Transformation Without Change
The Paradox of Leadership in Uncertainty
James Truran
Chief Operating Officer
Amur Equipment Finance
Talk Overview
There is an understandable assumption that leadership in periods of rapid change is primarily about doing things differently. However, just as important are the things we as leaders ensure stay the same: our culture, our values, our strategic compass. When things are happening fast, the role of a leader may be at the front leading the charge, but oftentimes is well spent in the middle: being the glue that keeps teams together.
Why Select This Talk?
This Talk is for anyone who is responsible for leading teams through organizational change
Takeaways
This class is simply designed to help people take a second look at what their teams may need of them during periods of change, and perhaps stimulate a conversation on how we as leaders can help.
James Truran
James Truran is the Chief Operating Officer of Amur and is responsible for operations, human capital, data analytics, and process improvement. James previously spent a decade serving in operations and strategy roles within both the United Kingdom and the United States governments. He most recently served at the Pentagon within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. During his time working for the U.K. government, he was involved in the U.K. Defense Acquisition Reform Initiative, with responsibilities including modeling the enterprise performance of acquisitions. James has worked globally in military headquarters, including the U.K.'s Permanent Joint Headquarters, U.S. Central Command, and deployed locations.