#8 - Dan Leyland

In Episode #8 your host Tony Lockwood is joined by Dan Leyland. Having become involved in transformation and change through an unusual route, Dan shares his experiences and views on a wide range of topics, emphasising the real need for top executives to not only understand but be able to actively deliver change across their organisations.     02:28 - Interesting introduction to Transformation  03:33 - The similarities with a start up business 04:50 - Why change fails 06:24 - Change has a concept 06:57 - Business as "unusual" 07:24 - The skillsets to run a business are very different to those to deliver change within a business 10:03 - Getting the right people in the right seats with the right support 10:33 - Are people set up to succeed or fail? 13:05 - Can you explain your programme on one sheet of A4? 16:09 - The Reality Check 18:48 - The most interesting programme 20:38 - Handling Change resistance 25:01 - Keeping things simple 27:34 - Core lesson - the takeaway Total Length - 32:39   Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Dan, make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond. About Tony Lockwood Tony heads the Transformation Practice for Thompson Wright Partners - he can be contacted by email at [email protected] About Dan Leyland Dan describes what he does as "helping organisations to do what may have seemed impossible so that their people can achieve extraordinary results, enjoy their work and feel fulfilled" His Linkedin profile is here About TWP Thompson Wright Partners is a niche Interim Management,  Consulting and Executive Search firm focused on delivering Business and Technology change consultants for Strategic, Transformation and Operational Efficiency programmes across the UK. Our team of highly experienced board level strategic advisers and seasoned industry practitioners can help you in the following areas;  > Strategy Development > Digital Transformation > People Development > Change Management > Operational Effectiveness > Programme Assurance   t: +44(0) 161 919 1676 w: www.thompsonwrightpartners.com