The Just Great People Podcast - From The Sixsess Consultancy
Barry Eustance talks to ordinary people who’ve done extraordinary things that will engage and inspire you. Entrepreneurs, business leaders, musicians, thought leaders, actors, developers, pilots, - anyone who’s gone out and ”done it”. Why they’ve done it, how they’ve done it, and how you can do it too. Sometimes instructional, sometimes emotional, always fascinating, and endlessly inspiring.
Episodes
3 days ago
3 days ago
Summary
Barry talks to Eileen George who shares her amazing journey from working at Clarkston Consulting to joining NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)!
Eileen emphasises the importance of continuous learning and good leadership skills in leading successful change.
She also highlights that JPL has a culture of change, innovation, and leadership, which is essential for accomplishing groundbreaking projects.
She suggests that organisations should invest in developing leadership skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning to effectively navigate constant change and innovation.
Eileen and Barry Eustance plan to discuss how organisations can prepare for and thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment in their next podcast.
Keywords
Eileen George, Clarkston Consulting, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JPL, change management, leadership skills, continuous learning, innovation, culture, organisational change, change leadership, change management skills, agile, adaptive, AI, technology, leading change, leading people, The Sixsess Consultancy, The Just Great People Podcast
Takeaways
Continuous learning and good leadership skills are essential for leading successful change.
Organisations should invest in developing leadership skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
JPL has a culture of change, innovation, and leadership, which is crucial for accomplishing groundbreaking projects.
Organisations need to prepare for and thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment by being agile, adaptive, and stakeholder-focused.
Titles
Building a Culture of Change, Innovation, and Leadership at JPL
Preparing for and Thriving in a Dynamic and Rapidly Changing Environment
Sound Bites
"There aren't many people who work for NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab."
"I had always known of JPL, an impossible dream to me."
"I thank my lucky stars that even for that short period of time, my name is now a part of the JPL story."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Eileen George's Journey
02:43 The Impossible Dream: Joining NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
05:28 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Taking a Leap
06:54 Change Management and Leadership Skills
09:04 Creating a Culture of Change and Innovation
21:03 Thriving in a Dynamic Environment: The Increasing Pace of Change
Useful Links:Eileen George's Website:https://www.eileengeorgeconsulting.com/
Eileen George's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileengeorge/
The Sixsess Consultancy's Website:
https://sixsess.org/Barry's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/
The Oxford Review's Website
https://oxford-review.com/invite-list/
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Summary
David Winders, The Sixsess Consultancy's Target Operating Model course Principal Facilitator discusses the importance of target operating models (TOMs) in organisations and how they help communicate and implement strategies.
He explains that Target Operating Models (TOMs_ are a description of the future state of an organisation and involve different perspectives and views.
David emphasises the need for simplicity and practicality in creating TOMs, rather than getting caught up in complex methodologies and tools. He also discusses the upcoming target operating model courses offered by Sixsess Consultancy.
Keywords
target operating model, TOM, strategy, organisational design, communication, perspectives, simplicity, practicality, courses
Takeaways
Target operating models (TOMs) are essential for organisations to communicate and implement their strategies.
TOMs provide a description of the future state of an organisation and involve different perspectives and views.
Simplicity and practicality are key in creating effective TOMs, rather than getting caught up in complex methodologies and tools.
Sixsess Consultancy offers target operating model courses that cover various techniques and tools for creating TOMs.
Titles
The Importance of Target Operating Models in Organisations
Creating Effective Target Operating Models: Simplicity and Practicality
Sound Bites
"TOMs provide a description of the future state of an organisation."
"TOMs are not just a new org chart or a systems diagram."
"Keeping things simple and practical is more important than following a specific methodology."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:59 Understanding Target Operating Models
06:06 The Role of TOMs in Strategy Communication
09:15 Applicability of TOMs in Different Organisations
11:14 David's Contributions to Target Operating Model Books
14:38 Practical Application of TOMs and the Use of Tools
17:51 Challenges with IT Tools for TOMs
20:07 Sixsess Consultancy’s' Target Operating Model Courses
25:41 Course Content and Approach
27:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Useful Links:
The Sixsess Consultancy's Target Operating Model Information Page
The Sixess Consultancy Website
Barry Eustance's LinkedIn
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Welcome to The Sixsess Consultancy's "Just Great People" podcast, where Barry Eustance chats to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things.In this episode, Barry talks to Tony Underwood from Believe Solutions - learning about Tony's journey from international rugby player, playing professionally and for the British & Irish Lions, to becoming a captain on the A380 SuperJumbo, through to Believe Solutions and his focus on leadership and care.Tony explains how all of his experiences have led him to Believe Solutions, Social Value and Care, and the importance of leadership to all of these.Tony's is a unique and fascinating story.
We hope and trust that you really enjoy our podcast and find it to be inspiring and insightful.Please remember to LIKE our podcast and please DO SUBSCRIBE !!I really look forward to reading and replying to your thoughts and comments.Many thanks, as alwaysKindest regardsBarry
Useful links (click on the underlined Text):The Sixsess Consultancy Website
Believe Solutions' Website
Tony's LinkedIn
Barry Eustance's LinkedIn
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Welcome to The Sixsess Consultancy's "Just Great People" podcast, where Barry Eustance chats to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things.Useful links (click on the underlined Text):The Sixsess Consultancy WebsiteNanton Aviation Consulting's WebsiteBarry Eustance's LinkedInIn this episode, Barry talks to Captain Richard Nanton from Nanton Aviation Consulting - learning about Richard's odyssey from the Caribbean to becoming an airline pilot, and then onto the heady heights of becoming the Vice President of Flight Operations for Qatar Airways. But that's not all!Richard was also the Chief Pilot of Easyjet, Director of Flight Operations for Thomas Cook Airlines, Chief Training Manager at Jet2, and Vice President of Operations at GoAir.Richard has flown 747 Jumbo Jets, Airbus airliners and is now flying an Airbus Corporate A320 Jet.But there's more...... He's also working to help and advise on sustainable aviation and is a director for CarbonNet Zero furthering this important goal.Richard's leadership background, as he explains in this episode has also led him to consult with organisations on Interest Based negotiations and industrial relations.Overall an amazing career, delivered in Richard's typically modest style.
I hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful.Please remember to LIKE our podcast and please DO SUBSCRIBE !!I really look forward to reading and replying to your thoughts and comments.Many thanks, as alwaysKindest regardsBarry
Saturday Aug 10, 2024
Saturday Aug 10, 2024
Welcome to The Sixsess Consultancy's "Just Great People" podcast, where Barry Eustance chats to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things.Useful links (click on the underlined Text):The Sixsess Consultancy WebsiteStratNavApp WebsiteBarry Eustance's LinkedInIn this episode, Barry talks to Chris Fox from StratNavApp - learning about Chris's amazing story....from a marketing in FTSE100 company and institutional finance to branching out with his own consulting firm and then developing the amazing StratNavApp.Spoiler alert! We'll be featuring snippets from a much longer discussion we've had, where Chris takes us through and company strategic build from square one, with the help of StratNavApp's AI, to a working business model. We're going to split it into episodes, but you can view the uncut version on StratNavApp's YouTube channel now.
I hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful.Please remember to LIKE our podcast and please DO SUBSCRIBE !!I really look forward to reading and replying to your thoughts and comments.Many thanksKindest regardsBarry
The Just Great People Podcast
From
The Sixsess Consultancy
Barry Eustance talks to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things that will engage and inspire you.
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, musicians, thought leaders, actors, developers, pilots, - anyone who's gone out and "done it".
Why they've done it, how they've done it, and how you can do it too.
Sometimes instructional, sometimes emotional, always fascinating, and endlessly inspiring.
Useful Links:
The Sixsess Consultancy
Barry's LinkedIn