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The Power of Staff Networks with Cherron Inko-Tariah MBE

Why are organisations ‘working on diversity’ but ignoring the power staff networks could hold?
Our twenty-first episode on The BTN Podcast is with Cherron Inko-Tariah MBE, Founder of The Power of Staff Networks, on the role of staff networks within an organisation, especially during times of change. She talks about staff networks and how organisations need to be looking at inclusion as much as they're looking at diversity...Their reality needs to match the perceived image.
“If they’re serious about a healthy culture, a sustainable culture, then they have to be serious about people and harnessing the diverse talent of an organisation.”
Links:
Cherron’s Q&A: https://www.thebtn.tv/exclusive-content/article/power-staff-networks-cherron-inko-tariah
Cherron’s Book - The Incredible Power of Staff Networks: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Incredible-Power-Staff-Networks/dp/191012561X/ref=sr_1_1/259-4901877-8947549?ie=UTF8&qid=1541418452&sr=8-1&keywords=the+power+of+staff+networks
The power of staff networks website: https://www.thepowerofstaffnetworks.co.uk/
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What Really Makes Digital Transformation so Hard? with Richard Morecroft

Do organisations understand what they’re dealing with and leading digital transformation?
Our twentieth episode on The BTN Podcast is with Richard Morecroft, Senior Partner at Digital Works Group, on why organisations are struggling with digital transformation. He talks about what makes digital transformation difficult for organisations, breaking it down into manageable pieces that organisations can act upon for long-term success.
“Digital Transformation is changing the whole organisation, because digital is embedded in everything we do”
Links:
Previous content by Richard Morecroft and Digital Works Group on The BTN:
What is Digital? https://www.thebtn.tv/exclusive-content/video/what-digital-richard-morecroft-digital-works-group
4 Tips on How to Start your Digital Transformation Journey: https://www.thebtn.tv/exclusive-content/video/4-tips-how-start-your-digital-transformation-journey-richard-morecroft
How can your organisation become digital experts? https://www.thebtn.tv/exclusive-content/video/how-can-your-organisation-become-digital-experts-richard-morecroft
Changing your Business Models to make Digital Transformation happen: https://www.thebtn.tv/exclusive-content/video/changing-your-business-models-make-digital-transformation-happen-richard
Mapping your Digital Ambitions: https://www.thebtn.tv/exclusive-content/video/mapping-your-digital-ambitions-richard-morecroft
Amazon logistics automation: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/how-amazon-is-changing-supply-chain-management-4155324
Ocado logistics video: https://www.thebtn.tv/exclusive-content/video/bespoke-ai-and-robotics-solutions-alex-harvey
Amazon stores: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/29/amazon-go-checkout-free-physical-shop-delayed-camera-sensor-people
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The 2 Key Value Generators to Differentiate Businesses with Ian Buttery.

How can intellectual and data capital help differentiate your business?
Our nineteenth episode on The BTN Podcast is with Ian Buttery, Director of Clear Consultancy and Transformation Expert, on how to differentiate your business using intellectual and data capital. He talks about the importance of combining the two key ways you can generate value, to accompany each other to produce long-term business value.
“You’re in a constant stage of slush, there’s no longer a ‘freeze’ stage.”
Links:
This podcast continues on from some ideas discussed in Ian Buttery's articles on The BTN;
Imagine: Intellectual Data https://www.thebtn.tv/exclusive-content/article/imagine-intellectual-data-ian-buttery
I'm a Changing Man https://www.thebtn.tv/exclusive-content/article/im-changing-man-ian-buttery
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Confidence and Women in the Workplace with Caroline Arnold.

What makes people so confident, and can confidence be key to the women’s progression within the workplace?
Our seventeenth episode on The BTN Podcast is with Caroline Arnold, Executive Coach at Caroline Arnold Coaching, on the effect of confidence in the workplace. She discusses how to improve your confidence, highlighting the role confidence plays for women in the workplace and how a lack of confidence could affect progression.
“There are so many challenges women face in the workplace,as well as in their personal life.”
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The Importance of Humans in the Digital Transformation Process with Andrew Johnson.

Can putting the human back into digital transformation increase success?
Our sixteenth episode on The BTN Podcast is with Andrew Johnson, Independent Management Consultant, on the role of people in digital transformation. He discusses the importance of culture within an organisation to determine the risk appetite prior to digital transformation, highlighting the role of people within digital transformation, which in business today, is much more than just new technology...
“What we’re asking people to do in the digital context, is as much about creativity as it is about technology.”
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Practical Advice for Diversity and Inclusion with Gergo Safar.

Why are organisations still struggling with diversity and inclusions, and what can we do about it?
Our fifthteenth episode on The BTN Podcast is with Gergo Safar, Learning & Development Manager at Vodafone, on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as society. He discusses why, although organisation's intentions may be genuine, and there is a consensus in the urgency to do something, with ambitions (which eventually become targets) being set in many cases, organisations make little progress in D&I. Gergo provides 5 pieces of practical advice to counter these issues.
“You can only perform at your best if you can bring your whole self to work, and if you have an inclusive workplace, then people can feel free to bring their whole self to work.”
Links:
UK Government research ‘Women on Boards’ (2011), mentioned how it will take over 70 to achieve gender-balanced boardrooms. Page 1. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/31480/11-745-women-on-boards.pdf
Stonewall publication ‘Unhealthy Attitudes’ (2015), mention in the discussion around how 1/10 social care workers still believe that there is a ‘cure’ for LGBT people. Page 17, https://www.stonewall.org.uk/sites/default/files/unhealthy_attitudes.pdf
An article around the image, created by Craig Froehle, discussed showing ‘Equality’ and ‘Equal Opportunities’ https://medium.com/@CRA1G/the-evolution-of-an-accidental-meme-ddc4e139e0e4
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Responding in a Human Way to the Need For Constant Change and Innovation with Markus Andrezak.

What do companies have to keep in mind regarding sustainable business?
Our fourteenth episode on The BTN Podcast is with Markus Andrezak, Founder and Managing Partner at uberproduct, on how to respond to the constant need for change in a human manner. He looks at how the constantly changing business world affects the market creating a declining average lifetime for companies today. He then talks about how to create a sustainable business today and discusses what the obstacles for this may be.
“In this complex world, it means that you can get killed off by the market. So, the fastest learner wins, and you’re not the fastest learner anymore, so you’re gone.”
DISCLAIMER *Due to the international nature of the interview, which was conducted via Skype, the audio isn’t as high-quality as normal, therefore, we apologise in advance for the points at which the audio may drop out.*
Links:
Markus Andrezak wrote an article to accompany the information in this podcast, which explains the frameworks he discusses in a little more detail, titled "Visual Portfolio Management”: http://www.infoq.com/articles/visual-portfolio-management
An introduction to Uberproduct http://ueberproduct.de/
References:
Pioneers, Settlers, Town Planners, by Simon Wardley http://blog.gardeviance.org/2015/03/on-pioneers-settlers-town-planners-and.html
Innovator’s Dilemma, Wikipedia:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Disruptivetechnology.png
Kotter’s 8 Accelerators:
http://www.managementpro.nl/strategie-bestuur/accelerate/
Additional Reading:
John P Kotter "8 Accelerators“ : http://tinyurl.com/odsakw2
Clayton Christensen, "Innovator’s Dilemma" / "Innovator’s Solution" :
http://tinyurl.com/o64veoq
http://tinyurl.com/ouyqrwl
Geoffrey Moore, "Escape Velocity" :http://tinyurl.com/njr5sj8
Simon Wardley, Blog "Bits or Pieces“ : http://blog.gardeviance.org/
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Defining Digital Transformation with Alex Butler.

How are organisations embracing digital transformation?
Our thirteenth episode on The BTN Podcast is with Alex Butler, Interim CIO at the University of Bath, on defining digital transformation, to help break down something that is sometimes a difficult subject. She talks about the importance of strong leadership and a team of digital natives to help improve a digital transformation project.
“The traditional silos of business, IT, Marketing, HR, are a bit blurred now.”
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The Future of Resourcing in Capital Markets with Paul Murphy.

How important is a strong brand image to resourcing in financial services?
Our twelfth episode on The BTN Podcast is with Paul Murphy, Director and Head of Recruitment at Royal Bank of Canada, on the future of resourcing and the importance of brand image, especially within Financial Services. He talks about the importance of early recruitment focusing on graduate schemes and placement opportunities to build an organisation for the future.
“It’s not going to happen overnight, it’ll be one of the biggest challenges for our resourcing strategy”
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The Future Leaders with Terry Jones.

What traits does a future leader need to possess?
Our eleventh episode on The BTN Podcast is with Terry Jones, VP of Talent, Learning & Development at Chubb, on the future of talent and developing future leaders. He talks through the traits of a good leader and the challenges facing current leaders to progress to future leaders. Terry discusses the future landscape for leadership organisations and how we can change to get there.
"If you liberate people and you create that environment, they will do incredible things."
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