The Just Great People Podcast - From The Sixsess Consultancy

Barry Eustance Talks to David Winders About Target Operating Models and Why They're So Important!

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
 

Barry Eustance Talks to International Rugby Star and Airline Captain Tony Underwood About Leadership & Care

Welcome to The Sixsess Consultancy's "Just Great People" podcast, where Barry Eustance chats to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things. Summary In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance speaks with Tony Underwood, a former British Lion rugby player and airline pilot, about the importance of care in leadership and community impact. They discuss Tony's transition from aviation to focusing on social value and how the principles of care and leadership are essential in both high-performance sports and aviation. The conversation highlights the significance of psychological safety, collective purpose, and the role of individuals in fostering a caring environment that leads to high performance. Takeaways
- The common theme in high performance is people.
- Care is essential for getting the best out of individuals.
- Leadership is not just about authority; it's about influence.
- Psychological safety allows for open communication and care.
- High performance is achieved through collective purpose.
- Caring can manifest in small details that matter.
- Leadership should encourage everyone to show care.
- Understanding what people care about is crucial for leadership.
- The British & Irish Lions exemplify the power of unity and care.
- Transitioning from one career to another can bring valuable insights. Titles The Power of Care in Leadership From Rugby to Aviation: A Journey of Care Sound Bites
"The common theme is people." "Caring can mean making money." "We care about the same things." Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background 03:34 The Importance of Care and Leadership 08:59 Care and Leadership in the British and Irish Lions 13:56 Non-Technical Skills in the Aviation Industry 17:23 Leadership as Everybody's Business 20:56 Psychological Safety and Culture 23:30 The Importance of Care in Organizations 26:04 Shared Vision and Collective Purpose 28:00 Conclusion and Farewell 28:32 JGP Live Outro 090824 V1.0.wav Useful links The Sixsess Consultancy's Website https://sixsess.org/ Believe Solutions' Website https://believesolutions.co.uk Keywords Tony Underwood, leadership, care, community impact, British Lions, psychological safety, high performance, aviation, rugby, social value
Tony's LinkedIn
Barry Eustance's LinkedIn

The Just Great People Podcast - Barry Eustance talks to the Exceptional Captain Richard Nanton

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
 

The Just Great People Podcast - Barry Eustance from The Sixsess Consultancy Chats to Chris Fox from StratNavApp

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