A Job Done Well

for managers caught in the middle

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Why Most Reorganisations Fail

Manager pulling a rabbit from a hat

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...]

The Cleaner Who Knew More Than the CEO: The Power of Continuous Improvement

Season 1 – Episode 4: Your People Hold the Answers This week on A Job Done Well, Jimmy Barber and James Lawther dismantle the myth that continuous improvement is just for process geeks. Using examples from British Cycling’s marginal gains to the chaos of NHS operating theatres, they reveal how small, strategic tweaks—backed by data, observation, and a willingness to challenge convention—can transform performance. No buzzwords, no grand transformation programmes, just practical, often counterintuitive ways to get better at what you already do. The hosts expose the pitfalls that derail improvement: the HiPPO (Highest Paid Person’s Opinion) syndrome, the fear of looking stupid, and the … [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...]

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