#6 - Steve Dover

<p>In Episode 6, Tony Lockwood is in discussion with Steve Dover. </p> <p>Steve has managed major construction projects, significant outsourcing programmes and large scale transformations within both public and private sector organisations.  He has a direct style and knows what has worked for him - maybe you can apply some of his thinking and approach in your future programmes.</p> <p>I'm sure that you'll find the discussion interesting!</p> <p>03:15 - Lessons from implementing major outsourcing deals</p> <p>04:20 - Does the approach to Construction projects translate to business transformation?</p> <p>06:00 - Focus on the vision - the end point, what you're looking to achieve...</p> <p>08:52 - The importance of taking your people on the journey</p> <p>12:57 - Understanding the wants and needs of each team member</p> <p>14:18 - The benefits of a 'One Team' approach - integrating internal/ external resources</p> <p>15:27 - Treating external providers as true partners</p> <p>17:28 - The most challenging transformation...</p> <p>21:49 - The need for a clear structured approach to delivery</p> <p>22:55 - The advantage offered by bringing together the technology and programme teams</p> <p>25:08 - Why not  'customising technology' is the way forward</p> <p>30:59 - Don't let 'what you know' get in the way of 'what you don't know'</p> <p>33:07 - Construction vs Transformation - any preference?  </p> <p>Total Length - 38:22</p> <p> </p> <p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">Submit your questions</p> <p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Steve, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond.</p> <p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">About Tony Lockwood</p> <p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body">Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com</p> <p class="_04x