Welcome to our new podcast series, 'The Transformation Blueprint'!

Over the course of several episodes, our host, Magnus Okuonghae (Interim & HR Transformation Director at Annapurna) will be speaking to some of the best People leaders to understand all things transformation. By listening to our guests' stories of lived experience leading transformation in business, we'll end up with a 'blueprint' for successful transformation.

In this episode (the first of the series), Magnus sits down with Teru Ikogho (former Director of HR Strategy, Transformation and Global M&A).

Teru speaks about the challenges of being diagnosed with Autism and Dyslexia later in life and how this actually plays into her strengths as a leader. She also delves into what it takes to help people navigate change when the future feels uncertain, supporting them and their career growth.

Listen now to find out what Teru thinks are the three most important factors to lead a successful integration/ transformation.

Ever wondered what your first 90 days as a CTO should look like?

Andrei Nita, Chief Technology Officer at McKenzie Intelligence Services, joins Sham Ahmed, Director of UK Technology at Annapurna, for a candid chat about just that in our latest #ERUPT podcast episode.

The episode covers key topics such as;

- Why you need to stop thinking like a developer

- How many steps should be involved in your hiring strategy/ what the steps should be.

- How to build trust amongst your new team and superiors.

- The importance of reviewing current systems before breaking anything.

And much, much more.

Whether you're a developer who's aspiring to become a CTO in the future or a current CTO who simply wants to make sure they're driving along the right path to success, this episode is full of actionable takeaways that will benefit you both personally and professionally.

Listen now to start learning.

Wondering what the future workplace looks like with the advancements of AI?

Becky Finnegan (Associate Director at Annapurna) continues her #HRHeroes podcast series, aimed at shining a spotlight on the incredible people behind the HR strategies shaping today's world of work with Tejal Shah (Outgoing Global Head - Talent, People Development, and Organisation Effectiveness at Kantar).

With AI becoming ever more prevalent in the world of work, questions arise around things such as who should be leading the transformation, what its impact will be, and how it will benefit the wider workforce going forward.

The conversations around this topic are never-ending, but with the time they had, Becky and Tejal covered critical topics surrounding people and AI, such as:

💡 How can senior leaders integrate AI into their departments? 💡 How important is the internal data set at a business before embarking on an AI journey? 💡Predictions for the next major disruptions to the workplace thanks to AI 💡Role of middle-layer managers adopting AI in team operations? 💡What is the impact of AI on workforce size, shape & composition?

Hear all that was spoke about by listening now!