Giant Talk: Where Strategy Meets Results

Human-centred leadership with Ian Turner

The conversation explores the shift in the Giant Talk podcast's focus, introduces Ian Turner and delves into his HR experience, transformation, and human-centered leadership. It discusses empathy, performance standards, and the impact of a CEO's disrespectful comments on culture. The conversation also covers OKRs, individual recognition, challenges in human-centered leadership, and the balance between ego and leadership approach. It concludes with a focus on authenticity in leadership. Takeaways * Human-centered leadership emphasizes empathy and individual recognition. * Authenticity in leadership is crucial for creating a positive and supportive work culture. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to New and Improved Giant Talk Podcast * 01:12 Introducing Ian Turner and His HR Experience * 03:03 Transformation and Human-Centered Leadership * 05:38 Navigating Change and Resistance * 07:04 Authentic Communication and Transparency * 08:12 Human-Centered Leadership and Individual Recognition * 10:57 Empathy and Performance Standards * 15:16 CEO's Disrespectful Comments and Impact on Culture * 18:52 Normalization of Destructive Leadership Behaviors * 21:15 OKRs and Human-Centered Practices * 25:18 Recognizing Individual Contributions and Talents * 26:33 Challenges and Barriers in Human-Centered Leadership * 31:57 Balancing Ego and Leadership Approach * 36:06 Authenticity and Human-Centered Leadership * 43:25 Authentic Leadership vs. Inauthentic Leadership

Giant Talk is back! With a new look and feel!

After a bit of a (long) break, Giant Talk is back, with a new look, feel and a new co-host! Still the same focus - decoding what works in translating strategy into results. James Perryman of Momentus joins Roger to bring a new perspective to the conversations on Giant Talk. While he and Roger share similar outlooks on business, strategy and performance, they come at it from different angles - with James focused strongly on the leadership and management challenges. Takeaways * OKRs play a crucial role in improving business performance and aligning organizational goals. * Senior management buy-in is essential for the success of training and development initiatives. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to OKRs and Performance Improvement * 02:29 Transition to Organizational Development and Leadership * 05:59 Management Training and Setting Expectations * 08:38 Client Engagement and Business Impact * 11:27 Organizational Integration and Leadership Role * 14:07 Training Relevance and Senior Management Buy-In * 17:19 Podcast Evolution and Organizational Growth * 22:57 Challenges in Implementing OKRs Stay tuned as they drill into this with a whole range of engaging and insightful guests over the coming season. Enjoy the episode! If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you can access it HERE [https://carly-8hpqknmg.scoreapp.com/] If you’d like to chat OKRs, then why not have a chat with our Founder, Roger?  He’s a massive OKR geek and could talk about them for hours!  You can fix up a call with him HERE [https://calendly.com/roger-therebegiants/30min]

What If We Stopped Calling Them OKRs?

We're sure you've heard the acronym: OKRs - Objectives and Key Results. But somewhere along the way, the simplicity got lost in translation. In this episode, we ask: What if we stopped calling them OKRs altogether? Roger Longden, TBG Founder and Marc Applebaum PM2 OKR Consultant at PM2 discuss how goal-setting became over engineered, why rhythms matter more than rituals, and the power of intention over jargon. If you’re over hearing acronym over acronym but love what OKRs are all about, or if you've ever wondered why your team’s goals feel disconnected—this one’s for you.   Enjoy the episode! If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you can access it HERE [https://carly-8hpqknmg.scoreapp.com] If you’d like to chat OKRs, then why not have a chat with our Founder, Roger?  He’s a massive OKR geek and could talk about them for hours!  You can fix up a call with him HERE [https://calendly.com/roger-therebegiants/30min]

From the ground up - cracking the code on frontline alignment

In this insightful episode of Giant Talk, Roger sits down with Sonia, an experienced HR professional and coach, to explore the critical challenge of organisational alignment. They dive deep into why strategic goals often get lost or diluted as they cascade through different levels of an organisation. Drawing from decades of experience at the board level, Sonia shares sharp insights into the disconnect between strategic goals and frontline execution. From her own journey leading blue-collar teams through transformation, to her mission to democratise coaching in business, this conversation uncovers the human side of alignment—trust, communication, confidence, and the critical role of first-line managers. Enjoy the episode! If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you can access it HERE [https://carly-8hpqknmg.scoreapp.com] If you’d like to chat OKRs, then why not have a chat with our Founder, Roger?  He’s a massive OKR geek and could talk about them for hours!  You can fix up a call with him HERE [https://calendly.com/roger-therebegiants/30min]

The shifting OKR landscape - Insights from Perdoo’s Founder

In this episode, we sit down with our long-time friend Henrik-Jan Van Der Pol, Founder of Perdoo, to dig into the evolving world of OKRs. As the market shifts, with consultancies and software providers consolidating or shutting down, what’s really going on? Henrik-Jan shares his insights on these changes, the lessons learned over the past 4–5 years, and what Microsoft’s decision to retire Viva Goals means for the future of OKRs. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation. Enjoy the episode! If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you can access it HERE [https://carly-8hpqknmg.scoreapp.com] If you’d like to chat OKRs, then why not have a chat with our Founder, Roger?  He’s a massive OKR geek and could talk about them for hours!  You can fix up a call with him HERE [https://calendly.com/roger-therebegiants/30min] Visit Perdoo [https://www.perdoo.com/]