Battling with Business
In this podcast, Gareth Tennant, a former Royal Marines Officer, and Chris Kitchener, a veteran of the software development world, explore ideas and concepts around teams and teamwork, leaders and leadership, and all things in between. It’s a discussion between a former military commander and a business manager, comparing and contrasting their experiences as they attempt to work out what makes teams, leaders, and businesses tick.
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Episodes
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
This week, Chris talks from experience about the tell-tail signs that a project may be heading off course. Gareth explores the resonance of commercial project management with campaign management of military operations and the principles of war.
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
We interview Natalia Talkowska from Natalka Design to discuss the importance of design, creativity, and innovation. We explore the value of soft sciences and the arts when tackling complex problems and discuss the importance of fun in the workplace.
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
In the second episode exploring the concept of Operational Art, Chris and Gareth discuss role of campaign asessement and how to measure success rather than activity.
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
This is the first of another two-part discussion, this time on the military philosophy of Operational Art. Gareth explains how the military plans and executes operations to attain strategic success.
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
In this episode, we chat with Paul Armstrong the renowned technology journalist and author about the future. Looking at the value of predictive foresight, the Gartner Hype Curve, block chain and the opportunities and risks posed by AI.
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
In the second part of the discussion around the factors that effect the way we make decisions, Gareth and Chris chat about some of the influences that can alter decision outcomes.
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
In the first of a two part discussion, Gareth explains the factors that effect the way we make decisions. Starting with the role of data, information and intelligence.
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
In this episode Chris explains the concept of the Big Hairy Audacious Goal or BHAG and then the 3HAG. Gareth and Chris explore the value of aiming big as opposed to chasing incremental growth.
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Gareth and Chris explore the role of Wargaming and/or Red teaming in planning and development. Is this a slightly geeky indulgence or does it bring real value to planning and ideation?