Summary
In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Adrian Stratta shares his unique journey from parachute major to interim manager, emphasising the importance of leadership in driving change within organisations.
He discusses the need for empowerment, creating a safe environment for employees, and the critical role of buy-in from all levels of an organisation.
Adrian highlights the significance of listening, understanding, and engaging employees to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, ultimately leading to successful change initiatives.
Takeaways
Adrian Stratta transitioned from military to business leadership.
Effective leadership involves listening and empowering others.
Creating a safe environment encourages innovation and risk-taking.
Employee engagement is crucial for successful change management.
Leadership dynamics vary across organisations but core principles remain.
Objectivity allows interim leaders to challenge the status quo.
Empowerment leads to better outcomes and employee satisfaction.
Change initiatives must be core business, not separate projects.
Buy-in from employees is essential for change success.
Leadership discussions are vital for organisational growth and adaptation.
Titles
Creating Safe Spaces for Innovation
From Parachute Major to Change Leader
Sound Bites
”I manage people and I manage process.”
”Empowerment is massive for me.”
”Buy-in is absolutely critical.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:40 Managing Change and Transformation
08:21 Empowering People and Creating a Safe-to-Fail Environment
11:16 Engaging Emotions and Getting Buy-In
17:33 Creating a Positive Work Culture
20:36 The Role of Leadership in Driving Success
23:54
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Useful Links Adrian Stratta’s LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-stratta/
The Sixsess Consultancy’s Website
https://sixsess.org/
Barry Eustance’s LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/
The Sixsess Consultancy’s Target Operating Model Course Information Page
https://sixsess.org/tom-courses-q4-2024/
Keywords
leadership, change management, empowerment, employee engagement, organisational culture, interim management, transformation, vision, communication, business strategy, The Sixsess Consultancy
