Welcome to the Underscore Transformation Podcast.

Each week join Underscore co-founders Joe Ales and Jason West, and a range of special guests, as they discuss the ins and outs of why so many transformation initiatives fail, and practical tips on what can be done to prevent failure and achieve success.

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Podcast Transcripts Now Available

You can now view the full episode transcripts of Seasons One and Two online.

Season One

Season 1: Episode 1 – Scoping in Transformation: The Debate

Season 1: Episode 2 – Programme Sponsorship

Season 1: Episode 3 – The Problem With Transformation (Problem Definition)

Season 1: Episode 4 – Aligning People, Process and Technology in Business Transformation

Season 1: Episode 5 – Preparing Your Business for Transformational Change

Season 1: Episode 6 – Vision, Objectives and Design Principles

Season 1: Episode 7 – Governing Business Transformation

Season 1: Episode 8 – Business Transformation Methodology and Approach

Season 1: Episode 9 – Building Capability for Successful Business Transformation

Season 1: Episode 10 – Solution Design

Season 1: Episode 11 – The Business Case for Transformation

Season 1: Episode 12 – Finance Transformation: An Interview With Shafique Barabhuiya 

Season 1: Episode 13 – Business Transformation, A View From the Top: An Interview With Nick Ranier

Season Two

Season 2: Episode 1 – Resourcing Your Progamme

Season 2: Episode 2 – Build Your Support Model

Season 2: Episode 3 – Manage Business change

Season 2: Episode 4 – Design the Future

Season 2: Episode 5 – Getting the Best Out of Suppliers

Season 2: Episode 6 – Integrations and Reporting

Season 2: Episode 7 – Data

Season 2: Episode 8 – Testing, Testing, Testing (part 1)

Season 2: Episode 9 – Testing, Testing, Testing (part 2)

Season 2: Episode 10 – Target Operating Model Design

Season 2: Episode 11 – Governance and Control

Season 2: Episode 12 – Crisis Management and Recovery

Season 2: Episode 13 – Mental Toughness

Season Two Bonus Episodes – The Future of Work

Season 2: Episode 14 – The Future of Work and the Pandemic Panel Debate Part 1

Season 2: Episode 15 – The Future of Work and the Pandemic Panel Debate Part 2

Season 2: Episode 16 – The Future of Work: Building the Capability to Thrive in a Digital World Part 1

Season 2: Episode 17 – The Future of Work: Building the Capability to Thrive in a Digital World Part 2

Season 2: Episode 18 – The Future of Work: Reflecting on the Discussion So Far

Season 2: Episode 19 – The Future of Work: Finding the People to Lead Your Transformation Part 1

Season 2: Episode 20 – The Future of Work: Finding the People to Lead Your Transformation Part 2

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If you’d like a sneak-peak of some of the topics we’ll be discussing in season one, please click here to view and download our free ‘Transformation Success Checklist: Scoping’.