In part two with transformation expert Kevin Murphy, Kevin discusses how project managers serve as big-picture change agents, developing a future mindset, how to instill new behaviors for creating a change-ready culture, and dealing with resistance.
About our Guest:
Kevin Murphy is a partner in Bain & Company's Washington, D.C. office, and head of its Center of Expertise for Co-Creation. He has more than 30 years of experience across multiple industries in leading large turnarounds and transformations.
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Key Takeaways:
[01:00] Building and maintaining transformation momentum
[05:30] The relationship between transformation and culture
[07:30] Defining culture and the three levels of change
[11:00] Creating a mindset for the future state
[14:30] The importance of feedback from peers and teams
[18:40] Project managers as change agents
[20:15] A results delivery office: value, execution and people
[23:45] Understanding and dealing with resistance
[29:20] Less screens and meeting, more time with people
Transformation—Sustainable Urban Development
Job Skills—Time Management
Career Development—Professional Networking Pro-Tips
Job Skills—Fast-Paced Problem Solving
Transformation—The Future of Manufacturing
Career Development—Moving to a New Market Sector
Leadership—Managing Multigenerational Teams
Social Responsibility—Promoting Gender Equality
Transformation—Artificial Intelligence
Career Development—In-Demand Skills and Sectors
Job Skills—Cultivating Creativity
Transformation—Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions
Lessons Learned—The Value of Knowledge Transfer
Talent Management—How to Fill the Project Talent Gap
Transformation—How to Manage Complexity
Leadership—New Skills for an Age of Flux
A Radical Mindshift—Managing Bleeding Edge Projects
Crisis Mode—Emergency Management and Response
The Greater Good—Lessons from Governments and NGOs
The Need for Speed—Delivering Rapid Response Projects
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