229: To Disrupt Or Not To Disrupt

13 Mar 2023 | Oliver Only Solo Shows, Podcast

229: To Disrupt Or Not To Disrupt- The Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks

Publish Date

13 March 2023

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Oliver Banks

Are you ready to shake things up? Dive into the world of disruptive transformation and explore how companies can revolutionise their industries with fundamental shifts that rewrite the rules. In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at examples from in and out of the retail industry. Discover how companies are capturing new revenue streams, gaining competitive advantage, and building resilience by disrupting the status quo. Also, discover what you need to succeed with this approach and the risks and pitfalls to watch out for. Get ready to transform your thinking and unlock new opportunities in your industry.

Listen to this episode of the podcast to:

  • Discover how disruptive transformation can drive growth and profitability for your business.
  • Learn about the strategies and risks to implementing a successful disruptive transformation.
  • Hear real-life examples of disruptive transformation in retail and gain insights to apply to your own business.

 

Reach out to Oliver Banks

Reach out to Oliver Banks on LinkedIn, or by email on oliver.banks@obandco.uk.

Additional podcast episodes to listen to next

After listening to this one, why not explore these other episodes of the Retail Transformation Show.

Firstly, in episode 203: Fundamental And Incremental Transformation, learn more about the two ends of the transformation spectrum with Oliver Banks.

203: Fundamental And Incremental Transformation - The Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks

In episode 130: What Makes A Transformation Superstar, Oliver explores the key role of driving transformation, highlighting the capabilities, attributes and attitudes. Plus, discover what Jeff Bezos’s final piece of advice was before stepping down as Amazon CEO.

130: What Makes A Transformation Superstar - The Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks

Next, learn about the various types of test and experiment that will be important to consider for your disruptive transformation in episode 220: Your Transformation Is On Trial. Also check out episode 221 to continue to learn more about how to successfully approach trials.

220: Your Transformation Is On Trial - The Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks

And finally, we also mention the importance of communication. To learn more here, check out episode 209: Powerful Change Communication, featuring comms expert Lucy Eckley.

209: Powerful Change Communication with Lucy Eckley - The Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks

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