Underscore Transformation – Details, episodes & analysis

“I think one thing to consider is experience, because I think when someone has gone through a whole transformation experience once, they're quite well equipped to help an organisation to know what to look out for, where we can accelerate, where we can focus, where we can simplify, what are the traps, what are the things to to avoid?”

 
Key takeaways: As businesses look to develop resourcing plans that align with their business strategy, working out what those required skills are is a key part of HR's value. However, in addition to being able to assess the skills needed in the here and now, organisations will also need people who can anticipate how things might change, describe what good will look like in the future, and understand what's happening in the wider marketplace and the implications this has. HR professionals therefore need to reassess their role in the overall talent strategy for their business, and insist on being part of the bigger discussion on realising the organisation’s vision.

Thank you to our guests - Mari Milsom and Simon Brown - for joining us for this podcast episode and sharing their expertise and insight on the Future of Work.

To learn more about how Underscore can support you in developing your workplace of the future, please visit: https://www.underscore-group.com/virtual-training/

Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at enquiries@underscore-group.com

Visit our website to find more content on crisis management, virtual training, transformation and project resourcing. 

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This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

"Rather than putting job roles out if a piece of work needs to be done, in the future, could we allow employees to bid on a piece of work based on the skills that either they have or they want to develop? " 

 
Key takeaways: Now that individuals are working much more flexibly, the employee touch points, whether it's people processes, finance processes, procurement processes, need to provide a really positive experience. As such, the user experience will be much more important than ever going forward, and this is something that will affect the whole employee journey, from recruitment, through to on-boarding, as well as retention, reward and off-boarding. 

Thank you to our guests - Mari Milsom and Simon Brown - for joining us for this podcast episode and sharing their expertise and insight on the Future of Work.

To learn more about how Underscore can support you in developing your workplace of the future, please visit: https://www.underscore-group.com/virtual-training/

Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at enquiries@underscore-group.com

Visit our website to find more content on crisis management, virtual training, transformation and project resourcing. 

Remember to subscribe for the second part of this discussion.  If you found this podcast useful, please leave a review and share with your network.

This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

Transformation is, at its core, the process of turning one operating model into another. 

Key takeaway:  An operating model is the collection of capabilities (people, process and technology) that an organisation deploys to turn its vision and strategy into products and services that deliver value to its customers.

Welcome to season two of the Underscore Transformation Podcast. We hope you enjoy our episode discussing the need for a clear and robust Target Operating Model during your business transformation. This season focuses on the Build phase of transformation and follows on directly from season one (Scoping). If you haven't already, we recommend you listen to episodes 2-11 of season one as we will refer back to these topics, and they are vital in building the foundation knowledge required to move into the next phase of transformation.

Season two will cover the following points:  
1. Resource your programme team
2. Build your future support model
3. Manage business change
4. Solution design
5. Get the best out of suppliers
6. Target Operating Model – detailed design
7. Integrations & Reporting
8. Data
9. Testing, testing, testing
10. Governance & control

We will soon be releasing our white paper on the above points, which will be available for download via our website.

If you'd like to be notified of when this becomes available, please contact us via email, or register your interest via our website.

We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at enquiries@underscore-group.com

Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

Deciding who will test and in which phase of testing is something that requires careful consideration.

Key takeaway: There’s a lot of activity involved in testing a system, and programme leads need to figure out how to to co-ordinate all this testing activity, to ensure it's done effectively.

Welcome to season two of the Underscore Transformation Podcast. We hope you enjoy the second of our episode exploring the importance of comprehensive testing when rolling out a new system during your business transformation. This season focuses on the Build phase of transformation and follows on directly from season one (Scoping). If you haven't already, we recommend you listen to episodes 2-11 of season one as we will refer back to these topics, and they are vital in building the foundation knowledge required to move into the next phase of transformation.

Season two will cover the following points:  
1. Resource your programme team
2. Build your future support model
3. Manage business change
4. Solution design
5. Get the best out of suppliers
6. Target Operating Model – detailed design
7. Integrations & Reporting
8. Data
9. Testing, testing, testing
10. Governance & control

We will soon be releasing our white paper on the above points, which will be available for download via our website.

If you'd like to be notified of when this becomes available, please contact us via email, or register your interest via our website.

We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at enquiries@underscore-group.com

Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

As a minimum, you need testers who understand the testing process and how to navigate their way around your new system. But the best testers are people who take delight in breaking things and can articulate precisely how they broke them.

Key Takeaway: Even the most well developed SAAS solutions need extensive testing to avoid process errors, data breaches, failed integrations and operational issues when they go live.

Welcome to season two of the Underscore Transformation Podcast. We hope you enjoy this episode exploring the importance of comprehensive testing when rolling out a new system during your business transformation. This season focuses on the Build phase of transformation and follows on directly from season one (Scoping). If you haven't already, we recommend you listen to episodes 2-11 of season one as we will refer back to these topics, and they are vital in building the foundation knowledge required to move into the next phase of transformation.

Season two will cover the following points:  
1. Resource your programme team
2. Build your future support model
3. Manage business change
4. Solution design
5. Get the best out of suppliers
6. Target Operating Model – detailed design
7. Integrations & Reporting
8. Data
9. Testing, testing, testing
10. Governance & control

We will soon be releasing our white paper on the above points, which will be available for download via our website.

If you'd like to be notified of when this becomes available, please contact us via email, or register your interest via our website.

We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at enquiries@underscore-group.com

Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

Key Takeaway: Successful digital transformation requires a firm grasp on Data Architecture, Master Data Management and Data Extract Transformation & Load (ETL).

This episode provides an introduction to these concepts and vital Information you need to avoid the common pitfalls when implementing new technology.

Welcome to season two of the Underscore Transformation Podcast. We hope you enjoy this episode exploring the importance of robust data management in business transformation. This season focuses on the Build phase of transformation and follows on directly from season one (Scoping). If you haven't already, we recommend you listen to episodes 2-11 of season one as we will refer back to these topics, and they are vital in building the foundation knowledge required to move into the next phase of transformation.

Season two will cover the following points:  
1. Resource your programme team
2. Build your future support model
3. Manage business change
4. Solution design
5. Get the best out of suppliers
6. Target Operating Model – detailed design
7. Integrations & Reporting
8. Data
9. Testing, testing, testing
10. Governance & control

We will soon be releasing our white paper on the above points, which will be available for download via our website.

If you'd like to be notified of when this becomes available, please contact us via email, or register your interest via our website.

We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at enquiries@underscore-group.com

Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

'Both integrations and reporting are ways of transmitting data. Integration is point to point - it's data transmitted from one system to another. Reporting is data transmitted to a human'.

Key Takeaway: The role that reporting and analytics play in the delivery of your business transformation.

Welcome to season two of the Underscore Transformation Podcast. We hope you enjoy this episode exploring the importance of reporting and analytics in business transformation. This season focuses on the Build phase of transformation and follows on directly from season one (Scoping). If you haven't already, we recommend you listen to episodes 2-11 of season one as we will refer back to these topics, and they are vital in building the foundation knowledge required to move into the next phase of transformation.

Season two will cover the following points:  
1. Resource your programme team
2. Build your future support model
3. Manage business change
4. Solution design
5. Get the best out of suppliers
6. Target Operating Model – detailed design
7. Integrations & Reporting
8. Data
9. Testing, testing, testing
10. Governance & control

We will soon be releasing our white paper on the above points, which will be available for download via our website.

If you'd like to be notified of when this becomes available, please contact us via email, or register your interest via our website.

We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at enquiries@underscore-group.com

Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

As a customer of that technology vendor, engage with whatever there product development process is. Even though we're talking about implementation right now get involved early; influence the roadmap. 

Welcome to season two of the Underscore Transformation Podcast. We hope you enjoy this episode exploring the importance of selecting the right technology vendors, management consultants and integration partners for your business transformation. This season focuses on the Build phase of transformation and follows on directly from season one (Scoping). If you haven't already, we recommend you listen to episodes 2-11 of season one as we will refer back to these topics, and they are vital in building the foundation knowledge required to move into the next phase of transformation.

Season two will cover the following points:  
1. Resource your programme team

2. Build your future support model

3. Manage business change

4. Solution design

5. Get the best out of suppliers

6. Target Operating Model – detailed design

7. Integrations & Reporting

8. Data

9. Testing, testing, testing

10. Governance & control

We will soon be releasing our white paper on the above points, which will be available for download via our website.

If you'd like to be notified of when this becomes available, please contact us via email, or register your interest via our website.

We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at enquiries@underscore-group.com

Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

Welcome to season two of the Underscore Transformation Podcast. This season focuses on the Build phase of transformation, and follows on directly from season one (Scoping). If you haven't already, we recommend you listen to episodes 2-11 of season one as we will refer back to these topics, and they are vital in building the foundation knowledge required to move into the next phase of transformation.

Season two will cover the following points:  
1. Resource your programme team

2. Build your future support model

3. Manage business change

4. Solution design

5. Get the best out of suppliers

6. Target Operating Model – detailed design

7. Integrations & Reporting

8. Data

9. Testing, testing, testing

10. Governance & control

We will soon be releasing our white paper on the above points, which will be available for download via our website.

If you'd like to be notified of when this becomes available, please contact us via email, or register your interest via our website.

We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at enquiries@underscore-group.com

Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

Welcome to season two of the Underscore Transformation Podcast. This season focuses on the Build phase of transformation, and follows on directly from season one (Scoping). If you haven't already, we recommend you listen to episodes 2-11 of season one as we will refer back to these topics, and they are vital in building the foundation knowledge required to move into the next phase of transformation.

Season two will cover the following points:  
1. Resource your programme team

2. Build your future support model

3. Manage business change

4. Solution design

5. Get the best out of suppliers

6. Target Operating Model – detailed design

7. Integrations & Reporting

8. Data

9. Testing, testing, testing

10. Governance & control

We will soon be releasing our white paper on the above points, which will be available for download via our website.

If you'd like to be notified of when this becomes available, please contact us via email, or register your interest via our website.

We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

Follow us on social media: @UnderscoreComms, find us on LinkedIn, or get in touch via email at enquiries@underscore-group.com

Visit our website to find more content on transformation, project resourcing, and talent development. 

This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.