Back

Chief Transformation Officers: Problem Solvers Filling a Niche Needed Role with Tamara Shaw

In this episode, Chris Howard sits down with Tamara Shaw, former Chief Transformation Officer at C1, to discuss the evolving role of Chief Transformation Officers (CTOs) and the challenges of integrating company culture during acquisitions. Talking points include managing offshore and global initiatives, the necessity of operational technology investments, and Tamara’s advice for aspiring future Transformation Officers.

Listen Stations:

Apple podcast Spotify Google podcast Stitcher

👤 Guest Spotlight

Tamara Shaw:

Tamara Shaw is the former Chief Transformation Officer at C1, a global technology provider enhancing connected human experiences. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in organizational change and operational improvements.

Previously, she was the Vice President of North America Service Operations at Atos International.

Connect with Tamara:

LinkedIn: Tamara Shaw

Websites: C1 | onec1.com | Atos | atos.net

Click to read the Transcript

🎧 Episode Highlights

Empowering Workplace Culture Through AI & Remote Work

[00:00] Podcast Begins
[01:16] What is a Chief Transformation Officer? A new role for the C-suite
[03:03] Culture in an Acquisition: How do you integrate one work culture with another?
[06:30] Lessons Learned from Tech Mistakes: When to make an investment in internal technology & how to survive the growing pains
[13:27] Global Innovation Center: C1’s footprint expansion in India
[22:01] Advice of Chief Transformation Officers: Grit & problem solving in a new position

🔑 Key Takeaways

Defining the Chief Transformation Officer: Tamara’s role as Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) acts as a bridge between the Chief Operations Officer and the Chief Information Officer. Her role fits a needed gap in her company, where they need a leader focused on operational and technological transformation, with a dedication towards the future.
Can Culture Survive Acquisition? Tamara explains that the struggle in a company acquisition is maintaining the culture of a workplace while teams grow exponentially in size to include new companies with a potential new set of guiding beliefs and practices.
Future Chief Transformation Officer Advice! Tamara’s role as CTO has required a lot of grit and a passion for problem solving to succeed at C1. “There is that gap of who's representing the business and who's representing the enterprise. I think that's why companies are investing in Chief Transformation Officers, to manage those initiatives.”

Connect with Tamara:

LinkedIn: Tamara Shaw

Websites: C1 | onec1.com | Atos | atos.net

🌟 Resources & Links