Jon at Baxter Thompson Associates

Passionate about helping you to create the right environment for successful Strategic Digital Business Partnering through advisory, training and coaching.

[Jon at Baxter Thompson Associates @baxter_thompson]

Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Cost Cutting https://t.co/IXdXeDoWFf via @LinkedIn

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Adam Lacey, from assembleyou, was kind enough to invite me onto their Power Skills Project podcast a couple of weeks ago. It would be very rare to find people who don't work in teams, across the departments and quite often when we have a conversation with…https://t.co/4YmZ88OYnS

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In my latest blog post, I explore a relatable scenario encountered in technology roles: presenting a monthly update to the executive board and facing unexpected questions about emerging technologies. I highlight the importance of staying proactive in keep…https://t.co/MX65UELl9N

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Imagine this scenario: It's 4 o'clock on a Friday, and you receive an urgent voicemail from one of your key account managers. They inform you that a customer can no longer receive order confirmations via the API with your systems. You know it will be a we…https://t.co/Anc6rBe49p

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How do we know when we are successful? The concept of "value" troubles quite a few of the people I have mentored. Questions such as "How do I know if I am delivering value" or "How do we measure value" seem to me to say there is only one metric we measure…https://t.co/ZWn3J7vYbK

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I've just published our latest podcast - Quick description: We all have customers, and as soon as their request makes its way onto our list, there is an implicit expectation that we will do something about it, and we have infinite resources to back us up…https://t.co/cinSlpJPEA

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In my latest whitepaper, "From Demand to Fulfilment", I discuss the problem of having a consistent approach when it comes to technology adoption in different business units. You can read more here: https://t.co/4HlLM3HGBO #portfoliomanagement #itstrategy…https://t.co/OcazMfd8Ap

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I'm happy to announce I've just released my third podcast article. I'm talking about the yearly budgeting cycle, planning, and some of the differences between a "reactive" partner and a "strategic" partner. https://t.co/kOYMPnWOKZ…https://t.co/3HrXs4AsTh https://t.co/IdqJBzkRzF

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A client once told me they had to look after over thirty different CRM systems because of their parent company's serial acquisition of retail insurance brokers. So I can understand why the CIO wanted to consolidate the software.…https://t.co/8EvBS9BmaM https://t.co/4HlLM3HGBO

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Just to let you know, I've produced a whitepaper. So, the big question is: can a central technology function ever align with business units to adopt one solution set? How do we incorporate mergers and acquisitions? With over 25 years of experience, I hav…https://t.co/XQnWsltC1M

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I use #Odoo . https://t.co/uESdt6RDHH

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What can Central IT do to increase delivery velocity without the risk for Regional Offices? I'm looking to speak to IT directors on their experiences and share best practices. If you would like to give an hour of your time and be p…https://t.co/42h2s6MjF1 https://t.co/E2ER8pXzN2

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I'm looking forward to welcoming delegates onto our SDBP coaching and training programme. These tried and tested courses received great reviews for people who have to drive business outcomes into technology delivery - . Let me kno…https://t.co/VgephFpg2K https://t.co/tYP2yBCbAs

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Happy New Year! Check out my latest article: Design the Partner Role Before you Recruit. https://t.co/S83KPxDZFE via @LinkedIn

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The vast of cyber-insurance claims are from small and medium sized businesses! #leadership #digital #prodmgmt #productmanagement #baxterthompsonassociates #business https://t.co/9uD5HGMe4I

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Want to break out of being a concierge service and become a Strategic Partner? Find out how here #leadership #prodmgmt #productmanagement #baxterthompsonassociates #strategicpartnerships
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We often indeed concentrate on leading others, however, we should first lead ourselves. Great insights on how to do that. #leadership #prodmgmt #productmanagement #baxterthompsonassociates
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Personal change seems hard because you have to create #habits. See how this can be done here #prodmgmt #productmanagement #baxterthompsonassociates #selfimprovement
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A network of leaders, consultants and partners spread throughout the organisation means that change can be continuously orchestrated parallel to the ongoing operation. Find out how with us. #leadership #prodmgmt #productmanagement #baxterthompsonassociates
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