Season 2 – Episode 35: With Vick Grimes This week, hosts James Lawther and Jimmy Barber welcome special guest Vick Grimes, a project management expert, to help them refine their delivery skills. Skills which are critical for everyone at work. They explore the need to create clarity, define processes, manage stakeholders, and sustain change. The discussion covers strategies for getting things done effectively, including breaking down tasks, managing risks, and recognising small wins along the way. Whether you’re leading a complex project or tackling daily tasks, this episode offers practical advice to improve your performance and enjoyment at work. You will also be reminded of the … [Read more...]
How to Flourish in a New Job
Season 2 – Episode 21: Start as You Mean to Go On Throughout our work lives, we change jobs - sometimes, we get a promotion, move to a new organisation, or move within a company. It happens all the time. Often, the initial transition can be bumpy and influence your entire tenure in a role, so this week, we explore some ways that you can ensure a smooth transition and maximise the impact you have in a new job. Preparing for new responsibilities goes beyond the usual inductions or initial training. We share a tried-and-tested (by Jimmy, at least) model from Michael D. Watkins, and we will also help you plan any transition so you can start in your new position as you mean to go on! You'll … [Read more...]
Office Politics or Workplace Warfare?
Season 1 – Episode 6: A Study of the Dark Arts Jimmy and James talk about Workplace Politics - an often ignored subject that impacts most of us daily and often not positively! They explore - What is it? How can you minimise, understand, and manage it to become more effective and less frustrated with life at work? It doesn't need to be warfare once you've listened to this. Transcript James: 0:03 hello, I'm James. Jimmy: 0:04 Hi, I'm Jimmy. James: 0:05 Welcome to A Job Done Well, Jimmy: 0:08 the podcast about the world of work and how to improve the daily grind James: 0:14 Good morning. How's your week been? Good Jimmy: 0:17 Yeah, that's … [Read more...]