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S2E1 - Jay McBain - The Decade of Ecosystems

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, partnerships have become more than just keys to success; they're now the very foundation for many enterprises. Join us in this episode as we delve into the 'Decade of Ecosystems' with Jay McBain, Chief Analyst - Channels, Partnerships & Ecosystems at Canalys.

Drawing from his impressive 30-year career in advising and working with channel businesses, Jay sheds light on the dramatic transformation businesses must undergo to adapt to the technology-driven era. From industries like automotive and medical devices to construction and consumer goods, Jay outlines the essential steps every company must take not only to thrive in the new world but simply to stay relevant.

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Season Two Trailer - We’re back with 12 new guests

Featuring amazing guests such as Charlie Sharman of the Kaizen Institute, Canalys Chief Analyst Jay McBain and Jack Soos, former Director at Pratt and Whitney.

Season Two is packed with insights into the world of strategy, leadership and business transformation.

S1E6 - Philippe Guenet - Bringing Flow to the Frontline

Since 2017, Philippe has operated as an independent coach under Henko, with a focus on building high-performing leadership, teams and organizations in digital business. Philippe has worked with organizations such as Lloyds Banking Group, Deutsche Bank, Carnival UK, KFC and a number of start-ups, facilitating complex digital / Flow transformation initiatives as the main Change coach.

In this episode, Philippe talks about how you can bring Flow Agility to the frontlines of any organization through value stream alignment, flow-based operating models and a renewed focus on excellence.

S1E5 - Festus Akinbusoye - Leading strategy and change

As the democratically elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire in the United Kingdom, Festus is responsible for the public safety of over half a million people.

 

Join us as Festus shares his perspective on leadership in law enforcement. He advocates for leading from the "shop floor" to gain an authentic insight into the organization's performance. From the implementation of Gemba walks to conducting town halls, we uncover the strategies he employs to instigate change and rally the 2500-strong police and support staff in a single, strategic direction.

 

This episode provides a compelling glimpse into the inner workings of law enforcement and the transformative power of effective leadership, and an unexpected personal touch about the people who influence us in life the most.

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S1E4 - James Davies - 8 steps to a winning strategy

In this episode, James Davies dives into the often-overlooked area of strategy, creation. With converged markets, fragmented supply chains, and a new world of living and working.

 

James lays out his observations of what businesses and organizations are doing to rethink their strategic priorities. Moving away from focusing on strategy execution, instead, they are looking at the beginning by placing emphasis on strategy creation.

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S1E3 - Fredrik Fjellstedt - The 4Cs of Hoshin Kanri

In this episode, Fredrik Fjellstedt, an Operational Excellence Expert at Hups, looks at the everyday challenges of businesses trying to implement Hoshin Kanri and Lean.

Detailing out how the 4Cs of Hoshin Kanri - Clarity, Courage, Commitment, and Consensus, translate to meaningful breakthrough results in different organizations. Fredrik shines a new light on why businesses struggle to get their strategy off the ground. With just a change of mindset, Fredrik proves that Hoshin doesn't have to be difficult.

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