#3 - Damon Lawrenson

This week, host Tony Lockwood is in discussion with Damon Lawrenson. 34 years delivery experience in over 35 private & public sector organisations, Damon is now regarded as a thought leader in the industry. He has extensive experience of leading organisations through turbulent and dynamic times. This leadership weaves a dense web of inclusion at every level, to ensure optimum results, leading both small & large teams, from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds in the pursuit of excellence. He os a “Trouble-shooter” with an insatiable appetite for change, thriving on achievement. The denominating factor being a commitment & determination to make great changes that make a positively sustainable, everlasting difference merged with a passion for leadership training & self development, consistently influencing peak performance. 05:42 - Challenging the status quo and getting people to think differently 05:59 - Overcoming cultural differences 06:40 - Embracing change 07:19 - "You can't communicate enough" 08:21 - Allowing the team to become part of the solution 08:39 - The role of a consultant - "give them a watch and they'll tell you the time..." 10:49 - Setting the standards 13:14 - Change in public and private sector organisations - is there any difference? 15:56 - The need to build momentum 18:01 - Stakeholder management 21:47 - Managing the fear of failure 23:16 - The role of the post project review 28:30 - Benefits realisation approach 32:25 - Focus on what's important  Total Length - 33:36   Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or Damon, 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 tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com About Damon Lawrenson Damon is a transformational leader with the ability to recognise key drivers in business performance and advise on effective change management and restructuring strategies across both Public & Private Sectors. 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

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