Last week, the Livingston James Group spent an amazing day taking part in the Marie Curie UK Shops Challenge. Five teams spent the day in shops around Glasgow helping to sort, show, and sell donated items, many of which had been donated by LJG colleagues. Thanks to their efforts, and those of the fantastic Marie Curie [...]
Many sectors are at risk of disruption from digital business models and services, and their organisational structures and practices face numerous challenges rooted in new technologies. Professional services such as accounting, law and consulting are areas where firms have continued to enjoy great success over the years despite every re-invention of how the business is [...]
It is well documented that the role of the CIO is changing and transitioning from delivery executive to business executive; driving revenue, exploiting data, delivering digitised services, improving customer and colleague experience and enhancing business performance. Primarily, CIO’s must align to business strategy and transform business processes, with IT operational excellence a given. The only [...]
Founded in 1599, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) is a worldwide community of inspiring health professionals working together to advance the profession and improve patient care. Many give their time freely to develop curricula, set exam questions, and contribute to the development of good health policy. The ICT function is [...]
Leaders have an important role in the success of a cultural transformation. They must provide the support employees require to begin making behavioural changes, and they can help move the entire organisation toward a more effective mode of operation. Here, we look at five things leaders can do to prepare for a cultural transformation: [...]
The University of Glasgow has launched an exciting, strategic transformation programme: World Changing Glasgow Transformation (WCGT) to support the delivery of their strategic ambitions as outlined in the Inspiring People Changing the World Strategic Plan. The ambition for the transformation is significant and will be University wide, addressing challenges as diverse as culture change, organisational [...]
The emergence of new technology and re-engineered processes has created a ripple effect that is changing where and how we work. With disruptors continuing to introduce new products and services, and new industries appearing seemingly overnight, there is a burgeoning sense of urgency for organisations to transform or else, risk losing their competitive advantage. There [...]
As transformational agendas continue to develop and mature, organisations are reviewing their approach to Change and how larger programmes of work are being delivered. Measuring ‘success’ can be particularly challenging and many organisations are now looking to the Project Management Office (PMO) to enable flexible and adaptable practices which encapsulate broad programmes of work whilst [...]
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Maintaining, motivating, and engaging an entire workforce is no easy task. Whilst remuneration plays a huge part in this, relying on money alone to get the best out of your employees could lead to problems down the line. Whilst securing an income forms the main reason that most people work, once they feel that they [...]