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We are delighted to announce that Anastasia Yefanova has joined the Evolution Partners London team as an Operations Executive. Anastasia has an impressive history of leading operational excellence and client satisfaction across diverse portfolios. With a meticulous eye for detail and passion for optimising processes, she elevates client experiences while ensuring seamless operational workflows.   Anastasia’s past roles involved coordinating and monitoring daily operations, ensuring adherence to established processes. She expertly navigated the client lifecycle from sale to implementation, conducting market research to uncover business trends and integrate client feedback for continual improvement.   Her prowess in fostering collaboration bridges the gaps between sales, marketing, and client support, cementing long-term client relationships.    Anastasia’s acumen in optimising operational frameworks, coupled with her talent for fostering enduring client relationships and driving collaborations across multifaceted departments, positions her as a pivotal asset poised to enhance operational efficacy and strengthen client-centric strategies at Evolution Partners. Welcome, Anastasia! David Powell Philip G. Bob Chapman Eric Veron Annabelle Bossard Stéphane Debard #financialservices #consulting #transformation #operations

As we embark on a new era of innovation and evolution in the financial services sector, it is crucial to understand the driving forces behind its transformation. Your insights are invaluable in shaping the path ahead. If you're intrigued and eager to delve deeper into the trends and perspectives shaping the future of finance, we invite you to participate in our comprehensive Transformation Survey. This survey aims to gather diverse insights from industry professionals like yourself to paint a comprehensive picture of the road ahead. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2024 GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION SURVEY https://lnkd.in/eRYGziSJ Your participation not only contributes to a better understanding of the industry landscape but also grants you exclusive access to in-depth results and analysis. David Powell Philip G. Bob Chapman Eric Veron Annabelle Bossard Stéphane Debard #globaltransformation #transformation #transformationsurvey #financialtransformation #globalchallenges

We are delighted to announce that Lauren Taylor has joined the Evolution Partners London team as an Analyst. Lauren is currently taking a year out from her studies at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she is pursuing a degree in Environment and Sustainable Development. Joining Evolution Partners with a keen interest in sustainability and ESG, Lauren is eager to delve into the firm's unique management consulting approach. She looks forward to applying her academic insights in a practical setting and collaborating with experienced professionals. Through this internship, Lauren is excited about the opportunity to engage with various projects, learn from the Evolution Partners team, and discover how a boutique consultancy operates, contributing to her growth and knowledge in the field. Welcome, Lauren! David Powell Philip G. Bob Chapman Annabelle Bossard Eric Veron Stéphane Debard #analyst #transformation #consulting

As Ramadan approaches, we at Evolution Partners are filled with gratitude and joy to mark this blessed month. Ramadan is a time for reflection, compassion, and community, where we come together to renew our spirits and strengthen our bonds. During this sacred time, we extend our warmest wishes to all those observing Ramadan. May this month bring you peace, prosperity, and countless blessings. Let us embrace the values of generosity, empathy, and unity, not just within our own communities but across the globe.   At Evolution Partners, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and respected. Ramadan serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and appreciating the cultures and traditions that enrich our world.   Together, let’s make this Ramadan a time of growth, enlightenment, and positive change.   Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at Evolution Partners! David Powell Philip G. Eric Veron Annabelle Bossard Bob Chapman Stéphane Debard #Ramadan #ramadan2024 #ramadanmubarak

Today, on International Women's Day 2024, we acknowledge the invaluable contributions of women across the globe. From pioneering leaders to innovators and changemakers, their influence spans across sectors, driving progress and shaping our future.   At Evolution Partners, we recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion in achieving success. We celebrate the wealth of thought, experience, and expertise that a diverse workforce can bring, enriching our perspectives and enhancing our ability to serve our clients effectively.   As we commemorate this day, at Evolution Partners we reaffirm our commitment to promoting gender equality and fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of gender, have equal opportunities to thrive.   Join us in honouring the achievements of women in our industries and inspiring inclusion for a brighter, more equitable future.   #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion #global David Powell Eric Veron Bob Chapman Annabelle Bossard

We recently launched the 2024 Evolution Partners Global Transformation survey. We invite all transformation leaders, practitioners, and students of financial services transformation to join the conversation by completing the survey. By taking part in the survey, you will be able to follow along as we discuss and analyse where firms are focusing their transformation efforts, the key transformation drivers, and the implementation challenges they face. Click on the link below to begin the survey, which will only take a few minutes to complete. https://lnkd.in/eWS7GSEx We look forward to sharing and discussing insights from the 2024 Evolution Partners Global Transformation Survey with you in the next few weeks. David Powell, Philip Gudgeon, Eric Veron, Annabelle Bossard, Bob Chapman, Stéphane Debard #globaltransformation #transformation #transformationsurvey #financialtransformation #globalchallenges #strategy #financialservices #managementconsulting

Transformation Leadership Transformation programs require leadership roles at three hierarchical levels: Program Governance, Program Management, and Program Implementation. Corresponding to these levels, we find: - “Sponsors”, using seniority and personal influence to resolve critical issues; review and lead decision making relating to potential changes in scope, budget and resources. - “Managers”, working under the Sponsor and governance bodies such as Steering Committees to coordinate, direct and escalate, problem-solve, track and report status - “Do-ers”, involving subject matter experts involved in detailed workstream activities as well as PMO administration and reporting Program Structure (1) is only a starting point. It must be clear how these roles inter-operate (2). Matching the right people to these roles (3) is crucial, as is ensuring that leadership is expressed in behaviours that are effective and inspiring (4), and in line with the program’s governance principles. It sounds easy, but it isn’t. Problems can occur in each of the four elements or in the way they interact. Common challenges are: - Poorly defined roles (1), leading to responsibility gaps and turf disputes. Avoid the extremes: too loose a structure, necessitating double-hatting and unrealistic spans of control; and an over-complex structure, with unproductive gate-keeping behaviour and loss of agility - Wrong people in the roles (2), either because they’re already too busy to dedicate the time needed, or because they lack essential skills and/or experience for their assigned role  - Invisible leadership (3), technocratically efficient but too happy to stay in the background and tending to “go missing” when things go wrong or there is bad news - Or the reverse (also 3): an over-assertive leadership fronting the program, setting extravagant expectations but erratic and inconsistent when it comes to supporting delivery and tackling real issues as they arise - Different versions of the truth (4): confusion about program status arising from ineffective program management and governance processes. Evolution Partners applies the Program Leadership Model in helping clients set up their programs for success from the get-go, and in helping pinpoint and address shortcomings in their existing program leadership structures. GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION SURVEY On the subject of change and transformation, we are inviting leaders, practitioners, and students of financial services companies to take part in The Global Transformation Survey as we discuss and analyse where firms are focusing their transformation efforts.   If you haven’t had a chance to take part, follow the link below to join the conversation- https://lnkd.in/eWS7GSEx David Powell, Philip Gudgeon, Eric Veron, Annabelle Bossard, Stéphane Debard, Bob Chapman #globaltransformation #transformation #transformationsurvey #financialtransformation #globalchallenges #strategy #financialservices #managementconsulting #caseforchange

We recently launched the 2024 Evolution Partners Global Transformation survey. We invite all transformation leaders, practitioners, and students of financial services transformation to join the conversation by completing the survey. By taking part in the survey, you will be able to follow along as we discuss and analyse where firms are focusing their transformation efforts, the key transformation drivers, and the implementation challenges they face. Click on the link below to begin the survey, which will only take a few minutes to complete. https://lnkd.in/eWS7GSEx We look forward to sharing and discussing insights from the 2024 Evolution Partners Global Transformation Survey with you in the next few weeks. David Powell, Philip G., Eric Veron, Annabelle Bossard, Bob Chapman, Stéphane Debard #globaltransformation #transformation #transformationsurvey #financialtransformation #globalchallenges #strategy #financialservices #managementconsulting