Season 1 – Episode 21: James's Magic Formula This week, we unlock the mystery of cost savings with James's formula for making savings thoughtfully without damaging service—doubters, listen on! We argue that this is something we will all face at some point in our careers, so it's best to get on the front foot and do it the right way. James has spent decades (he is that old!) working out the most effective way of approaching cost saving, and here he shares his approach so you can avoid some of the mistakes we've made in the past. If you need help becoming more efficient and effective and reducing costs, contact jimmy@ajobdonewell.com or james@ajobdonewell.com. … [Read more...]
Strategy and Systems Thinking
This playlist explores the importance of adopting a holistic, systems-based approach to improve organisational performance and prevent unintended consequences.
Are Reorganisations the Solution to All Your Problems?
Season 1 – Episode 11: The Wizardry of the Reorg This week, we discuss the 'silver bullet' or ‘management magic’ that is a reorganisation or a restructuring. Some of the highlights/lowlights are: If you enjoy this episode, please like, follow and share the show. If you have any questions on this topic or need help solving your issues with reorgs (or just want to improve performance), get in touch via Jimmy@ajobdonewell.com or James@ajobdonewell.com Transcript James: 0:03 hello, I'm James. Jimmy: 0:04 Hi, I'm Jimmy. James: 0:05 Welcome to A Job Done Well, the Right, good morning, how are you doing? Jimmy: 0:14 Hi, James. Yeah, I'm … [Read more...]
How to Solve the Cost vs Service Conundrum
Season 1 – Episode 9: It Is Much Easier Than You Think This week, we tackle the challenge of balancing cost and service delivery. Organisations and teams often struggle with this challenge, so we explore why and then explain how you can have your cake and eat it too. If you enjoy this episode, please check out our other episodes, follow, like and review the show. If you have any questions, comments or thoughts on what we discuss, please drop us a line at Jimmy@ajobdonewell.com or James@ajobdonewell.com Further Information Cost Versus Service Quality Handout. Transcript James: 0:03 hello, I'm James. Jimmy: 0:04 Hi, I'm Jimmy. James: 0:05 Welcome to A … [Read more...]
Managed by Morons
Season 1 – Episode 5: The Path to a Thriving Organisation This week we mix things up a little - Jimmy will be interviewing James about his best-selling and highly rated book 'Managed by Morons' - everything from what inspired him to write the book, what impact he wants it to have through to his favourite film and most importantly - who are the morons! Transcript James: 0:03 hello, I'm James. Jimmy: 0:05 Hi, I'm Jimmy. James: 0:06 Welcome to A Job Done Well, Jimmy: 0:08 the podcast about the world of work and how to improve the daily grind Today's episode is something slightly different. I am going to be interviewing my co host James about the book that … [Read more...]
The Power of Purpose
Season 1 – Episode 2: Making Your Work Meaningful Are corporate mission statements essential or are they just so much hot air? That genuinely depends on what they say. We all need a purpose or goal in life, so it might as well be a good one. Transcript Episode 2: Giving Your Work Meaning - Being Clear About its Purpose [00:00:00] James: Hello. I'm James. [00:00:05] Jimmy: Hi, I'm Jimmy. [00:00:07] James: Welcome to A Job Well Done. [00:00:09] Jimmy: to a podcast about the world of work and how to improve the daily grind. Welcome to a job well done podcast. [00:00:18] James: A job done well, not a job well … [Read more...]