Jora Gill is CEO and Co-founder of FireBreak, where they spearhead AI and Graph technologies to improve IT project outcomes and mitigate project risks early. He is also CEO and Co-Founder of ConnectingYouNow, where they lead initiatives to improve organisational productivity through a personalised conversational search and analytics platform, with a focus on accessibility.
Jora holds a number of non-exec director roles where he helps to align IT projects with strategic objectives, manage risks effectively, and cultivate a culture of accountability and transparency. Included are;
Travis Perkins Group - Supplier of building materials to the building and construction industry. Companies under the Group are Travis Perkins, Toolstation, BSS, CCF and Keyline
Phoenix Life - A financial services company for Pensions and Savings. Brands under the Group are Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure
In this episode, Jora gives a real insight into an NED boardroom, what do NEDs actually do and how his past experience has prepared him for a board-level advisory.
We explore the most common reasons why IT initiatives fail in organisations and how a board can help address some of these issues. In addition, Jora shares the key factors to consider when evaluating the feasibility and risk profile of a Technology project and how to present a proposal to the board.
Jora shares his “Five Questions For Success” playbook and how looking through a Boardroom lens will help in your current and future career. Jora also gives great advice in terms of what skills you need to succeed into the Boardroom or a NED career.
Finally, we learn why a Non-Exec Board can be one of the most successful cross functional teams within an organisation.
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