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Operator-written analysis on M&A diligence, carve-outs and TSAs, the 40/60 model, ERP governance and interim leadership.

6 February 2025 · 4 min read

The Global Spillover of US Tariffs: A Crisis for Some, a Defining Opportunity for Others

Trade wars rarely confine their impact to the countries directly involved. While US tariffs might primarily target China, Canada, and Mexico, their effects reverberate across the entire global economy.

5 January 2025 · 5 min read

Precision in Transformation: Leveraging Advanced Tools and Change Management for Successful Headcount Optimisation

We are under constant pressure to optimise costs while maintaining operational efficiency.

22 December 2024 · 3 min read

🌟 AI Enablement & Value Creation: Shaping the Future of Business 🌟

Satya Nadella recently shared fascinating insights into how AI agents are set to redefine the application ecosystem.

18 December 2024 · 5 min read

From the Track to the Waves: Balancing the “Chicken or Egg” Challenge in AI-Driven Performance

In the high-velocity worlds of Formula 1 and SailGP, technology, analytics, and human ingenuity combine to deliver competitive edges that are measured in fractions of a second. These teams thrive on a culture of continuous improvement, integrated data ecosystems, and well-defined processes.

16 December 2024 · 4 min read

What does Labour's perceived betrayal of pensioners have to do with your next operating model change or cost transformation? Everything.

As leaders, we know election promises and broken pledges are two sides of the same coin in politics. But as C-suite executives, we must ask: does the misalignment and erosion of trust seen in politics mirror the dynamics within our business?

10 December 2024 · 5 min read

The Role of the Chief Transformation Officer: A New Hybrid of COO and CIO?

The Chief Transformation Officer (CTrO) role has evolved significantly over the past decade and is now at another inflexion point.

30 November 2024 · 4 min read

Fearless Leadership: The Key to Successful Transformations

The consistent reality of my various CIO, COO and CTrO has been that time has been my constant enemy and this amplified when multiple Executive Sponsor roles are layered onto a busy schedule.

27 November 2024 · 7 min read

Responsible for Nothing but Accountable for Everything: The Essential Role of the Chief Transformation Officer (CTrO) and the Transformation Office (TO) in 2025

As we enter 2025, the challenges faced today are set to intensify, placing even greater expectations on business leaders.

25 November 2024 · 4 min read

Driving Value Creation in Private Equity: Lessons from Transformation and Operational Excellence

Value creation in private equity (PE) is no longer about financial engineering alone. Competitive pressures increase, fiscal landscapes evolve and strategic transformation has become the cornerstone of securing and realising value.

24 November 2024 · 6 min read

Reframing NHS and Post Office Transformation Challenges: Perhaps its time for some outside in thinking

A recent BBC news report (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2dly5ldrxjo) on the NHS placed a spot light on the challenges of integrating Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs).

21 November 2024 · 5 min read

2020 to 2024: Have we missed critical opportunities over the past four years?

Let us rewind to the beginning of 2020, when we were all completely unprepared for the impact of a global pandemic. COVID-19 disrupted every imaginable aspect of professional and personal life, demanding levels of agility and adaptability outside of our conventional thinking.

19 November 2024 · 3 min read

Aligning Culture and Change to Build Transformational Coalitions

Discover how aligning culture with ERP Enabled Transformation can create a foundation for organisational success. Learning's from Shaun Taylor's experience in Technology and Business Transformation experience.

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