Thought Leadership Democratised

Angelique Greco

Thought leadership democratised. You have got a voice and we've got to share it. A podcast about thought leaders in their field and how they work beyond the traditional good old ways! Don't wait to be asked to speak, take control of the narrative, share you insights to the world! Be the thought leader you want to be, work with people you admire on project you love!   Rome wasn't built in one day, and neither are great ideas. Learning, thinking, brewing, learning, sharing, brewing some more….   Bringing the voices of industry experts and how they shape their ideas and work is meant to get you thinking, catalyse connections and conversation so that the magic can happen.   Listen to an episode and connect with the speaker. Tell them one thing that surprised or inspired you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Martina McDermott, unearthing gems for the life science industry at Peridot

    11/17/2024

    Martina McDermott, unearthing gems for the life science industry at Peridot

    Unearthing Gems: A Deep Dive into Effective Recruitment In this episode of Thought Leadership Democratize, host Angelique Greco speaks with Martina MacDermott, head of Peridot, about the intricacies of recruitment in the life sciences industry. Martina brings 25 years of experience and shares insights into why recruitment is challenging. She elaborates on the importance of finding the right candidates. Forget the bum in a seat roles, companies cannot afford to settle for average candidates for their most impactful role. Martina explains the differences between contingent and retained recruitment processes, and the need for a tailored approach based on the role's impact. Martina emphasizes the value of a collaborative effort between recruiters and companies to ensure high-quality hires and discusses the meticulous process Peridot follows to uncover top talent who can truly add value to organizations. The episode underscores the importance of investing time and resources in recruitment to find 'gems' who will drive success and elevate organizational performance. 00:00 Introduction to Thought Leadership Democratize 00:27 The Challenges of Recruitment 01:36 Unearthing Gems: What It Means 03:24 The Importance of Tailored Recruitment Processes 04:58 Contingent vs. Retained Recruitment 05:39 The Retained Process: A Deep Dive 10:44 Finding and Engaging Top Talent 13:55 Big vs. Boutique Recruitment Agencies 16:08 The Value of a Thorough Recruitment Process 17:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts learn more at https://www.weareperidot.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  2. Lennart Borst on how to help medium to large businesses transform, with service and operating model design so that your customers can experience the full value of your products.

    09/26/2024

    Lennart Borst on how to help medium to large businesses transform, with service and operating model design so that your customers can experience the full value of your products.

    Crafting Customer-Centric Transformation: Insights from Lennart Borst Imagine what it would be like to truly align a business transformation with your customers' needs. In this episode of 'Thought Leadership Democratised,' we talk to Lennart Borst, an expert in helping large-scale businesses—spanning from telco to construction—deliver on the promises of their products. Lennart emphasizes the importance of motivation, conducive environments for change, and customer experience over product innovation alone. Key takeaways include understanding the true motivations behind change, involving the right stakeholders, and focusing on value-centered KPIs. Lennart shares practical steps, like listening to customer calls and involving a broad team in redesigning services. The journey showcases the importance of embedding customer value at the heart of organizational transformation. 00:00 Introduction to Thought Leadership Democratised 00:04 Meet Lennart Borst: Business Transformation Expert 00:14 The Importance of Business Transformation 00:47 Challenges in Business Change 00:55 Approach to Effective Business Change 01:28 Creating a Conducive Environment for Change 02:01 The Role of Executive Support 02:29 Starting with the Customer 03:08 Common Pitfalls in Business Transformation 04:53 Overcoming Pitfalls: Steps to Success 05:14 Defining Customer Value and Purpose 05:56 Taking the Organization on a Journey 07:37 Prototyping and Measuring Success 08:24 Key Takeaways for Business Transformation 09:22 Understanding True Motivation 09:48 Example: True vs. False Motivation 13:21 Designing the Customer Journey 13:59 Involving the Right Teams 17:54 Handling Resistance and Ensuring Buy-In 18:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
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Thought leadership democratised. You have got a voice and we've got to share it. A podcast about thought leaders in their field and how they work beyond the traditional good old ways! Don't wait to be asked to speak, take control of the narrative, share you insights to the world! Be the thought leader you want to be, work with people you admire on project you love!   Rome wasn't built in one day, and neither are great ideas. Learning, thinking, brewing, learning, sharing, brewing some more….   Bringing the voices of industry experts and how they shape their ideas and work is meant to get you thinking, catalyse connections and conversation so that the magic can happen.   Listen to an episode and connect with the speaker. Tell them one thing that surprised or inspired you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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