IT Business Partner Playbook
IT Business Partner Playbook
Podcast Description
We currently have 2 series running on our channel - the IT Business Partner Playbook, and the Executive Leadership overviewThe first is a weekly series featuring Business Relationship Managers and IT Business Partners from across the globe. Unrehearsed, unprepared, unrestricted and maybe a little unpredictable... this podcast aims to share our guests' experiences, to provide insights and ideas to our listeners. Some will be looking for inspiration, others for tips and tools, while others will be looking for some support and comfort. While the role can be hugely rewarding, it can also be extremely tough, and it's important to know that whatever you're going through as a BRM/BP, there are others out there going through it too. You're not alone, and there is a beaming light at the end of the tunnel. You might just be in the wrong tunnel... Tune in for smiles, sincerity and hopefully not too much sauce!Our second series is AI generated. Gasp! Yes, we let the robots do the talking in this 4-part series which focuses on the concise courses we've created to guide executives through the maze of Governance, Security, Digital Transformation - and Business Relationship. Listen as Joe and Sarah discuss our Executive Leadership Series (ELS) - designed to help leadership understand and oversee effective practices, using business language and a four-stage life cycle: "Doing the right things," "Doing them the right way," "Getting them done well," and "Getting the benefits,"Our hosts break down each stage of the life cycle, providing a cookbook-style approach that outlines how to implement the strategies, the necessary components, and what can go wrong. Throughout their discussion, they highlight our real-world examples from major organisations like GE, Pfizer, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America.Our ELS courses were created by Gary Hardy, co-creator of the COBIT framework and include contributions from;Carolynn Chalmers - CEO, Good Governance AcademyFrank Wander - CEO, People ProductiveJimmy Heschel - Global Head of Digital Security, Red BullJohn Thorp - Chair, ValIT development committeeKip Fanta - Founder, Kip Fanta GroupMartin Smith - Chairman and Founder, The Security Awareness Special Interest Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into various themes related to Business Relationship Management and IT business partnerships, covering topics like strategic alignment, digital transformation, effective governance, and stakeholder engagement. Examples of episodes include discussions on building BRM functions, navigating change in organizations, and practical strategies for digital security and governance implementation.
We currently have 2 series running on our channel – the IT Business Partner Playbook, and the Executive Leadership overview
The first is a weekly series featuring Business Relationship Managers and IT Business Partners from across the globe. Unrehearsed, unprepared, unrestricted and maybe a little unpredictable… this podcast aims to share our guests’ experiences, to provide insights and ideas to our listeners. Some will be looking for inspiration, others for tips and tools, while others will be looking for some support and comfort. While the role can be hugely rewarding, it can also be extremely tough, and it’s important to know that whatever you’re going through as a BRM/BP, there are others out there going through it too. You’re not alone, and there is a beaming light at the end of the tunnel. You might just be in the wrong tunnel… Tune in for smiles, sincerity and hopefully not too much sauce!
Our second series is AI generated. Gasp! Yes, we let the robots do the talking in this 4-part series which focuses on the concise courses we’ve created to guide executives through the maze of Governance, Security, Digital Transformation – and Business Relationship. Listen as Joe and Sarah discuss our Executive Leadership Series (ELS) – designed to help leadership understand and oversee effective practices, using business language and a four-stage life cycle: “Doing the right things,” “Doing them the right way,” “Getting them done well,” and “Getting the benefits,”
Our hosts break down each stage of the life cycle, providing a cookbook-style approach that outlines how to implement the strategies, the necessary components, and what can go wrong. Throughout their discussion, they highlight our real-world examples from major organisations like GE, Pfizer, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America.
Our ELS courses were created by Gary Hardy, co-creator of the COBIT framework and include contributions from;
Carolynn Chalmers – CEO, Good Governance Academy
Frank Wander – CEO, People Productive
Jimmy Heschel – Global Head of Digital Security, Red Bull
John Thorp – Chair, ValIT development committee
Kip Fanta – Founder, Kip Fanta Group
Martin Smith – Chairman and Founder, The Security Awareness Special Interest Group
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In Episode 27 of The IT Business Partner Playbook, I’m joined by Ricardo Pinto, Strategy & Portfolio Business Partner at Galp Energia in Lisbon.
Ricardo shares how his team drives value across five business units and ten geographies — balancing strategy, transparency, and trust in an industry navigating disruption.
We cover:
Strategy & Portfolio Management – charging models, KPIs, and value measurement
From Gatekeeper to Connector – evolving perceptions of BRM
OKRs & Transparency – breaking silos and boosting motivation
Career Journey – lessons from development, product ownership, and analysis
Industry Challenges – oil & gas underdogs, renewables, and investor expectations
This episode highlights how BRMs can act as connectors, building trust while enabling transformation in even the most complex and regulated sectors.
You can also find a write-up of this podcast on the Business Partner Network https://bpn.goagora.org/
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