RBL Impact - The RBL Group Podcast

The RBL Group

The RBL Group podcast: Where human capability accelerates business results. We don't just talk theory—we share the proven practices that help organizations build lasting leadership, talent, organization, and HR capabilities. Each episode features practical insights from our work with global leaders, showing you how to create measurable impact through an outside-in approach that delivers value to all stakeholders.

Episodes

  1. Leveraging Human Capability: Mastering Organizational Design

    22H AGO

    Leveraging Human Capability: Mastering Organizational Design

    In the inaugural episode of The RBL Group's Human Capability Series, co-founders Norm Smallwood and Joe Hanson reveal how strategic organization design elevates human capability to deliver measurable stakeholder value.   Episode Overview: Discover how answering four critical questions can transform your organization's performance. Through compelling client successes—including Intercontinental Hotels Group's $250M cost reduction, Nike's integrated business transformation, and Harley-Davidson's lifestyle brand evolution—learn how RBL's distinctive approach creates sustainable competitive advantage.   The Four Strategic Questions That Drive Organization Design: How many businesses are in your portfolio? - Achieving clarity through strategic simplificationWhat's your growth strategy? - Geographic expansion, adjacencies, or market innovationWhy do customers choose you? - Defining your unique value propositionWhich capabilities must you excel at? - Targeting technical and cultural strengths for growth  Featured Client Transformations: Intercontinental Hotels Group: From 3 perceived businesses to 1 unified global operation—saving $250M in 18 months while strengthening brand valueNike: From siloed segments to integrated customer experience—accelerating growth through unified brand powerHarley-Davidson: From motorcycle manufacturer to lifestyle brand—expanding market reach through capability alignment  The RBL Difference: We don't just deliver recommendations. Our collaborative approach empowers your internal teams to lead sustainable change. When our engagement ends, you own the transformation with equipped champions ready to sustain and build momentum.   Key Insights: Why starting with external stakeholder impact transforms internal executionHow organizational capabilities deliver greater value than individual competenciesThe power of collaborative co-creation versus expert-driven consultingMeasuring success: Financial, customer, employee, and community outcomes

    39 min

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The RBL Group podcast: Where human capability accelerates business results. We don't just talk theory—we share the proven practices that help organizations build lasting leadership, talent, organization, and HR capabilities. Each episode features practical insights from our work with global leaders, showing you how to create measurable impact through an outside-in approach that delivers value to all stakeholders.