Crafted to enhance the strategic acumen of ambitious managers leaders and consultants who want more impact on business transformation. Every epsiode is prepared by CEO of CXO Transform - Rob Llewellyn. This podcast is meticulously designed to bolster the strategic insight of driven managers, leaders, and consultants who aspire to exert a greater influence on business transformation. It serves as a rich resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of the complexities of changing b ...
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Leading Digital Transformation is a weekly podcast series produced by Rob Llewellyn and The Digital Transformation People. Rob interviews experienced practitioners, authors and thought leaders whose stories and experiences provide valuable insights for digital transformation success.
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BIG CED started The Industry Cosign over 20 years ago by featuring entrepreneurs, celebrities, and entertainment executives, and other endearing people he may come across who have interesting backgrounds and stories.
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The Advantage of Adversity podcast is focused on showcasing inspiring stories of people who have endured significant adversity in their personal or professional lives and in spite of their circumstances have chosen to find the opportunity and advantage in the adversity.
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Welcome to today's episode where we delve into a pertinent issue in the world of business transformation: the problem of narrow ambition and how to overcome it. In the rapidly evolving landscape of business today, responding effectively to challenges is crucial.By Rob Llewellyn
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Five Attributes of Successful Chief Transformation Officers
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7:28Today I want to delve into why organisations increasingly lean on Chief Transformation Officers. You see, it's a startling fact that up to seven out of ten transformations don't quite hit the mark. They fall short of what they set out to achieve.By Rob Llewellyn
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Let's delve into the world of Change Management, a critical element in business transformation. It's about guiding our teams to embrace and navigate through change effectively. Everyone aims for a smooth transition during times of change, whether in a start-up or a large corporation.By Rob Llewellyn
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Beyond Buzzwords - Strategies for Cultural Change
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6:46In today's episode, we're diving into a critical, yet frequently underestimated aspect of business transformation. And that’s culture. While no leader or manager would ever downplay the significance of a strong workplace culture, truly grasping and harnessing it remains elusive for many organisations.…
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Corey 'CL' Llewellyn
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1:05:34Corey “CL" Llewellyn is a seasoned music magnate with more than 25 years of experience as a leader in promotion and marketing within the music industry. CL's extensive resume boasts directorial positions at numerous major recording labels and reveals a go-getter attitude that propelled him into the music business at the young age of 17. Elektra/War…
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Today we’re exploring how tech-savvy leaders can excel in our ever-changing world. It’s vital to stay ahead of the curve in technology and business models. To do that, leaders need to continuously be assessing emerging technologies and business models and take decisive action in the right ways.By Rob Llewellyn
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In today's session, we're diving deep into the world of conversational AI, exploring its transformative impact and the future it holds. The era when customer service interactions with chatbots were marred by frustration and technological limitations is gradually becoming obsolete.By Rob Llewellyn
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Today's episode is all about the concept of the -5Qs which Andrew spoke to us about during his one-day lecture, which was part of our two-week business transformation training. It's the concept of leadership intelligence, specifically the five key intelligences known as the 5Qs, which are critical for leaders to orchestrate successful transformatio…
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Hard Hittin Harry
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1:08:36DJ Hard Hittin Harry, born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Montreal, Canada, and Newark, New Jersey, has had a remarkable career spanning over 40 years in the music industry. He has showcased his talent in clubs, through mixtapes, the internet, and television, establishing himself as a versatile and accomplished figure in the world of DJing…
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Rob Love
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1:51:40Rob Love is the Chief Executive Officer of Launchpad Worldwide Inc. which is a Marketing & Promotions Company that creates “ Organic Strategies and Solutions “ in Sports, Entertainment, and Technology.Rob Love is a music industry veteran and considered one of the most brilliant minds in multicultural lifestyle management. He founded the world-famou…
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Incremental Change Vs Authentic Transformation
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8:33Incremental change refers to small, gradual modifications or improvements made within an organisation or its processes. Incremental changes are typically characterised by their focus on enhancing existing methods, products, or services rather than introducing radical shifts.By Rob Llewellyn
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours featuring Earl Christian III
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1:20:43Earl Christian III is a Howard University TV Production graduate, visionary, Creator, and Executive producer of the award-winning Urban Wall Street Project, as well as the dynamic, UWS Young Producers program. Since 2008, Earl has produced over 700 UWS and YP student-oriented short films/videos, garnering over 1.2 Million views on his YouTube chann…
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Business Model Mastery - Unlocking Superior Returns
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6:50A business model is an essential framework that illustrates the process of a company creating, delivering, and capturing value. It encompasses the range of products or services the company provides, the specific customer base it targets, the channels it uses to reach these customers, and the ways it earns revenue.…
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours/Beyond 50 featuring Ralph McDaniels
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1:29:39If you're a fan of music, more specifically Hip-Hop, Ralph McDaniels should be listed as one of your heroes. Every hip-hop artist was influenced by the work that Uncle Ralph (as he is affectionately known) has done over the 40 years he has been working in this fickle industry. No matter who you support or are a fan of, more than likely, they were i…
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours/Beyond 50 Featuring Wes Jackson
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46:48Wes Jackson has been giving back to the community in admirable ways. He has over 25 years of experience as a leader, entrepreneur, innovator, creative, and executive in entertainment and academia. He's currently president at BRIC Arts, located in Brooklyn, NY, and has been in this position since July 2022.Wes has been leading BRIC, a pioneering, mu…
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours featuring Dennis L.A. White
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1:06:12Acting is a skill set that many feel they may have, but the truly talented are the ones who are working. Dennis L.A. White is one of the working ones. You may have seen him in a few TV shows like "Kold X Windy," "The Closer," "Atlanta," or "The Family Business." Either way, he has appeared in over 70 movies and TV shows.The man is so talented that …
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours featuring DJ Evil Dee
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1:20:33Da Beatminerz was a responsible party of the backpack movement in Hip-Hop back in the 90s when that term was placed on a certain brand of emcees. The production team consisted of two brothers, Mr. Walt and DJ Evil Dee. They were the architect for Evil Dee's group, Black Moon which included Evil, Buckshot Shorty, and 5ft.The producers were instrumen…
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Today we're diving into the world of digital and AI transformations, a realm where almost every company has dipped its toes. Yet, the real challenge isn't starting the transformation; it's ensuring the changes become a permanent part of the corporate fabric.By Rob Llewellyn
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours featuring Derrick McKinney
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1:06:32To be an independent label is a tiresome job and many don't have the business acumen to succeed in this industry. But, to be in business since 2011 and to STILL be doing things is a testimony to dedication and business intelligence.Derrick McKinney, co-founder and CEO of L.O.U.D. Muzik (The acronym is Live Out Ur Dreams) has been part of the Hip-Ho…
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours featuring Grandmaster Dee from Whodini
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51:37The world was captivated by the sounds of a group consisting of two emcees and one DJ from New York City named Whodini. The trio had a string of hits that kept people bobbing their heads and moving their feet whenever a song of theirs came on.With their self-titled album being released in 1983, they took off with "Magic's Wand" and the "Haunted Hou…
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Keith Perrin of FUBU
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56:53The acronym FUBU worked its way into our vocabulary back in 1992 and stood as the basis for Black-owned businesses catering to Black businesses. For Us By Us still is a call to arms for Black entrepreneurs to make their way to success. I am in no way saying that the blueprint that the founders of FUBU used wasn’t done before. Even if I wanted to sa…
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Business Reimagined - Operating Model Evolution
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7:07Today I want to delve into the nuances of business strategy and transformation, examining a crucial aspect that often decides the fate of business aspirations. And that's the performance of your operating model. It’s this very framework that can determine whether your strategic goals, from customer satisfaction to shareholder returns, are met with …
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours/Beyond 50 Featuring Hakim Green
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1:18:50As a former New Jersey educator and frontman of the "true school" Hip Hop Group, Channel Live, Green has been a multi-dimensional force in the music industry for nearly three decades. Discovered by KRS-One, his group, Channel Live, debuted in 1994 with their platinum single Hip Hop anthem Mad Izm, followed by the gold-status album “Station Identifi…
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My Friends Are Better Than Yours: Tracey Lee Is Still The Man With Many Facez
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53:35Many people transition from being an artist to going into another field or finding another vocation to take on in the same field. Recording artist, Tracey Lee, Esq., an entertainment attorney has successfully obtained his license to practice law and has been an entertainment attorney for many years. We were first introduced to him in 1997 when he r…
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Artificial Intelligence has evolved from a speculative concept to a critical instrument across various facets of the modern business world. This evolution has empowered organisations to optimise operations, enhance customer service, and innovate in product development like never before.By Rob Llewellyn
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In the dynamic sphere of business transformation, rethinking vendor and third-party relationships is becoming increasingly pivotal. For managers and leaders of large organisations, this shift is not just about enhancing efficiency but also about forging stronger, more collaborative partnerships.By Rob Llewellyn
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Today we're delving into the fascinating world of generative AI, a transformative step in the evolution of artificial intelligence. This technology is not just reshaping industries; it's redefining how we approach business and productivity.By Rob Llewellyn
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Welcome to today's episode where we'll explore the often-misunderstood worlds of Enterprise Architecture Management and Business Transformation Management. There's a swirling mix of confusion around these terms, but fear not, I'm going to do my best to untangle the threads and clarify the differences and intersections between the two.…
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As we steer towards the end of today's podcast, let's solidify our understanding of OKRs – Objectives and Key Results – and their transformative potential for organisations.By Rob Llewellyn
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AI’s New Frontier - The Generative Revolution
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8:09Organisations are rapidly embracing generative AI tools, and recent survey findings indicate a substantial impact on various industries and workforces. It's crucial for business managers and leaders of large organisations to understand what generative AI entails.By Rob Llewellyn
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Business transformation is about the metamorphosis of your enterprise in response to the ever-evolving market landscape. But let’s establish a shared understanding: it’s about creating new value, unlocking opportunities for growth, driving efficiency, and doing so in a world where change is the only constant.…
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Intangible assets have been described as "assets that are not physical in nature" and "something of value that cannot be physically touched". A more formal description is that an intangible asset is an identifiable non-monetary asset without physical substance.By Rob Llewellyn
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Business transformation fundamentally involves altering what companies do, which essentially means changing their processes. This means that business process management is a crucial component of any business transformation effort.By Rob Llewellyn
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Business frameworks comprise methodologies, tools, and processes designed for tackling intricate business challenges. They offer an organised method for making decisions, enabling organisations to evaluate their current status, pinpoint areas needing enhancement, and formulate strategic plans aimed at growth and advancement.…
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The onus of reaping benefits from technological investments squarely falls on the business itself; merely implementing technology is not enough to guarantee success. At the very least, comprehensive training and robust support are essential to ensure users can effectively utilise new digital tools.By Rob Llewellyn
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The Leader's Evolution: Mindset & Capabilities
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6:01Business transformation is highly dependent on building a coalition and empowering people to act in the right way to help achieve the vision. So leaders need to focus on shaping that environment and encouraging effective communication, engagement and collaboration.By Rob Llewellyn
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Strategy - More Difficult to Deploy Than Develop
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7:01When an exceptional strategy is matched with first-rate execution, the leaders responsible for the transformation receive acclaim from both within and outside the organisation. Stakeholders are thrilled, and the company, along with its employees, reaps the rewards of their hard work.By Rob Llewellyn
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Design thinking represents an iterative and flexible methodology that teams deploy to gain a deep understanding of users, question pre-existing notions, reframe challenges, and develop and experiment with innovative solutions. It's vital for business transformation due to several key reasons.By Rob Llewellyn
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Competitive intelligence, may sound like corporate espionage to the uninitiated, but it's far from that cloak-and-dagger imagery. It's about understanding the market in which your business operates, the competitors you face, and the broader environment that shapes consumer behaviour.By Rob Llewellyn
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Leadership in Successful Business Transformation
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7:27Let's delve into a theme pivotal to the success of any organisation's transformation, which is the critical role of leadership in steering these changes. Now, discussing business transformation isn't always straightforward. It's a complex, multifaceted topic, but one thing is clear: effective leadership is the lynchpin of successful transformation.…
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As we find ourselves in an era where every tick of the clock ushers in new advancements, the application of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is no longer just fodder for science fiction. It's become a formidable force in our boardrooms.By Rob Llewellyn
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In today's exploration of business transformation, we uncover the multifaceted layers that leaders must navigate, informed by the work of Carsten Lund Pedersen and Thomas Ritter in a Harvard Business Review article.By Rob Llewellyn
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Welcome to today's episode where we're exploring the nuances of business model innovation. This concept transcends simple product or process innovation, delving into the very ways in which products and services are brought to market. Business model innovation is about changing the entire approach to the market, not just introducing new products or …
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Innovation management, at its core, isn't merely about coming up with the next big product or disrupting markets. It's about fostering an environment where creativity thrives, where teams can share, experiment, fail, learn, and succeed.By Rob Llewellyn
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Value Management: The Cornerstone of Successful Transformation
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7:22In today’s fast-paced, and intricate business environment, change, is an ever-present factor. For global giants and top-tier companies, grasping and manoeuvring through this constantly changing environment is more than just an objective. It's essential for their continued existence.By Rob Llewellyn
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In this era of relentless technological advancements and market volatility, the capacity to evolve company operations is becoming essential for staying ahead in the competitive landscape and, in many instances, for survival.By Rob Llewellyn
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Financial Discipline in Business Transformation
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7:45Driving financial discipline in a business transformation is crucial for several compelling reasons. It ensures that the transformation process is not only aligned with the strategic goals of the organisation but also executed within a framework that maximises financial efficiency and effectiveness.By Rob Llewellyn
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Atomic Transformation - Small Habits, Big Impact
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7:13While inexperienced transformation managers and leaders need to be mindful, deliberate, and conscious at their jobs, those that are true masters of transformation have moved beyond that, and they do the right things simply from habit.By Rob Llewellyn
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Benefits or Bust - Value-Driven Transformation
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9:13Managing benefits in transformation is crucial because, ultimately, transformation is not about change for its own sake. It's about creating value. Interestingly, many companies focus on measuring the triad of time, cost, and quality but fall short in assessing the actual value generated, which is the true north of any transformation initiative.…
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In the world of business, nothing remains static. Markets shift like the sands, technology races ahead, and consumer tastes evolve. Today, we're focusing on recognising the signs of impending change.By Rob Llewellyn
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