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474. Karen Thomas-Bland on Transformation Projects
FromUnleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional
474. Karen Thomas-Bland on Transformation Projects
FromUnleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Karen is an independent consultant who focuses on transformation projects. She has 25 years’ experience leading complex enterprise-wide transformations and M&A integrations to $105bn turnover. Karen has proven expertise in strategy and transformation of complex global businesses, as an executive in IBM Global, she led IBM’s global transformation. Karen has strong cross-sector B2B and B2C, cross-functional and broad geographical experience, including operating in 180+ countries across five continents. In today’s episode, she talks about her work on operational transformation and integration. You can learn more about Karen’s company at SevenTransformation.com, or reach out through LinkedIn. Key points include: 10:14: Board member vs consultant to the company 17:00: An example of an operational transformation 23:26: Examples of cost-saving opportunities 35:58: Getting published in high profile publications Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.
Released:
Feb 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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