#17 - MIKE JEACOCK

The Transformation Leaders Podcast

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

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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 [e-mail]

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: [phone]

w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com