#10 - Dai Jones

Tony is delighted to be joined by Dai Jones on Episode 10. Dai has vast experience across many sectors of delivering multi faceted transformation. His style and approach to engaging the team and taking people on the journey will I'm sure open up thoughts and ideas that you can apply moving forward. 02:46 - A commercially savvy transformation director??? 05:10 - Designing the change that the client needs! 08:51 - The value of bringing in a fresh pair of eyes 09:33 - Transformation takes many forms 09:57 - Kotter's 8 steps of Change 11:17 - Only 1 in 6 Mergers/ Acquisitions increase shareholder value! 14:55 - The risk of taking your eye off the ball 18:55 - We are not good at changing our behaviours 19:37 - Taking people on the journey 23:19 - The risk in positioning as a takeover 25:05 - How society has changed 31:36 - The difference between delivering change in public and private sectors 34:09 - Gaining buy-in for the change  36:33 - Reasons for failure 37:30 - The head, the heart and then the hands 37:58 - Takeaway - WIIFM Total Length - 38:59   Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Dai, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond. About Tony Lockwood Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at [email protected] About Dai Jones Dai describes himself as a commercially savvy interim Transformation Director with a proven track record of generating value. He has operated across many sectors, both private and public, and has been responsible for numerous politically sensitive transformations. His Linkedin profile is here About TWP Thompson Wright Partners is a niche Interim Management,  Consulting and Executive Search firm focused on delivering Business and Technology change consultants for Strategic, Transformation and Operational Efficiency programmes across the UK. Our team of highly experienced board level strategic advisers and seasoned industry practitioners can help you in the following areas;  > Strategy Development > Digital Transformation > People Development > Change Management > Operational Effectiveness > Programme Assurance   t: +44(0) 161 919 1676 w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com