#17 - MIKE JEACOCK

Today, Tony is joined by Mike Jeacock, someone that he has known for over 25 years and who was instrumental in getting Tony involved in change and transformation.  This is an entertaining episode full of anecdotes and insights that deliver real value - enjoy the show. 00:59 - The Sliding Doors moment 02:59 - The importance of culture 04:57 - How would you define transformation? 05:41 - Leaders need to be enablers 06:25 - Performance management has to include the 'how you do it' element 06:59 - All of your support services need to be involved in the transformation 07:21 - People don't care about what I know, until they know that I care! 07:39 - 10 years experience or 1 years experience used for the last 10 years? 08:49 - IT is an enabler 09:51 - The 'Sin' of workarounds 12:51 - Change the people or change the people 13:57 - A core of 'will do' people is essential 14:27 - Make people feel appreciated 17:59 - Passionate people are great in transformations 18:24 - Are 'soft skills' really soft? 18:52 - The need for authenticity 21:58 - Have a blueprint 22:52 - Set outcomes, not objectives 23:24 - Changing people's mindsets 26:14 - Remote working management requires a different set of skills 29:39 - An obsession with defining the right outcomes 32:29 - The greatest strength of an organisation is its people 35:20 - The need to be self aware 36:20 - Transformation, where there is conflict, is almost impossible to deliver 38:17 - Things don't happen, People make things happen 39:27 - Let's replace 'New ways of working' with 'Effective ways of working' Total length : 41:14 Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Mike, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond.   About Tony Lockwood Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at [email protected]   About Mike Jeacock Mike describes himself as a high performing, authentic leader, who delivers both efficient and effective ways of working.  He is a passionate, energetic, innovative and visionary Leader, with a strategic mindset underpinned by strong financial acumen , a commercially and results orientated networker who continually exceeds delivery expectations.  Having known Mike for over 25 years, I total agree with this description! His Linkedin profile is here   About TWP TWP has recently launched The Transformation Leaders Hub - to create a truly global peer to peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here.   t: +44(0) 161 919 1676 w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com