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Sarah Barrett
Transformation Thought Leader & Consultant | Business Change | Leadership Development | Digital | Organisational Capability | Customer Experience | Culture | TOM
'I work with ambitious, driven CEOs who really want their organisations to make a sustainable difference'
Before I start a new Transformation Programme I ask the CEO of the transforming organisation 3 simple questions.
The answers determine how effective we (the CEO, their Board , Executive Team and I) can be as a collaboration.
They predict the scale of effort and resilience required to deliver a transformed business model, culture and customer proposition.
They separate incremental change, from visionary disruption and business transformation.
They create a platform for a great working relationship.
This is a short story of what happend on the 14th April 2021 (yesterday) during the most inspiring zoom call I've participated in a long time.
In 2019 I asked a visionary CEO my 3Qs
Q1 Capability Answer NO (NOT AS THINGS STAND TODAY, BUT I THINK IT'S THERE)
Q2 Capacity Answer NO (EVERYONE WILL SAY THEY'RE BUSY)
Q3 Change Ready Answer YES(WE'RE INSPIRED BUT WITHOUT A MAP)
The visionary CEO then asked me a question : - HOW DO 'WE' MAKE THIS HAPPEN?
There are many links in the chain that 'make it happen'. One of the many links in the chain of successful business transformation is leadership.
I've seen CEOs do 1 of 3 things,
1) sweep the decks and bring in a whole new team,
2) sit on the fence, take no action and hope for the best,
3) get under the skin of the why, what and who the leaders are. Understand what they need to succeed and how to empower them to do so.
Yesterday the 14th April 2021 saw the cumulation of over 18 months of intensive leadership development come to a powerful summit of c20 leaders engaged, ready and performing at their highest level in their careers. Of course this has required trust, time and investment but the results speak for themselves.
A knowing and understanding of how to play your best game and be the best team.
An honesty of whether or not you want to be that person or part of that team.
A confidence to pick your own path.
Commitment, Collective ownership, Individual ownership, Self realisation, Teamwork, Empathy, Empowerment, Trust and Support!. Empowered to make a positive difference and proud to break new ground.
A big thank you to Sara Barrie and Helen Sweeney for making this possible and achieving such a powerful outcome.
Internal communication, engagement and change professional
3 年It was such an inspirational event and so proud to work with such an amazing and talented team. I feel as though we can achieve anything we put our minds to. Thanks Selina W. and Sarah Barrett for your leadership, vision, trust and investment in us. #teammagna
Head of Finance at Magna Housing Ltd
3 年I think I might be biased!! ?? #teammagna Those are 3 tough questions, but honest answers from the CEO will open the door. Then, let's not underestimate the ongoing CEO and Executive support required - as per the best leadership text books and coaching!. And the patience and trust in the process, and people, to allow barriers to be broken down and foundations built for future excellence. And this, supported by a core of positive energy that everyone talks about, Sarah Barrett, you are inspirational and a real pleasure to work with. I'm really looking forward to our future at Magna, but know I and we will miss you when that day comes! Thank you. #leadership #learningandevelopment #coaching #teammagna #themagnaway #support
Regional Head of Property Operations- South
3 年Thank you for getting us on this transformational journey Sarah Barrett . Through active participation you made the leadership team unstoppable #teammagna #leadership #transformation
C Suite Coach | Award winning ICF Master Credentialed Executive Coach (MCC) | Game Changing Leadership Developer
3 年Sarah Barrett 14th April was such an energising day, seeing the team demonstrate so emphatically their capability, capacity and readiness for the future Magna. Thanks to you and Selina W. for trusting us with leading the transformational #teammagna
Passionate and professional leader | Social housing and customer experience | Chartered Member CIHCM | Expertise in service transformation and inclusive leadership
3 年And a huge thank you to you too Sarah Barrett for being the constant, inspirational, challenging, supportive and transformational force that's been with us all the way ?? #leadership #teammagna #transformation #change #timetothink #leaders #coaching #themagnaway