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by Craig Ryder

Any complex change or digital transformation programme needs a well governed and well executed steering group if it is to deliver effective, efficient and sustainable results. Working at its best, a steering group should drive your change programme forward by removing blockers, resolving issues and mitigating risks and, as a result, ultimately keeping things on […]

Led the definition of a Quality Assurance handbook for a strategic IT change programme.

Mobilised the PMO for an ERP finance transformation programme to support the delivery of a global, cloud-based ERP solution.

Led the definition and implementation of a target operating model to drive project delivery across an operational data management function

Led the transfer of the patent annuities service to a global provider, harmonising patent laws across systems to avoid financial impact.

Led a programme of refurbishments and closures across the group’s strategic offices to support their vision for agile working.

Led the transfer of failing HR services for multiple hospital Trusts from external to alternative outsource providers.

Led the PMO for a £20m+ strategic Regulatory Reporting Programme enabling the bank to meet its regulatory financial reporting commitments.

In this guest article written by leadership expert Jonny Man, he explores the future of change leadership in light of the challenges posed by the pandemic-triggered ‘great acceleration’ and the ‘fourth industrial revolution’.  I recently had the chance to speak with a range of senior executives to hear their views on the future of change, […]

Managing a Crisis: Ten leadership lessons – Dave Jepson In my career I have been involved with two crises in which serious unexpected events threatened the health and lives of many people. A year  into the Covid crisis, I’ve watched the government navigate a course through countless issues and come to the conclusion that some […]