Some personal news

Its been almost two years since I left Lloyds to join DWP. The transition from private sector to public was both exciting and challenging. Exciting, because DWP operates on a scale that very few other organisations do. Also challenging, because the level of scrutiny of every decision, the constant pressure from systems and processes, and all the other apparatus of government takes some getting used to.

I really enjoyed my time in Government, but the time has come for me to rejoin the private sector.

I’ve decided to leave DWP in order to join Spigit, which in my view is one of the most exciting innovation management companies around today. The company has grown at an extraordinary rate over the last 3 years, and I’ve had  a relationship with them for a lot of that time.

Now, they’re large enough that a dedicated international presence is needed. I’m going to be helping them to build it. Here’s a press release from them on what’s happening.

This also marks another important transition for me. When I left Lloyds, I continued this blog under the moniker BankerVision, because I anticipated that I’d continue to talk extensively about innovation management in financial services as well as Government.

But, frankly, I think my posts have gotten more and more random over the last year. I’m off topic as much as on, so I’ve decided to refocus myself.

Consequently, this will be the last post on Bankervision. I no longer deal exclusively with banks anyway, so it is time for a change*.

In future, I’ll be blogging over at my new site, Innovator Inside. I’ll be much more focused on my first passion, which is innovation management in large organisations. I’ll probably still talk a lot about banking – since that’s where most of my experience is – but as I’ll be working across sectors in my new role, I’ll have plenty to talk about from other industries as well.

I hope many of you have faithfully read me here for the last four or so years will transition with me to Innovator Inside. But whether you do or don’t, I want to thank all of you for your support, encouragement and feedback while I was Bankervision and at the DWP.

* I’ll stay @bankervision on Twitter though.

Comments

[Nick]

All the very best in your next career move, sounds exciting. Will miss one of my more 'challenging' customers :0)

[James Gardner]

Well, will miss you all too. But I hope we still get to have some
kind of interaction from time to time.

James.

[Stephen]

James,

You have made an enormous contribution over the last year or so.

The public sector is certainly not easy, yet your insight and ability to give deep thought to the challenges of managing change have been enormous.

I am glad to see you continue to follow your passion; your broad and deep experience will be of significant value to all your customers, both now and in the future.

You tend to put yourself forward as an innovation consultant, but I have to say, I have been very impressed with your leadership skills.

I am sure many of us in the Public Sector will continue to follow your deep insights and thinking.

Thanks for being so open and for having the courage to share your thoughts.

Best.

Stephen

[James Gardner]

Thank you very much Stephen, I really appreciate these very kind
remarks. I'll miss all my public sector colleagues, but hope I'll
still have the chance to collaborate with you all in the future.

J.

[Ron Shevlin]

Congrats on the new position, and best of luck. When can we expect you to change your picture on this site to one of you wearing a black turtleneck?

[Andrew Mills]

Good luck James.

[Leimer]

Best of luck James. Thank you for all of the great content and work over the last several years.

[Name Change]

Looking forward to a greener pasture is more appropriate. With the kind of economy we are having, it is important to maintain the credibility of a company. Growing and meeting new people in new grounds is like having a new name. The company Spigit have made it big in the industry. Its name have marked a new dawn of latest management companies.

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