laiaoreka, michorvath, artefakt, geodylabs & previously credited artists via freesound.org. Original Foley by Maddy Searle. Subscribe using your podcast software of choice or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe and be sure to rate and review us online; it really helps us spread across the galaxy. Check out our merchandise, available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quill.Join our community:WEBSITE: www.rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/therustyquill/TWITTER: @therustyquillREDDIT: www.reddit.com/r/RustyQuill/DISCORD: https://discord.gg/KckTv8yEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comStellar Firma is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Sharealike 4.0 International... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BEYOUROWN Podcast By Samanah Duran
Andrea Reynolds​, SWOOP Funding CEO, VC Expert & FinTech Leader

BEYOUROWN Podcast By Samanah Duran

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 36:02


Andrea Reynolds started her career as an accountant with KPMG before joining their Management Consultancy division in London, directing projects for a number of organisations such as GE Capital Aviation, Ryanair, Lloyds Bank and the FCA. Andrea then left KPMG to start her own corporate finance consultancy, where for over 10 years she raised funding for businesses across loans, investment and grants. It is this experience that led to the launch of SWOOP Funding.​

Climb In Consulting
Episode 72 - Professor Joe O'Mahoney - Consulting Mastered

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 92:50


In today's episode, I speak with Joe O'Mahoney, Professor of Management Consulting at Cardiff University, and CEO of Consulting Mastered. Joe has had a hugely wide-ranging career that's seen him go from Academia, in to consulting and back again, with a number of additional entrepreneurial ventures along the way. With such a varied career, and a unique mix of both practical and academic experience, Joe has a huge amount to share and gives so much in today's interview. When I say that Joe wrote the book on Management Consulting, I mean it very literally. His textbook “Management Consultancy” is the leading academic resource on our industry and is used by universities across the world to teach their students about consulting. But Joe's focus is more than just the academic side of the industry. Through his business Consulting Mastered he's advised a range of consulting businesses – from boutiques to global leaders - on how they can improve their organisations to help them grow effectively. Insights that he's currently building into his latest book and something we go in to detail on in today's show. We cover so many different facets of the industry in today's conversation and there really is something in here for everyone, from Joe's top tips for graduates looking land their first job in consulting, to the key insights from his upcoming book on what separates successful boutique consulting firms from their less successful peers. I found this conversation fascinating and it was great to get Joe's perspective as someone who truly knows all the ins and outs of the consulting industry. Whether you're a consulting leader focused on how you can take your business to the next level or a graduate looking to make your first step into the industry, I know you're going to get so much from what Joe has to say. You can get in touch with Jeff at – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeomahoney/ Find out more about Consulting Mastered at – https://www.consultingmastered.com/ Check out his book, Management Consultancy, at - https://amzn.to/35TA0Q7 Specific things we discussed in the show: - PrepLounge – https://www.preplounge.com/en/ - The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn – https://amzn.to/36686Ag - If This Is a Man by Primo Levi – https://amzn.to/3q00Bmp - The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert – https://amzn.to/3nUmMIR

Happier At Work
40: Chris Pinner on Wellbeing at Work

Happier At Work

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 47:49


Chris Pinner and Aoife O’Brien speak about all things wellbeing at work. We speak about getting leadership buy-in to the wellness programmes in organisations, the basics of wellbeing at work and what that means, the importance of investing in addition to role modelling in an organisation, using statistics versus stories to share about wellbeing at work, e.g 90% of CEOs are investing in wellbeing initiatives, mental wellbeing declined during lockdown, how can senior leaders in your organisation share stories from their own wellbeing journey? How can you tailor your wellbeing approach? Focus on movement, nutrition and mental wellbeing. Set clear boundaries. Use mindfulness and journaling as a way to make space for your own wellbeing. Start small, start today! Chris is the founder of employee wellbeing company Innerfit. Chris started his career in Banking and Management Consultancy, where projects regularly demanded working weekends, 12+ hour days and the odd 36-hour shift. Since founding Innerfit, Chris has conducted a global webinar series for a worldwide broadcaster, led executive-level coaching programmes and ran over 500 client 1-1 sessions. He specialises in sharing practical tips to help people feel and work well. Chris’s links: https://www.innerfit.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/innerfit/ My social links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://twitter.com/Empowerment_IE https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie

Talent Talk with Robert Walters
IE Leading from the Front - Diversity & Inclusion E1: Gavin Hennessy, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Irish Life

Talent Talk with Robert Walters

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 29:30


In the Robert Walters Workplace Inclusion podcast series we discuss key learnings and successes with Ireland's leading businesses who are paving the way in diversity inclusion. Over the coming months we will be speaking with industry guests discussing all things diversity & inclusion.In this episode Suzanne Feeney, Director Robert Walters is joined by Gavin Hennessy, Head of Diversity and Inclusion for Irish Life & Canada Life.Gavin is an alumnus of UCC and UCD Michael Smurfit Business School, holding a BSc in International Development and MSc in Management Consultancy. In his early career, Gavin worked across the globe in Africa, India and Eastern Europe developing projects to support the education and livelihoods of people living in extreme poverty. Today, Gavin is Head of D&I at Irish Life & Canada Life, having previously held D&I roles at LinkedIn and Business in the Community Ireland. With his work he has established ground breaking programmes to reduce barriers to returning to the workforce for family carers, hard to reach youth, persons with disabilities, and refugees. We hear from Gavin as he reflects on his career, why he became so passionate for driving a more equal and diverse workplace and discusses how employers can bring authenticity to corporate culture and drive change in the most challenging areas of inclusion.   

When Women Speak - Stories Worth Telling
Did I Choose My Trauma?

When Women Speak - Stories Worth Telling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 46:13


Did I Choose My Trauma?A provocative question and title of a new self funded documentary short by today’s guest Yemi Penn. In this episode we hear about the project and the next steps for it to become a full length documentary and even a TV series exploring different aspects of trauma and our relationship to it. Yemi also shares how recent events involving Black Lives Matter and the collective willingness to have difficult conversations has inspired her.Yemi is a British born Nigerian living in Sydney, Australia. An Engineer by profession, an entrepreneur by passion, and mindset transformation coach by mission.The life she currently leads was not planned, nor did Yemi even imagine it was possible, having spent a big part of her childhood in Nigeria and being homeless some 13years ago. As a single parent to two children, she almost inherited the story that suggested life needed to be a struggle. Yemi describes herself as self-made, not just because of business success, which is unexpected for a solo parent to two kids, but because the legacy she’s intent on leaving goes well beyond imparting business tools but tools of self-empowerment, growth and contribution.Yemi currently runs four successful businesses; an engineering consultancy based in Sydney, an F45 Fitness Studio in Brixton, London, a Transformation business under the name Yemi Penn and her latest ‘baby’, Golden Thread Café in Sydney. Through her Management Consultancy in Sydney, Australia Yemi provides leadership and strategic direction to a range of clients and industries including: Sydney Metro, Transport for New South Wales, University of Technology Sydney, UNSW and F45 Training.People often wonder how Yemi manages to run four businesses and parent, the short answer she says is “I practice being in the NOW. When I do that I am able to effectively squeeze 40 hours out of a 24 hour day. My formula for achieving more in less time is insane! And is just one of the many tools I share within my personal programs”.Yemi is a living testament to the power of owning our story, stepping out of our shadow and finding our voice.Links to Yemi Penn and the Did I Choose My Trauma? documentary:Website ~ https://www.yemipenn.com/LinkedIn ~ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yemi-penn-nee-solanke-35413411/Kickstarter ~ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicmt/did-i-choose-my-traumaLinks to When Women Speak:Website ~ https://www.wwsgn.com/Email ~ hello@wwsgn.comCHANGE HAPPENS When Women Speak campaign fundraiser ~ https://www.wwsgn.com/change-happens-slogan-tee-fundraiserFacebook page ~ https://www.facebook.com/whenwomenspeakglobalnetworkFacebook group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenwomenspeakSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=hello%40wwsgn.com¤cy_code=GBP&source=url)

The Money Maze Podcast
The Future of Management Consultancy: Irene Molodstov, CEO SIA Partners

The Money Maze Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 38:05


Sign up to our newsletter for more in-depth insights | Follow us on LinkedIn Today's guest is a Russian-born, Australian-educated management consultant working at the epicentre of the data-driven revolution which is shaking the established corporate and investment orders. Our guests on this show manage businesses and money, and they need to understand where their industry is moving, its likely trajectory and the skills that will be required. In essence, how they should adapt, for as John F Kennedy observed “Change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future” So in this episode, we discuss the evolving world of management consultancy and how their advice to companies is shifting. The discussion begins with Irene's escape from Russia, her upbringing in Australia and first employment at Pilkington Glass before moving to consultancy, initially at KPMG, then starting her own firm Molten before selling it to SIA partners. SIA partners today consults with 100 of the Global Fortune 500, specialising in the areas of AI, and data-led consulting, known as Consulting 4.0. Irene talks about changing business practices, the essential need for data to inform and improve decision making, from developing models to advise hotels on Airbnb pricing, to helping the French Alpine meteorological service improve predictions of avalanche dangers. She talks about communication in a zoom-altered world, the office of the future and debates whether younger employees can attain “equity” in their working relationships if done remotely. Finally Irene reflects on the resilience she acquired along the way, the qualities she looks for in hires, how firms can retain female employees more effectively and shares some lessons and advice from running her own business.

Customer Insight Leader podcast
Episode 23 - Elizabeth Hollinger (Aggreko)

Customer Insight Leader podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 42:27


In episode 23, I talk with Elizabeth Hollinger, Director of Insight for Aggreko. A great conversation as Elizabeth is one of the most eloquent leaders I've had the pleasure of interviewing. As with other guests, we explore her career history (across Insurance, Management Consultancy & now working in Manufacturing). We also focus on how Elizabeth developed their Data Vision. She shares lots of proven tips to secure engagement & achieve progress on challenges like data governance, innovation & collaborative working. You can also learn how she is still developing as a leader. Well worth a listen, especially if you have responsibility for data leadership or transforming your organisation to embrace insight-led decision making.

Slice of PIE
Sport and management consultancy - Jenna Woolven

Slice of PIE

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 48:12


In episode 4 of season 2, we speak to Jenna Woolven.Jenna has got a very impressive list of experiences across many environments, both as an athlete and a sport psychology consultant. She played national level and junior international level hockey before transitioning into sports marketing, and then into her sport and exercise psychology. Jenna then went on to work for sports and management consultancy Lane4, where she worked with various businesses and sports organisations, including a year where she was embedded into the Football Association and based at St George's Park. She's now an independent consultant and passionate about helping people to realise their potential, achieve their goals and live more fulfilled lives. In this conversation we talk about consulting with sporting or business teams, being embedded in organisations, and how to help bring about meaningful engagement with sport or work.You can find Jenna here:Websites:mindmattersconsulting.co.uk yellowtailgroup.co.ukTwitter:https://twitter.com/jennawoolven 

Living The Retirement Lifestyle
Make Your Lifestyle Dreams Come True

Living The Retirement Lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 28:59


We recently had the tables turned on us and interviewed by long time friend and entrepreneur Jenni Proctor creator of Boomers Next Steps for her for Silver Sages series where she looks at how people have shifted their careers and started different businesses in the next chapter of their lives She called it "Be Inspired To Create An Online Business For Retirement" and we've titled this "Make Your Lifestyle Dreams Come True" https://vimeo.com/460953605 If you don't know our story (which you can read here) we had a successful Accountancy and Management Consultancy practice which involved working long hours. The business was good but we had no time and no balance of work and family life.  This was not how we envisaged our later life - our retirement lifestyle - so we set about planning for our retirement... Long story short, our retirement lifestyle plans were blown out of the water when the Global Financial Crisis hit the world and we lost much of our retirement nest egg. We could have buried our heads in our hands and given up on our plans (and we're human so we did for a while) but after some deliberation we also realised it offered us an opportunity and led us to pursuing a career in the online world as "educators" as Jenni calls us. The decision to follow this path has fulfilled our dreams of a retirement business and lifestyle of time freedom and travel and best of all we're in a position to serve those just like us. We can only urge you to make your lifestyle dreams come true by taking action as early as possible and not procrastinate on your retirement planning decisions. They may not be easy to make and we cover some tips on that in our book which you can download here. We're sure it will help! Until next time...

Zoho Live
Now is the time to be a small business - does small and fast beat big and slow?

Zoho Live

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 37:39


We had a spectacular live interview with Phil Bedford, Master Franchise, Asentiv Marketing, and Management Consultancy. Phil discussed how now is the right time to build small businesses and advised how business owners can build their network and brand.

Success in Finance
SiF08 - Josh Rix & Luke Casey - Co-founders, Woodhurst

Success in Finance

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 69:44


Joining me this week is Josh Rix & Luke Casey, co-founders of Woodhurst. Something slightly different this episode as Josh & Luke share their journey through the Management Consultancy space. They describe exactly how they came to specialise in Financial Services, before ultimately setting up Woodhurst. We discuss the merits of a year in industry, the grounding a finance qualification can give you for a career in consulting and the drivers behind the success of Woodhurst. You can also visit my YouTube channel for recent video and face-to-face interviews. www.successinfinance.co.uk

Let's Talk Small Business
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY: I talked to Gary and Zoe Britton from The Arracan Group about their business

Let's Talk Small Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 9:07


With over 60 years experience in their industry, Gary and Zoe Britton from The Arracan Group are perfectly placed to bring support to businesses in the South East, Kent and South London area. Have a listen to us talking about how they help small businesses and can bring military background to business..

Podcasts from The Cat 107.9
MO Management Consultancy

Podcasts from The Cat 107.9

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 27:12


Des is joined by Maisy Owen from MO Management Consultancy. They business owners and directors with experienced support in many areas to help their business grow in a cost effective way. More information can be found at www.momanagement.co.uk

Climb In Consulting
Episode 53 - Irene Molodtsov - Sia Partners

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 68:14


In today's interview I speak to Irene Molodtsov, CEO of Sia Partners UK, Having started her career in manufacturing Irene quickly found her calling in management consulting and moved to KPMG to pursue her passion. When KPMG was sold to Atos, Irene and her co-founder decided the time was right to strike out on their own and do what they loved, helping organisations deliver major business transformation project. This led them to launch Molten which was subsequently acquired by Sia Partners in 2016. On joining Sia Partners, Irene took on the role of CEO of their UK business, continuing to build on the great work that she'd begun at Molten. In this conversation we dig in to a whole range of topics including: How Irene fell in love with consulting and how she decided to make the jump from a comfortable career at a global firm to launching Molten. Irene's take on Diversity and Inclusion in consulting and what the industry needs to do to help improve it. The future of the consulting industry, why it needs to be regulated and the importance of what Sia Partners have termed, Consulting 4.0, the next generation of consulting. I really enjoyed this conversation with Irene and it was great to get her candid take on where consulting is going and what firms across the industry need to be thinking about as we enter the next decade. You can find out more about Irene on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenemolodtsov/ You can find out more about Sia Partners at - https://www.sia-partners.com/ Specific things we discuss in the show: Loosing My Virginity by Richard Branson - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Losing-My-Virginity-Richard-Branson-ebook/dp/B005F3GMAO The Dark Side of Camalot by Seymour Hersh - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/000653077X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_BD9vEbJM4AYMQ This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy.

Climb In Consulting
Episode 51 - Rob Garner - Garwood Solutions

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 98:03


In today's episode, the first of 2020, we're heading back to our usual format as I chat with a fantastic new guest. I was introduced to today's guest by our mutual clients, Stephen Aldridge and Denver McCann at Numeritas who, having worked with him first hand, knew that he'd make a great guest for the show. Today's guest is Rob Garner, serial consulting entrepreneur, board advisor and most recently founder of Garwood Solutions, the advisory enablement and delivery consultancy focused on performance improvement in the professional services sector. Having climbed the ranks in KPMG Rob left to launch his first business, Avail, with his business partner Martin. From a standing start they grew the business to over 70 people in just 5 years. Ultimately selling the business to the Tribal group in a rather unique deal that we go in to detail on in today's show. In joining Tribal Rob took another step up, taking on the Managing Director role for their newly formed, 350 person consulting business and faced the daunting task of consolidating a collective of previously distinct public sector consultancies while also steering the business through one of the worst markets the sector had ever seen. Having started his own firm, built and sold a second and now advising a range of consulting business on how to successfully grow, Rob's seen a lot and has wealth of experience that he shares in today's conversation. We cover some really interesting topics in today's conversation, including: The unique deal that Rob and his co-founder created with Avail and the importance of building the right operating model when it comes to scaling a consulting business. How Rob and his management team were able to successfully navigate the public sector downturn during his time with Tribal and his lessons to others facing tough times in their businesses. And the advice Rob gives to the consulting businesses he works with and what you can learn from his experience to help you grow your own business and career. I really enjoyed speaking with Rob, he has a ton on of advice and insights to share from his journey and it was great to get the chance to dig in to these and learn the key principles that have helped him build the career he's had. I hope you enjoy today's conversation and that hearing Rob's story will encourage you to take that next step in your career, be it within your firm or striking out on your own. You can find out more about Rob on his LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garnerrobert/ You can find out more about Garwood Solutions at - https://garwoodsolutions.com/ This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy. Specific things we discuss in the show: Numeritas - http://numeritas.co.uk/ Tribal Group - https://www.tribalgroup.com/ Mind Mapping by Tony Buzan - https://www.tonybuzan.com/ Garwood Solutions - https://garwoodsolutions.com/

Climb In Consulting
Episode 50 - My interview for Climb In Consulting - Nick Synnott

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 98:48


Today's episode represents a huge landmark for the show and I can't believe we are here already. Today is episode 50 of Climb in Consulting and it's crazy to think that something I started as a little side project almost two years ago has grown to where it is now. Specific things we discuss in the show: Wacky Rally - http://www.wackyrally.co.uk/ Baringa Partners - www.baringa.com Good to Great By Jim Collins - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0712676090/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Lf--DbZB0NR45 Anything You Want by Derek Sivers - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241209048/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_kg--DbGEQ8FQ2 The Hard Thing about Hard Things - Ben Horowitz - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0062273205/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Wh--DbW4Z6BN0 To celebrate episode 50 and do something a little different I decided to turn the tables and take a dose of my own medicine. Today's episode is taken from a live YouTube recording we did a couple of months ago and sees me interviewed by my good friend, create engage client and host of the fantastic 40 minute mentor podcast, James Mitra from JBM. Over the last two years I've spoken to countless listeners on all sorts of topics relating to climbing in consulting. Everything from my advice for getting in to the industry to the reasons I left and more recently, people asking for my advice on how to start their own businesses. I wanted to bring all of this together and give you a chance to find out a bit more about me, find out about my journey and hopefully learn a few things that may help you. As this was being recorded live for youtube there are a few audio hick-ups at the start so please bare with it. After the first 10 minutes or so, everything is just as you'd expect from an episode of climb in consulting. Likewise, James and I had had dinner, we'd had a few non-alcoholic beers and were both nicely relaxed by the time we came to the interview. We jump around a little but stick with us, we cover some hugely important topics and ones I know many of you will be struggling with. I really hope you enjoy this episode and that hearing my journey inspires you to do whatever it is you've been holding back from doing! This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy.

Climb In Consulting
Episode 49 - How to create your own industry leading podcast

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 42:06


Today's episode is one that I've been meaning to record for almost a year! Since starting the podcast I've had so many people ask me about how to launch their own podcast and my top tips from almost 50 episodes of Climb in Consulting. to answer these questions and help you if you're thinking of launching your own podcast I recorded today's episode. In today's show I walk you through the exact process you'll want to follow if you're thinking of launching your own podcast including: How to develop your own USP and a podcast that will appeal to your target niche. How to get yourself a killer guest list that people will want to listen to. Everything you need to know about the technical side of producing a podcast and the tools you can use to do it all for free. And the most important part of all, successfully launching your podcast and making a splash - This is the exact strategy I followed to get in to the iTunes top 100 business charts when I launched Climb In Consulting. I hope you take a ton away from today's episode and feel inspired to launch your own podcast! if it's already on your new year's resolutions list let me know. I'd love to support you and share your show when you launch. If you're looking for any of the links I reference in the show you'll find them below. Specific things I mention in the show: Tim Ferriss - How to launch your own podcast - https://tim.blog/2016/04/11/tim-ferriss-podcast-business/ The detailed overview of the kit to use for your podcast - https://tim.blog/podcast-gear/ the video overview of the exact Kit tim uses - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRxVEcbh-Dk Squarespace - https://www.squarespace.com/ Canva - https://www.canva.com/ Unsplash - https://unsplash.com/ MS Teams - https://products.office.com/en-gb/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software Audacity - https://www.audacityteam.org/ How Noah Kagen launched his podcast - https://sumo.com/stories/how-to-launch-a-successful-podcast This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy.

Underscore Transformation
Finance Transformation - interview with Shafique Barabhuiya

Underscore Transformation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 53:32


"Ultimately, success is not a successful technical go-live, it is a successful adoption by the business of said processes and technology". In this very special episode, we are joined by Shafique Barabhuiya to hear how the 10 points of the Scoping Checklist apply within the finance function, and explore the key issues that always need to be addressed, no matter which part of the business you are seeking to transform.

Climb In Consulting
Episode 47 - Richard Goold - Moorhouse

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 87:57


Today's episode is a first for the show as I get to give you part two of the story that one of my guest's started way back at episode 2 of Climb in Consulting. If you've been with the show since the start you'll know that my second ever guest was Dom Moorhouse, founder of Moorhouse consulting. As Dom explained in his interview he eventually sold the business to BT before departing in 2011. I know that many of you have wanted to find out what's happened to Moorhouse since then and to tell part two I reached out to today's guest to see if he'd come on the show to share it with you. Today's guest is Richard Goold, Managing Partner at Moorhouse, the dynamic consulting firm, focused on delivering change. Over the past 8 years Richard has spearheaded the people and talent agenda at Moorhouse, championing the focus on developing extraordinary leaders. He is known for his commitment to developing agile and courageous companies that have the ability to recruit, develop and excite their people. Having joined the firm as one of their new leadership team in 2009, Richard was part of the group that successfully led a management buyout from BT in 2014 with the goal of growing the business and taking it to the next level. This growth led to Richard and the team selling Moorhouse to Expleo in 2018. In our conversation Richard shares journey he's been on with moorhouse and how he and the leadership team have continued to grow the firm since Dom left. As my first guest who has been part of a management buyout we go in to detail on this and spend a good chunk of our interview talking about how this process worked and Richard's advice for you if you're thinking of doing the same for your firm. This interview isn't just focused on the financial side though and we also dive in to Richard's management philosophy, his approach to leadership and his advice on developing a successful career in Consulting. I really enjoyed this conversation with Richard and I'm sure you will too! You can get in touch with Richard on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gooldy/ You can find out more about Moorhouse at - https://www.moorhouseconsulting.com/ This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy. Specific things we discussed in the show: The 100-Year Life by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott - https://amzn.to/2m0gVaz Career Rocket Fuel by Brian Fetherstonhaugh - http://bit.ly/2m8JHWf Clear Water International - https://www.clearwaterinternational.com/uk Morgan Lewis - https://www.morganlewis.com/

EMEA Recruitment Podcast
#013 - Patrick Stein: Group Head of HR and Academy at Synpulse Management Consultancy in Switzerland.

EMEA Recruitment Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 21:18


Patrick Stein is Group Head of HR and Academy at Synpulse Management Consultancy in Switzerland. Synpulse work as a valued partner to renowned international financial services companies. In this episode he covers: - The culture and structure of Synpulse Management Consultancy and how they actively involve employees in decision-making processes,  - The people practices he sees as the most significant in terms of return on investment, - How important it is when recruiting Millenials to be genuinely emotional about the culture in which your company operates.   The EMEA Recruitment Podcast with Paul Toms and Jenny Callum will take you through every aspect of recruitment. Looking at both sides of the process, Paul and Jenny will be offering career-changing advice to the job-seeker and essential exposure to recruitment ‘best practice’ for the hiring employer, giving each party an insight and understanding into the perspective of the other. This podcast is brought to you by EMEA - At EMEA Recruitment we are specialists in Finance, BI & Data, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations Recruitment at Middle-Management to Executive levels across Switzerland, The Netherlands and the wider EMEA & US region. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham our consultants are well networked and can offer knowledgeable advice within these regions. If you want to reach out to Patrick, you can connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-stein-9a437448/ The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Marketing Specialist; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit https://emearecruitment.eu/, follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea/ or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea/.

Climb In Consulting
Episode 45 - Dave Kelly - Storm

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 113:36


Today's guest is Dave Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Storm Consultancy, Chairman of CiteAB and non-executive director at I Am compliant. Storm are a software consultancy that help clients create web apps, digital platforms and website designs to engage their audience, elevate their brand, and ultimately grow their business. Dave's story is a truly unique one and having got to know Dave over the last couple of month I knew he'd make a fantastic guest for this show. Unlike many of my guests who've started their businesses having spent years in their field Dave and his co-founder Adam launched Storm, straight out of university, deciding that they'd give it a go and if it all went wrong they'd call it a gap year and go back to the graduate milk round. Needless to say it worked out for them and Storm is now a thriving consultancy with clients ranging from cutting edge start ups to global brands including Samsung, Yamaha and Ubisoft I regularly get messages from listeners considering what to do after they leave university and in this interview Dave shares some great insights on launching your own business and why doing it straight out of university may be one of the best opportunities you have. This interview isn't just for new graduates though. In growing Storm Dave and his co-founder Adam have built a successful business based on practices that many would not think could work in Consulting, including not working Friday afternoons and unlimited holiday allowances. We go in to detail on Dave's management philosophy during this conversation and why practices like these and the principles that underpin them have helped Storm achieve the success it has. I really enjoyed this conversation with Dave and it was fascinating to hear how he's successfully built the business that he wants and a business that clients love while shunning the norms of the traditional consulting model. I hope you enjoy it. This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy. Specific things we discussed in the show: Ryan Carson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancarson Treehouse - https://teamtreehouse.com/ Executive Foundation - https://www.executive-foundation.com/ Shaw & Co - https://www.shawllp.co.uk/ Jim Shaw - https://www.shawllp.co.uk/about-us/our-people/jim-shaw/ Turning the Flywheel by Jim Collins - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1847942555/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_oXH-CbKEK4GXT Yena - https://joinyena.com/ Storm - https://stormconsultancy.co.uk/ And their address if you want to go and get your copy of Turning the Fly Wheel - https://stormconsultancy.co.uk/contact/

Digital Insights
Hiring a Management Consultancy for Digital Is a Mistake

Digital Insights

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 6:18


Each episode of Digital Insights is based on the articles of Paul Boag. To read the post related to this post go to: https://boag.me/2QeYucV

Climb In Consulting
Episode 44 - Charlie Hodgson - Charlie Hodgson Performance

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 69:08


Today's guest is Charlie Hodgson, former England international and Saracens number 10 and founder of Charlie Hodgson Performance, his leadership coaching business.             As a professional rugby player Charlie achieved everything you could want to over his 16 year career. He won multiple premiership titles with his club Saracens, played for England and went on the 2005 Lions tour. If this wasn't enough, he is also the all-time record point scorer in the premiership with 2,625 points scored. To put this into perspective if you don't follow rugby, the closest player too him who's still playing professionally has 1,569 points – almost a 1,000 points behind Charlie. As I've said before on this podcast I'm a big believer that you can and should learn from the best, regardless of their industry, and sport is no different. Given the hyper competitive nature of elite sport, teams are always looking for an edge and given Saracens success over recent years it was fascinating to sit down with Charlie and get his first-hand insights and advice of what led them to be so successful. Since retiring from professional rugby Charlie has combined his experience of developing winning teams at the top level of elite rugby with his coaching training and launched Charlie Hodgson Performance to help executives and their teams leverage the leadership principles from professional sport to develop their own high performing cultures. Charlie shares so many fascinating insights from both his sporting and business careers in this interview including: How his club Saracens were able to go from a midtable side to the best team in the league  and the off field changes they made that were critical to this success. The importance of developing a positive and supportive culture in your organisation and the key elements to consider if you want to develop your own high performing team. How you can break down barriers between the different areas in your organisation and start to help your teams work together better. And much much more! It was great to get the chance to sit down with someone who has spent so long at the top of elite sport and learn what it takes to succeed at that level, both individually and as a team. There's so much in this conversation that you can apply to your career and your business and I know you're going to get a lot from what Charlie has to say. You can get in touch with Charlie via email at charlie@charliehodgsonperformance.com And you can find out more about Charlie Hodgson Performance at https://charliehodgsonperformance.com/ This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy. Specific things we discussed in the show: Sarcens RFC - https://www.saracens.com/ The Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urquhart - https://amzn.to/2Jqsylz Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E Frankl - https://amzn.to/2WPH3Ce I used to be a miserable F*ck by John Kim - https://amzn.to/2LQqhCc

Big Ideas
From a packaging standpoint, we are moving towards a circular economy model

Big Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 19:47


Todd Bukowski, Principal at PTIS, LLC a Packaging and Management Consultancy, speaks to David Clark about the future of packaging. What are some of the big trends that are going to impact packaging over the next few decades? He discusses their ‘future of packaging’ program and insight study which identified the shifting trends to look out for and the four key standouts he thinks are particularly important.

Climb In Consulting
Episode 42 - Michael Mahony - The Berkeley Partnership

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 83:08


Today's guest is Michael Mahony, Co-Founder of the Berkeley Partnership. Michael was one of four founding partners of The Berkeley Partnership, growing it from an idea to where it is today. In 2018 Michael retired from Berkeley and now works with a number of consulting firms, helping them shape their business strategies. Founded in 1990, The Berkeley Partnership is an independent Management Consultancy who work with many household names and global organisations helping them to develop strategies and transform their businesses. The Berekely partnership are unique in a number of ways and have successfully grown their business whilst doing the opposite of what most people would consider conventional consulting wisdom. They are industry agnostic, only recruit from the upper grades in Consulting, have an extremely low partner to Consultant ratio and are heavily focused on limiting the amount of travel their consultants have to do when delivering for their clients. The fascinating thing about Berkeley is that they've been able to build a thriving business by doing all of this and as Michael explains in our conversation, they've create a place that the partners and consultants want to work.  Knowing some of the Berkeley story, I had always been intrigued by their model and how they'd been so successful while pursuing such an unorthodox approach. So when I was introduced to Michael, I jumped at the chance to get him on the show. We cover so many interesting topics in this episode including: What led Michael and his Co-founders to Launch Berkeley and how they managed to survive their early years, launching the business just before the 1991 recession. The Berkeley Partnership business model and how the team decided to set the firm up as they did. And Michael's advice to others thinking about launching their own consulting business I really enjoyed this conversation with Michael and it was great to get so much advice and insight from someone who has been involved in the industry for as long as he has. If you're a partner thinking about how to improve your own business or a Consultant thinking about going out on your own then this interview is a must listen. You can get in touch with Michael through his LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmahony1/ This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy. Specific things we discussed in the show: The Berkeley Partnership - https://www.berkeleypartnership.com/ Trust Based Selling by Charles Green - https://amzn.to/2Uynsc6 Managing the Professional Services Firm by David Maister - https://amzn.to/2D0OcYA On the Psychology of Military Incompetence by Norman Dixon - https://amzn.to/2K613Pj

Climb In Consulting
Episode 41 - Charles Vivian - North Highland

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 92:06


Today's guest is Charles Vivian, Managing Director and Portfolio Group Lead at North Highland. Charles leads North Highland's UK and north eastern US practices, a $100 million dollar consulting business. While you might be expecting the typical consulting career journey, Charles has had the complete opposite and has a hugely varied career that has spanned working for a global consultancy, founding his own start up, working for a boutique consulting firm and then working his way up to where he is now. Outside of work Charles has undertaken some phenomenal adventures including climbing Mont Blanc and running the Marathon De Sables, the world's toughest foot race. In fact the reason that there was a slight delay on releasing this episode was that Charles was flying out the day after our interview to trek across the Artic! Charles's approach to growing a business, growing your career and enjoying your life were fascinating and no matter where you are on your journey there'll be something in here for you. We cover so many interesting topics in this conversation including: Charles' start up journey, what he learnt from failing and his advice to other thinking of going out on their own. The importance of culture when it comes to building a consulting firm and how North Highland have created a culture that is open and supportive while welcoming challenge from all levels of the firm. The differences and similarities when it comes to working across the UK and the US and the importance of understanding the culture of the region you're working in when it comes to building a Consulting business. How Charles fits adventures like his trip to the artic in to his schedule and his advice for others looking to balance work with doing more of the things they enjoy outside it. I really enjoyed this conversation with Charles. His unique perspective having worked across such a diverse range of businesses gave some fantastic insights and I know you'll get a lot from this conversation. You can get in touch with Charles through his LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-vivian-2931b72/ or drop him an email - Charles.Vivian@northhighland.com This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy. Digital Marketing has moved forward, but most consulting firms haven't. Many Consulting firms still see their corporate blog as their sole Digital Marketing channel and find themselves frustrated when these blogs yield little if any results. To help those of you who want to harness the power of Digital Marketing to grow your Consulting Business but don't have the knowledge, capacity or in-house capability to do so I launched Create Engage, the first Digital Marketing agency for the Management Consulting Industry. If you'd like to find out more about how Create Engage can help you use Digital Marketing to take your business to the next level then drop me an email at Nick@CreateEngage.co.uk or go to our website www.createengage.co.uk where you can download our free case study that breaks down down the Digital Marketing strategies used by one successful Consulting firm to help them grow over 400% in just 3 years and gives you the secrets they used, so that you can apply them in your own firm. Specific things we discussed in the show: Quedis - http://www.northhighland.com/en/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/north-highland-announces-qedis-rebranding Marathon De Sables - https://marathondessables.co.uk/ The First 90 Days by Michael D Watkins - https://amzn.to/2HPIbkL Get Abstract - https://www.getabstract.com/en/ Harvard Business Review - https://hbr.org/

Climb In Consulting
Episode 40 - How to become a thought leader: Overcoming your fear & creating great content

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 26:58


Today's episode is a huge milestone for the show. It's the 40th episode of Climb in Consulting. It's been a great adventure so far and I'm looking forward to creating the next 40 episodes for you. A big thank you to all of my guests who have appeared on the show so far and a big thank you to you for listening to it! Without you I would have packed this up long ago. To celebrate 40 episodes I wanted to share my advice on one the biggest challenges I find Consultants, Consulting Leaders and Consulting Marketers face - Producing content. I speak to a ton of Consulting leaders and Consulting Heads of Marketing who say that they struggle to get content from their Consultants. Likewise I speak to Consultants who are desperate to create more content but just don't know how. In this episode I focus on the two reasons that I believe hold Consultants back from creating more content - fear and time. By resolving these two issues you'll be able to create significantly more content which will only benefit your firm and your own career. Specific people I mention in the show: Nigel Walsh - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelwalsh/ Nigel Walsh's interview for Climb in Consulting - https://www.climbinconsulting.com/podcast/2018/10/17/episode-31-nigel-walsh-deloitte-digital Natalia Wiechowski - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliawiechowski/ Natalia Wiechowski's interview for Climb in Consulting - https://www.climbinconsulting.com/podcast/episode-19-natalia-wiechowski This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy. Digital Marketing has moved forward, but most consulting firms haven't. Many Consulting firms still see their corporate blog as their sole Digital Marketing channel and find themselves frustrated when these blogs yield little if any results. To help those of you who want to harness the power of Digital Marketing to grow your Consulting Business but don't have the knowledge, capacity or in-house capability to do so I launched Create Engage, the first Digital Marketing agency for the Management Consulting Industry. If you'd like to find out more about how Create Engage can help you use Digital Marketing to take your business to the next level then drop me an email at Nick@CreateEngage.co.uk or go to our website www.createengage.co.uk where you can download our free case study that breaks down down the Digital Marketing strategies used by one successful Consulting firm to help them grow over 400% in just 3 years and gives you the secrets they used, so that you can apply them in your own firm.

Climb In Consulting
Episode 38 - Adil Khan - Boxwood

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 99:39


Today's guest is Adil Khan. Adil was one of the founding team of Boxwood, the business transformation consultancy that following years of successful growth was acquired by KPMG in 2015. Since leaving Boxwood Adil now spends his time advising Consulting entrepreneurs on how to successfully grow their businesses and focusing on his own start up, Lifefyle. The goal of Lifefyle is to provide people with a simple, organised platform for their life admin, to give them the freedom to unlock their potential and thrive. You can find out more about Lifefyle at www.lifefyle.com Adil's story is rather different to what you might consider the typical journey of a Consulting entrepreneur. Unlike most, he didn't have a long track record in Consulting, having only spent a short time in the indsutry before stepping out to found boxwood with his co-founders who had spent equally little time in Consulting. This limited time in the industry proved to be the key to their success as they set out to create something very different from the typical Consulting model that was common at the time. We go in to detail on some really key parts of the Boxwood journey that I know you're going to find really interesting including: The importance of culture and how Adil and his co-founders defined their culture from the start and what they did to ensure it remained a core focus as they grew. The challenges of being responsible for both people and finance as Adil was. The natural tensions these functions often come up against and how Adil managed this.  The Boxwood approach to working with clients, why this was so unique and what Consultants in today's Market could learn from it. And Adil's contrarian view on building a Consulting business to sell, why expanding internationally can actually reduce the value of your business and the sale of Boxwood to KPMG. A process I know a number of you have wanted to hear more about. I really enjoyed this conversation and it was great to get the perspective of someone who took a less orthodox route to success in Consulting. If you're not from the typical ‘big 4' Consulting background and want to know how you can turn this to your advantage or even if you are and want to know how you can use the principle from Boxwood to grow your business or practice area I know you're going to get a ton from this interview. You can get in touch with Adil through his LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adilkhan/ Or drop him an email - adil@blueastral.co.uk ----------- This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy. Digital Marketing has moved forward, but most consulting firms haven't. Many Consulting firms still see their corporate blog as their sole Digital Marketing channel and find themselves frustrated when these blogs yield little if any results. To help those of you who want to harness the power of Digital Marketing to grow your Consulting Business but don't have the knowledge, capacity or in-house capability to do so I launched Create Engage, the first Digital Marketing agency for the Management Consulting Industry. If you'd like to find out more about how Create Engage can help you use Digital Marketing to take your business to the next level then drop me an email at Nick@CreateEngage.co.uk or go to our website www.createengage.co.uk where you can download our free case study that breaks down down the Digital Marketing strategies used by one successful Consulting firm to help them grow over 400% in just 3 years and gives you the secrets they used, so that you can apply them in your own firm.

Climb In Consulting
Episode 39 - Lyndsey Oliver A.K.A The Chief MsChief Maker

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 130:11


Today's guest is Lyndsey Oliver, AKA the Chief MsChief Maker Lyndsey is the founder and director of M4 Coaching and creator of Back to Work without a Bump® and Making MsChief®, the groundbreaking programmes designed to help retain, support and unleash the true potential of all human beings regardless of their labels. Lyndsey is a champion of working Mums and an advocate of gender balance in the workplace. She's passionate about helping parents (both male and female), female leaders and female business owners become the best versions of themselves, both in and out of work. I was introduced to Lyndsey by a former colleague and listener to the show who had worked with her through their parental leave and said that I had to get her on the show. The challenges that Lyndsey helps Consultants with are ones that many people in our industry deal with every day but ones that rarely get the attention they deserve. Knowing the positive impact that Lyndsey had had on this listener and others in my network I knew she'd make a fantastic guest and she certainly didn't disappoint. We cover some really deep topics in this interview including: The barriers that hold women back from climbing the career ladder - both structural and self imposed - and what Consulting firms and female leaders themselves can do to break through these. The relationship challenges that can face some Consultants as a result of the job and the conversations you should be having with your partner to ensure you're able to manage them. The challenges that parents face when it comes to building a career in Consulting and what their firms and they can do to manage these to help them achieve the balance of home and work life they're looking for.  And finally, What those of us who are white men, like me, can do when it comes to diversity and inclusion in Consulting and how we can help improve it. This was a fantastic interview and we go in to detail on all of these topics. So much so we got carried away after the interview and kept going. As you'll hear towards the end of today's episode I've actually put some of our post interview conversation back in because I thought it was such an important topic for you to hear. For any regular listeners you'll also know that I often ask my guests for resources that they'd recommend you check out if you want to work on any of the things that we discuss. To help you with this Lyndsey has created a free workbook that you can use to help you identify your own biases - both conscious and unconscious - and start to think about how you can make positive changes to reduce these in day to day live.  Whether you're a senior leader who is looking to be the best role model they can be or a junior consultant looking to understand more about themselves I'd highly recommend checking this out.  If you want to download the workbook you can find it on Lyndsey's website - www.makingmschief.com/free-workbook and I've put the link in the show notes for you. You can get in touch with Lyndsey through her LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-oliver/ Or check out her website - www.makingmschief.com This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy.

Climb In Consulting
Episode 37 - Harry Gaskell - EY

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 78:57


Today's Guest is Harry Gaskell, Chief Innovation Officer for EY UK and Ireland. What is a Chief Innovation Officer? Well that's something we discuss in today's show but at it's most basic, Harry is responsible for identifying emerging technologies to launch new platforms and products to help EY improve its clients' businesses. Prior to taking this role Harry was the Managing Partner of EY's UK & Ireland Advisory business which he grew from zero to £250m during his time at the helm. In addition to his work with EY Harry is the Chair of the Employers' Network for Equality and Inclusion, Chair of the Finance Committee for the University of the Arts, London and an angel investor and mentor to a number of innovative start ups. Harry was a fantastic guest with a truly unique perspective on the Consulting industry and how it's going to change over the coming years. If you're looking to understand how you can future proof your career and get to the top of the industry, or any industry for that matter, then you're going to love this conversation. We cover a whole host of topics including: What the Consultancy of the Future will look like and how the skills needed and the approach to working with clients is going to fundamentally change. The impacts these changes will have on the traditional Consulting Business model and the real world examples of how EYs use of emerging technology is resulting in them having to look at these questions now. How to foster a culture of innovation within your organisation and the common mistakes that Consultancies and large corporates make when it comes to innovation.  And why taking some time out of Consulting could actually be the best thing for your long term Consulting career. Harry was as open as he was insightful and this episode has a huge amount for everyone. Whether you're a consultant just starting out or a managing partner running your own firm I know you're going to get a lot from what Harry has to say. You can get in touch with Harry through his LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-gaskell-ab94271/ This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy. Specific things we discuss in the show: Christopher Brooker's theory of the 7 basic plots for all stories - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/the-seven-basic-plots-9780826452092/ Kim Paykel - EYX Programme Director - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimpaykel/ EYX - https://www.ey.com/uk/en/services/specialty-services/ey-taking-innovation-to-the-next-level George Orwell - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Orwell My country Right or Left by George Orwell - https://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Orwell-1940-1943-Collected-Journalism/dp/1567921345

Climb In Consulting
Episode 36 - Iain Martin - Moonpig.com

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 46:06


Today's episode is a little different and I'm really excited to be sharing it with you. Instead of my normal interviews where I'm the one asking the questions, today's interview is taken from an event I attended last month, hosted by my good friend James Mitra at JBM Consulting. For those of you that don't know, JBM are an executive search firm that place top talent into high growth tech firms, fintechs and consultancies. They are also the talent partners to the Fintech focused Private equity firm Motive Partners which is where this event was held. When James told me who the speaker was going to be I said that we had to record it for the podcast and it certainly didn't disappoint. I'm a big believer that you can, and should, learn from the best. Regardless of their field. As you'll hear in today's interview, there are so many fantastic insights that are equally applicable to Consulting firms, and their clients, as there are to this guest's specific industry. For those of you listening to this outside of the UK, or for those of you in the UK who may have been living under a rock for the last 10 years, Moonpig are the UK's largest online card retailer with over 15 million cards sent through their online platform in 2017 alone. Iain was one of the early members of the Moonpig team and over his time as MD grew the business from a team of just 8 people, turning over £2,000,000 in to a team of over 160 turning over £60m a year. This phenomenal growth ultimately led to Moonpig being acquired by Photobox for £120m in 2011 James and Iain cover some really interesting topics in their conversation and the questions that follow including: Iain's journey to becoming the MD of Moonpig and the unorthodox approach he took to get there. The importance of using data when it comes to Marketing and how this helped Moonpig achieve it's rapid growth. How Iain and the team ensured they hired the best talent for the business and their unconventional approach for rewarding their team. The sale to Photobox and the steps they took from deciding to sell through to integrating the business with their new owners And the one I know many of you will want to know. How they decided on the name Moonpig and where the jingle came. It was great to meet Iain and I really enjoyed hearing his story and advice for those looking to grow their business as successfully as he did. This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy.

Climb In Consulting
Episode 35 - Digital Marketing - How to develop effective content that generates ROI

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 32:21


Through my new Agency, Create Engage, I've been speaking to a number of Consulting leaders about how to improve their Digital Marketing and wanted to share the answers to two of the most common questions I get to help you improve your own marketing activity. The two questions I discuss in today's episode are: Where is the ROI from Digital Marketing? How can you develop effective content that delivers results? Both are great questions and critical to think about before you start investing your Marketing budget and creating content. If you have any questions about what I share in today's episode and would like to talk about how it applies to your own Digital Marketing activity then drop me an email. I'd love to talk to you. Nick@CreateEngage.co.uk This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy. Elixirr - https://www.elixirr.com/ 11:FS - https://11fs.com/ 11:FS FinTech Insider Podcast - https://fi.11fs.com/ Nigel Walsh - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelwalsh/ David Lancefield - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidclancefield/ Create Engage Insight Piece on Elixirr's Digital Marketing Secrets - https://www.createengage.co.uk/insights/ 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries and Jack Trout - http://a.co/d/hEDbIz2 Buzz Sumo - https://buzzsumo.com/

Climb In Consulting
Episode 33 - Seb Chambers - CIL Management Consultants

Climb In Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 74:09


Today's guest is Seb Chamber Managing Partner of CIL Management Consultants. Seb was introduced to me by a previous guest of mine, Dom Moorhouse, as someone I must get on the show and Seb certainly didn't disappoint. Seb's route to Managing Partner is a really interesting story and one that while uncommon, gives an insight in to a lesser travelled route that I know many of you will be fascinated by. Instead of climbing the ladder to Partner Seb bought in to CIL, something that we discuss in detail in today's episode, and grew the firm from there. Before you think ‘well that's okay if you have plenty of cash', Seb didn't and there's a lot you can learn from Seb's approach here for those of you with aspirations to buy in to a business yourselves. But this is only part of Seb's story and we cover a range of topics in addition to this including: Growing a Consulting firm where the head office is based outside of London and why Seb sees their Froom head office (a town 30 minutes outside of Bath) as an asset to the firm. Seb's advice to those looking to climb the Consulting career ladder as well as those with aspirations to build a career at the top of their firms for as long as he has. The CIL meme wall, yes you heard me right, meme wall - the first I've seen in any consulting office – what this says about CILs culture and why culture is critical when starting and growing a business. I really enjoyed this wide ranging conversation with Seb and it was great to dig in to topics that I'd not discussed with any other guest before. Whether you're just starting out in Consulting, looking to climb to Partner in your firm or you have aspirations to buy in to a firm and be a part of growing a business there's something in here for everyone. You can find out more about Seb on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-chambers-3ba205a/ Or drop him an email at schambers@cilconsultants.com If you're interested in finding out more about CIL you can check out their website - http://www.cilconsultants.com/ This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy. Specific things we discuss in the show: Bounce by Mathew Syed - http://amzn.eu/d/9LTUgvI Ted Talks - https://www.ted.com/talks Elyn Saks TED Talk – A tale of mental illness – From the Inside - https://www.ted.com/talks/elyn_saks_seeing_mental_illness?language=en

The Movidiam Podcast
Karmarama: Ben Bilboul - Is management consultancy the missing ingredient?

The Movidiam Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 12:30


Karmarama's Ben Bilboul is excited to talk to Movidiam Creative Leader's Podcast about the changes management consultancy and accountancy firms are making to the world of advertising. He provides insights about his firm's relationship with Accenture Interactive and what it might say for the future of our industry in general.

The Movidiam Podcast
Karmarama: Ben Bilboul - Is management consultancy the missing ingredient?

The Movidiam Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 12:30


Karmarama's Ben Bilboul is excited to talk to Movidiam Creative Leader's Podcast about the changes management consultancy and accountancy firms are making to the world of advertising. He provides insights about his firm's relationship with Accenture Interactive and what it might say for the future of our industry in general.

Authentically Aligned
Being a Young Female Entrepreneur with Alana

Authentically Aligned

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 47:38


Alana is a 24 year old entrepreneur from California. She has a Marketing, Management & Consultancy business dedicated to creating brand awareness as well as brand loyalty. Alana explains her experiences in retail as well as sales and what she's learned along the way. She also discusses self-discipline and the importance of smiling. www.mmconsultancyinc.com IG: @alana_hp Question Highlights: •Introduction •What is MMC Inc? How did you begin your journey with it? • What are some challenges you've faced in your day-to-day life as a young female entrepreneur? •Smiling and the story behind it. •What are some tips and tricks that have worked for you as a young female entrepreneur? •What being a boss has taught you + what traits you had to acquire + strengthen. •What are your thoughts on self-discipline and how have you implemented it within your life? •A word of advice for anyone listening to the Podcast Q&A: What traits do you need to work on in order to be a better version of yourself? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authentically-aligned/support

My Dream My Reality Podcast
Ep 5. My Dream My Reality - Management Consultancy

My Dream My Reality Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 46:52


On this episode of My Dream My Reality, host Amaka(@amakau247) sits down with Management Consultants Aisha Olalemi-Amode (aishaoamode) and Michael Adesite (roastman_mikes) talk about what it is like to work as a Consultant in the City and share their hints and tips for making it big in this profession! Follow the hashtag #mydreammyreality on all social media Intro and Outro performed by Ego Ella May (@egoellamay)

Mentors 4 Teens: College, Scholarship, and Career Guidance Podcast
EP024: Internships and International Studies Ft. Shirah Foy

Mentors 4 Teens: College, Scholarship, and Career Guidance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2018 51:30


Episode 024: Internships and International Studies Ft. Shirah Foy Featuring: Shirah Foy, Management Consultant Mentor Bio: Shirah is an interdisciplinary social scientist, entrepreneur, and startup mentor who has studied and worked on 5 continents, traveled in more than 50 countries, and can communicate to varying degrees in 12 languages. She is currently a PhD Candidate at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - one of the top engineering schools in Europe - where she conducts research on the role of culture in shaping sustainably-minded entrepreneurs and lectures on entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. Industry Overview: What do Management Consultant do? Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve an organization’s efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues. What does their work environment look like? Management analysts travel frequently to meet with clients. In 2016, about 1 in 4 worked more than 40 hours per week. How do you become a Management Consultant? Most management analysts have at least a bachelor’s degree. The Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation may improve job prospects. What additional skills that they typically don’t teach in school do you need? Communication skills, organization, past job experience, testimonials, ability to go out and get clients on own. What is the pay? The median annual wage for management analysts was $81,330 in May 2016. Future demand in marketplace? Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 14 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for the services of these workers should grow as organizations continue to seek ways to improve efficiency and control costs. Overall… US news rates a management consultant as # 16 in best business jobs which ranks them based on 5 categories ( salary, job market, future growth, stress, and work-life balance). With Statistician, actuary, and mathematician coming in 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively. See the links below for more information on this week's industry insights!! Todd's personal opinion… If you enjoy the flexibility of managing your own schedule are willing to hustle for several years to get your business off the ground... management consulting could be a great fit! Show Notes: [1:55] - Todd Intro [2:33] - Meet This Week's Guest, Shirah Foy! [3:16] - Management Consultancy, Industry Overview. [7:19] - Mentor Industry Insights. [11:59] - How Shirah Got Started! [17:12] - The Value of Internships! [20:35] - A College Path... Through Europe! [29:40] - A Word From The Mastermind Community! [31:35] - An Average Day in the Life of a PHD Student. [35:30] - Shirah's #1 Piece of Actionable Advice for Teens! [38:51] - Todd's Recap and Key Points! [40:09] - Questions from the Student-Tutor Mastermind Students. [49:12] - Next Week Preview! [50:01] - Outro. Mentor's Key Points: Get Career Experience and Internships EARLY! Having the opportunity to explore career options early on will allow you to test drive the opportunity will allow you to see if you actually enjoy it! Challenge Your Comfort Zone! Try learning another language, or even study abroad! By forcing yourself to adapt, you will learn new skills and become more resilient overall! Travel or Take Opportunities to Study Abroad! These opportunities to study culture and learn another language can offer huge growth as a learner and candidate for potential career opportunities! Resources: More Information on this Week's Industry Analysis! BLS: Management Analyst U.S. News: Management Analyst Payscale: Management Consultant Connect With This Week's Mentor! Shirah's Blog! Connect with Shirah on Linkedin! (Be sure to mention this podcast episode!) Connect with Shirah on Instagram! Are you interested in joining our community of proactive teens and parents for FREE? Step 1: Join our FREE college prep, scholarship, and career guidance Facebook group! CLICK HERE TO JOIN! Step 2: Register for our next FREE webinar to learn how to save thousands + set your teenager up career, college, and scholarship success! CLICK HERE TO JOIN!   -- The Mentors 4 Teens: College, Scholarship, and Career Guidance Podcast Copyright © 2018 by Student Tutor Produced by: Todd VanDuzer & Cody Mack Recording by: Todd VanDuzer Music & Editing: Cody Mack Sponsorship & Interview Requests: podcast@student-tutor.com  

Strength in the Numbers Show
#036: Lead More Authentically in Finance and Accounting with Talita Ferreira

Strength in the Numbers Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 32:04


There are two types of people in Finance & Accounting, those who struggle to keep up with all the changing work requirements, new digital technologies and how best to keep up with it all, and those you see to have a good fit between making an impact work whilst also being happy with how their careers are progressing. The difference between these two types is ultimately knowing how to develop a better balance and fit between your work and your life. Today's guest mentor Talita Ferreira is a high-achieving former CFO who is also the founder and CEO of Authentic Change Solutions which is a Management Consultancy centred on a philosophy of Authenticity and Authentic Change. In this episode we cover: • The two main challenges for the CFOs she mentors. • Top tip on how to deal with Fear and Vulnerability in Finance. • Why the route to HR is important to Finance (either partnering or leading). • Deconstructs her POWER model to become more Authentic Leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our time-stamped show notes, key quotes, resources and ways to connect with our guest mentor and more at sitnshow.com/podcast/036

AccidentalMuslims.com
Mohamed Chohan – Startup Grind Durban – Managing Director – Digital Consultant – S03E51

AccidentalMuslims.com

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2018 39:54


“How can we make Durban a more entrepreneur-friendly city?” - Mohamed Chohan We have this syndrome in South Africa where people think they must have a nice office, nice office furniture and a laptop to start a business. We hear it all the time that start-ups fail because they don’t have access to finance. Skill yourself first and the finance will follow. He calls it “bootstrapping”. "Keep it simple, know what you want to do, do the research and then work hard." Mohamed Chohan is the Managing Director at Startup Grind Durban. Previously he has worked as a Business Development Manager at RSAWEB and has completed a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from UKZN. He has also worked at Smartrac which is a Management Consultancy, Black Ticket Creative Bureau which is a Brand Consultancy and KPMG. We chat about lots of things - even his most embarrassing moment in his life! Enjoy it! If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (21 April) please pre-register here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. In collaboration with Proudly Muslims of South Africa - an organisation that aims to address the negative stigma associated with Muslims by highlighting the amazing humanitarian work that’s being carried out by Muslims in South Africa. Love what we doing? Help us make future podcasts, videos, school/madrassa workshops, conferences, projects, and other events a reality - contribute here. AccidentalMuslims.com  is registered as a NPO: Ref #195-995 Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all different and in our differences there are opportunities to learn - Insha-Allah!

Connected Podcast
Alice Fabre, Head of Consulting at MediaCom

Connected Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017 18:47


Sue U and ASD talk to Alice Fabre, Head of Consulting at MediaCom Listen to Alice tell us what separates good strategists from bad strategists, how you give strategic advice when you have no experience in the field and the difference between MediaCom and a the more corporate environment of a Management Consultancy. You can follow Sue on @SueU and ASD @ASDTheBrand

Build a Better Agency Podcast
Episode 98: How to Talk to Prospects to Win Their Business, with Robin Boehler.

Build a Better Agency Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2017 53:15


Robin Boehler is a co-founder of Mercer Island Group, a boutique Marketing and Management Consultancy, a pre-eminent agency search consultant to clients and growth advisors to agencies of all sizes in the world. She loves making matches between agencies and clients. She thinks of the review process as a form of dating and loves helping agencies put their best feet forward.   What you’ll learn about in this episode: Getting the agency-client relationship right from the very beginning Why truly differentiating your agency is so crucial The importance of doing your research on a prospect before ever speaking to them and how to do it well Why you should never start out a pitch talking about your agency (and when is the right time to do so) Why networking is the best way to get the opportunity to have quality conversations with prospects How to spark curiosity in communication to prospects Robin’s strategy for reaching out to connections that you haven’t spoken to in a while Why you shouldn’t hold back a really smart question just because you don’t want a competing agency to hear it Why each conversation you have with a prospect is the only one that matters Why you must show true interest in a prospect’s business and then learn from what the prospect tells you Ways to contact Robin Boehler: Website: www.migroup.com Phone: (206)236-0447 We’re proud to announce that Hubspot is now the presenting sponsor of the Build A Better Agency podcast! Many thanks to them for their support!

Rock The Podcast
Employee Empowerment with Shawn Casemore

Rock The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2016 30:58


On this episode of Rhodes to Success, I interview Shawn Casemore, who is the author of Operational Empowerment. Shawn is an internationally recognized speaker and writer. He is also the Principal of Management Consultancy at Casemore and Company Inc. After a 17-year corporate career in operation and sales roles, Shawn launched his company in 2008 with the intention of helping CEOs, executives, and business leaders to enable individuals and teams to be more productive, engaged, and participate to accelerate the growth of the organization. During this show, we discuss workplace communication, empowering employees, how to deal with new employees, and the entrepreneurial lifestyle movement.    Main Questions Asked: What made you leave the corporate world and become an entrepreneur? What do you mean by ‘empowering employees?' How will empowering employees increase your competitive advantage? How do you have a structure where there's no manager, but make sure new employees have a direct superior, to have someone to go to? Is there a movement toward entrepreneurial lifestyle and independent contracting jobs? Why did you decide to write a book that slams operational excellence and leadership as we know it?   Key Lessons Learned: Your employees are most important, as they are the ones operating your company. If you can't get your employees engaged, then you will never be able to grow your business profitably. We have a 1 in 3 million chance we will run into an employee, boss, customer, and supplier that thinks and behaves the same way we do. This explains why there is so much conflict and poor communication in the workplace.   Empowering Employees The empowerment of employees is all about autonomy. The management hierarchy that most businesses are built on was derived from the military, and is now out of date. Today's employees are the most highly educated that have ever been in the workforce throughout history. Employees today don't like being delegated down to, and are smart enough to not have to be. Zappos is an example of a company that has changed the structure so there are no managers.   Achieving Empowerment Put people in cross-functional teams. This helps improve their experience, morale, and communication. Get rid of formal management and have team leaders who are self-selected by the teams. Create a community of people on the front line, and create the tools to get the communication from those teams to the people that matter.   Operational Empowerment Every business has a series of operations such as the sales process and marketing systems. Empowering people is the key to a competitive advantage because it is the best way to service your customers.   New Team Members Integrate team members into the interviewing process. Skills can be learned, but you can't train people to ‘fit' and force people to have the right dynamic. Hire for ‘fit' relative to the community and culture of the team. Building a team of people who work well together matters more than them working well with the boss.   Entrepreneurial Lifestyle Movement The entrepreneurial lifestyle is more attractive to employees, as there is more independence. This movement allows people to have multiple streams of income. The millennials want the autonomy and variety that is offered by this lifestyle. Millennials are resistant to fit inside a mold.   Subscribe to the show in iTunes or Stitcher Radio! The music in today's episode was written by The Danger Os and produced by Nick Palmer. Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/thedangerosmakemusic    Links to Resources Mentioned Casemore & Co Free Chapter

Recruiters Live Lounge | Get Inspired! | Weekly Interviews with the best Recruitment Business Leader

Glyn Blaize had a promising rugby career ahead of him in the late 90’s playing for Wasps, England Students U21s and Rugby Lions but his rugby career was cut short by a horrific sporting injury which saw him in hospital for six weeks. However this was the catalyst for Glyn to pursue a new career.  He entered the recruitment industry in 1999 and went on to hold Commercial Director, Sales Director and Operation Director positions at fast growing SME recruitment business  and now has over twelve years’ experience improving operational efficiency and sales strategy in Recruitment businesses.  Earlier this year Glyn  set up Addocura with Darren Ryemill (of Opus fame) and together they are building what they believe will be the ‘go-to’ Management Consultancy for the Recruitment Industry.

Cornucopia Radio Podcast
Cornucopia Radio Podcast 51: Radio Fore Extra

Cornucopia Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2015 44:43


Welcome back to the continuing story of “Radio Fore”; the secret, long forgotten mothballed sister station for ‘Radio 4′. It was supposed to be a fresh start, a bolder, less middle-class approach to talk radio, but it all went terribly wrong. Now, in the basement passages of Broadcasting House stalks a lumpen, ghoulish, benighted creature, once known as ‘Radio Fore’, the ill-shapen bastard offspring of its elder sibling. However, some of the recorded shows occasional leak into the public domain…